Fire Lin'er came mainly to deliver the one thousand sword seals to Lu Xuan and to inform him about the upcoming control of a fragmentary secret realm. She didn't stay long and soon took her leave.
Lu Xuan escorted her out of his cave dwelling, watching as she transformed into a streak of crimson light and vanished into the horizon. Only then did he return to his cave.
Fire Lin'er was exceptionally talented and powerful. Since she had taken the initiative to show goodwill, Lu Xuan naturally welcomed it.
He roughly assessed his current strength. With the numerous treasures he possessed, he could easily handle two or three ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. At full strength, even more late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators wouldn't be a problem.
Of course, those long-established figures in the Heavenly Sword Sect were exceptions. Compared to the true disciples, there was still a noticeable gap, though he was getting closer.