Qu Jianlei was indeed exceptionally conspicuous. Even the stiff-faced middle-aged man from the Li Family gave him an extra glance, a rare occurrence.
Yan Jinhai was the first to withdraw his gaze, silently muttering to himself: Just how many Nascent Souls does Red Leaf Ridge have? At the very least, four Nascent Souls had appeared before them. That True Immortal Chaoyun was probably holding down the fort at their base.
Li Yuren was the first to react. He raised his hands in salute. "A rare sight indeed. Are the four of you here for the arranged duel?"
"Yes." Qu Jianlei nodded. "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Yuren. I have long heard of your great name."
As for Li Jingtian, he simply chose to ignore him. There was truly nothing to say between Red Leaf Ridge and the Lingyin Li Family.
Li Jingtian did not force his way into the conversation either, merely watching the other party with a calm expression.
Li Yuren, however, smiled. "May I ask how the three Fellow Daoists are addressed?"
"Qu Jianlei." "Jing Yuexin." "Duo Gan!" Li Yuren froze for a moment before asking, "You... aren't from the same family?"
Qu Jianlei answered blandly, "We are not family by blood, but we are closer than family."
"I believe that," Li Yuren said with a smile and a nod. "May I ask which of you will fight tomorrow at noon?"
"You'll know when the time comes," Duo Gan replied flatly. "The grand formation is somewhat strange. I hope... you will take care of yourselves."
"Of course." Li Yuren smiled and nodded. "Shall we find places to set up camp first?"
The two groups ultimately split into three parties, each releasing a Mobile Palace.
The three sides were each roughly two hundred kilometers apart.
After the Mobile Palaces had been