"An honored guest has arrived, yet this old woman failed to welcome you from afar!"
A polite voice rose from within the Purple Mist.
The Purple Mist ahead parted to both sides, revealing a white-haired old woman dressed in a Dark Red Robe.
Her back was slightly hunched, and she held a Deer Head Crutch. With kindly brows and gentle eyes, she wore a warm, amiable smile.
However, Gu Xingzhi sensed a trace of killing intent on her face.
He did not expose her and merely returned her smile.
Lianlian and Chu Qinghe, however, were different. They were completely deceived by her kindly, approachable appearance.
They found the old woman very friendly and stepped forward without any reservation, each taking one of her arms as they smiled back at her.
Gu Xingzhi did not stop them. He wanted to see what medicine this old woman was selling.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the old woman invited the three of them into an ancient courtyard deep within the Purple Mist.
She served up Treasure Fruits and fine wine, treating them with great enthusiasm.
The carefree Lianlian and Chu Qinghe had no guard up as they ate and drank.
Fortunately, the old woman had not tampered with the Treasure Fruits or wine.
After entertaining them, the old woman arranged rooms for them to rest in.
Gu Xingzhi remained calm and composed. Still without exposing anything, he cooperatively lay down to rest.
The two women heaped exaggerated praise upon the old woman, calling her Grandma over and over.
They chatted idly for quite some time before finally stopping, sitting cross-legged, closing their eyes, and cultivating.
Gu Xingzhi put on an act as well, sitting cross-legged and closing his eyes.
In truth, he was sensing every movement around him.
Late at night, the Purple