Early the next morning, Yunxi and Zonghao headed together to the entrance of the Mission Hall, intending to first learn about the mission Senior Sister Hua had mentioned.
When Hua Xuanzi saw them, she waved and called out:
"Junior Sister Yunxi, over here."
The two quickened their pace, stepped forward, and cupped their hands in greeting. After exchanging pleasantries, they got straight to the point.
"Senior Sister Hua, what is this mission to the back mountain you mentioned? Would it be convenient to bring my clan brother along? He has already reached the seventh level of Qi Refining."
Hua Xuanzi had long noticed Zonghao's cultivation level. Smiling, she said:
"Of course. Junior Brother Wei is welcome. I invited you to join this mission mainly to gather Golden Sand Grass."
Wei Yunxi immediately nodded in understanding. Golden Sand Grass was rather temperamental; only girls under twenty could pick it without ruining its medicinal properties. Otherwise, it would turn into a handful of golden sand, which was how it got its name.
Seeing Yunxi's knowing expression, Hua Xuanzi knew that she was familiar with the habits of Golden Sand Grass and continued:
"Junior Sister Zhang, who was originally on our team, recently entered a short seclusion, so our squad is short one person. The captain was afraid I wouldn't be able to complete the Golden Sand Grass gathering mission alone, so he asked me to find a fellow disciple to help. That was when I thought of you!"
Yunxi and Zonghao exchanged a glance, each understanding the meaning in the other's eyes. She then nodded and said:
"Senior Sister Hua, thank you for looking after us. We'll take this mission. When do we leave?"
"Junior Sister Yunxi, you really are forthright. If neither of you has any objections, we'll depart in half