In the Heavenly Void Sect, for a Servant Disciple to defy fate and change their destiny, there is only one path: to participate in the sect’s assessment and become an Inner Disciple.

However, looking back at the history of the Heavenly Void Sect since its founding, the number of Servant Disciples who have become Inner Disciples can be counted on one hand. The Servant Disciples of the Heavenly Void Sect are those sent here precisely because their cultivation aptitude was too low. Wanting to defy fate and change destiny? Easier said than done.

“Hmm… This Senior has certainly thought about it, but whether I can participate in the sect’s assessment and become an Inner Disciple still depends on the Sect Leader’s opinion,” Han Lie nodded, pondering.

Within the Heavenly Void Sect, the status of a Servant Disciple indeed imposed too many restrictions. Han Lie did want to become an Inner Disciple. The current problem was, what was Ye Qingxuan’s attitude on this matter?

“I think it should be fine,” Zhuo Hongyi said. “If the Sect Leader agrees, you can come to take the Law Enforcement Hall’s Inner Disciple assessment. When the time comes, I’ll pull some strings with my master to get you assigned to our Vermilion Bird Squad.”

“That way, it will be much more convenient for our Dual Cultivation in the future.”

“Heh, thank you for your kindness, Captain Zhuo. But this matter is still too distant right now. Who knows when the Sect Leader will return?” Han Lie spoke ambiguously.

He didn’t want to be tied down too tightly by Zhuo Hongyi. Don’t be fooled by how well Zhuo Hongyi treated him now; Han Lie understood clearly in his heart.

This was all thanks to the merits of the Pure Yang Sacred Body. If not for the Pure Yang Sacred Body, he and Zhuo Hongyi wouldn’t have had such extensive dealings.

Having been in the Heavenly Void Sect for over a hundred years, Han Lie knew well that he couldn’t completely trust anyone here!

“What? Don’t want to come to the Law Enforcement Hall?” Zhuo Hongyi obviously wasn’t so easy to fool.

“Not exactly. It’s just that This Senior believes the Sect Leader most likely won’t allow me to become an Inner Disciple.”

“Don’t speak so absolutely,” Zhuo Hongyi disagreed. “The Servant Department won’t miss you if you’re gone or notice if you’re there. Why would the Sect Leader insist on designating you as the Violet Heaven Palace’s personal servant?”

“Ah, it’s a long story,” Han Lie sighed. “If the Sect Leader agrees, This Senior will definitely come to the Law Enforcement Hall.”

“Mm, that’s more like it.” Having gotten the answer she wanted, Zhuo Hongyi smiled satisfactorily. “Alright, I need to go check on the office. If you feel unsafe outside, you can stay here.”

“If anything comes up, you can come find me directly at the Vermilion Bird office.”

After putting on her clothes and tidying her appearance, Zhuo Hongyi left.

Han Lie sat cross-legged and began circulating the Yin Yang Demonic Art within his body. Vast spiritual power flowed through every meridian in his body. Han Lie could clearly feel it.

His cultivation had grown much stronger again.

“This feeling of significant cultivation improvement is truly exhilarating!” A slight smile curled at the corner of Han Lie’s mouth as he spoke excitedly.

After settling his mood, Han Lie began attempting to break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. He currently had about twenty-two thousand Spirit Stones left on him; his Spirit Stone reserves were plentiful. Coincidentally, it wasn’t safe for him outside either.

Apart from cultivation, Han Lie had nothing else to do.

Tap!

Not long after, a faint footstep sound came from the living room area. Since Zhuo Hongyi hadn’t closed the room door when she left, Han Lie heard the footsteps from the living room very clearly.

Simultaneously, a dangerous aura entered Han Lie’s perception through the air. Han Lie narrowed his eyes dangerously and immediately withdrew from his cultivation state.

With a grasp of his hand, a black saber flashed into existence.

Soon, a figure appeared at the room doorway. Judging by their attire, they were clearly a Law Enforcement Hall disciple!

“I knew I wasn’t mistaken; you really are here!” The other party grinned, not concealing the icy killing intent emanating from them in the slightest.

“Mid-Foundation Establishment?”

Judging by their aura, this Law Enforcement Hall disciple’s cultivation should indeed be mid-Foundation Establishment stage. Although higher than his own cultivation level, Han Lie believed he wasn’t without a chance of winning!

“Fellow Daoist from the Law Enforcement Hall, This Senior doesn’t seem to know you. Why do you want This Senior dead?” Han Lie asked with narrowed eyes.

“Hmph! Just a servant disciple. Killing one is killing one; does it need a reason?” The Law Enforcement Hall disciple wore a mocking curve on his lips as he said, “But I am someone who always possesses a merciful heart. I’ll let you die with understanding.”

“Blame yourself for offending someone you shouldn’t have offended.”

“Also, I don’t want to go to the Self-Cultivation Self-Immolation Tower. So I have no choice but to ask you to die!”

Although they didn’t say a specific name, Han Lie could roughly guess. If nothing unexpected happened, this person they shouldn’t have offended… was precisely the captain of the Law Enforcement Hall’s Azure Dragon Squad: Zhui Ming!

“Heh, unfortunately, This Senior also doesn’t want to die,” Han Lie chuckled calmly and unhurriedly.

“That’s not up to you!”

Hum!

As soon as the Law Enforcement Hall disciple finished speaking, a sharp saber intent flashing with cold light attacked head-on.

Han Lie had struck first!

“Not obediently accepting death? You dare fight back against me? Interesting.”

“In that case, let this old servant experience what mid-Foundation Establishment truly is!”

Meanwhile, elsewhere…

“Junior Sister.”

Zhuo Hongyi had just arrived at the Vermilion Bird office entrance when Zhui Ming’s voice came from behind her.

“Does Senior Brother need something from me?” Zhuo Hongyi’s face showed no ripples; her tone was flat.

For some reason, she found Zhui Ming more and more displeasing to look at lately. Perhaps because of Han Lie…

“Junior Sister… you’ve reached mid-Golden Core stage? Congratulations!” Sensing that powerful aura emanating from Zhuo Hongyi—almost on par with his own—Zhui Ming expressed slight surprise.

Zhuo Hongyi merely nodded slightly; her attitude toward Zhui Ming was very indifferent.

Zhui Ming felt a pang of heartache inside. Before this, Zhuo Hongyi’s attitude toward him clearly hadn’t been this cold and distant…

Zhui Ming felt that even though she was right in front of him, his Junior Sister was continuously drifting further away from him…

“Junior Sister… To celebrate your breakthrough… how about we spar for a couple of moves? Just until we stop.” Zhui Ming still wore a slight smile on his face as if nothing was wrong.

Zhuo Hongyi was pondering whether or not she should agree…

But suddenly… she realized something!

Why did these words sound so familiar? It sounded exactly like what she said two days ago when she stalled him!

Instantly, her sixth sense told her something was wrong…

“Han Lie!”

Glaring coldly at him once more before turning around immediately without another word, she rushed home at top speed using movement techniques.

“Junior Sister?” Frowning deeply now, he immediately chased after her, blocking her path again. “Even if you don’t want to spar with me… shouldn’t you give a clear answer?”

“What kind of behavior is this?”

“Senior Brother Zhui Ming… now tell me clearly!” Her gaze icy cold, staring straight at him, her voice frosty: “If your people dared break into my home… then prepare to face Master’s punishment!”