Before leaving, Chen Ye specifically went across to say hello to Li Dageng, asking him to help look after things.
Li Dageng patted his chest in agreement. He also dared not go out easily nowadays, so it was just as well he could stay home and watch over things.
As Chen Ye walked to the edge of the market, he sensed something was amiss.
Even though mornings were usually cold, some loose cultivators would still venture out, hoping for some luck at the market.
But today, the entrance to the market was eerily quiet.
Only a few guards from the Lingyin Sect were shivering, vigilantly watching the vast wind and snow outside.
These so-called guards were actually disciples of the Lingyin Sect's Outer Sect.
Within the Lingyin Sect, those with extraordinary potential or accomplished cultivation usually joined the Inner Sect to continue their training.
Other Outer Sect disciples weren't so fortunate.
After cultivating peacefully within the sect for three years,
