Night gradually deepened, and a bright moon slowly rose high into the sky.
Outside Xiangyang City, Li Qing arrived alone at a desolate hill not far west of the city.
Vines hung from ancient trees, and two black crows rested in a nest amid the canopy.
Walking beneath one of the trees, Li Qing took out a pale golden tail feather.
Golden Fire Crow tail feather!
Even though all the Pure Yang Energy within had been completely absorbed by Li Qing, the feather still appeared brimming with vigorous Yang Energy.
Li Qing hung the tail feather from a branch, then silently sat cross-legged beneath the shade of the tree, quietly waiting for the moment when the bright moon stood at the center of the night sky.
As time passed and the bright moon reached the very center of the night sky, four figures slowly emerged from the western side of Xiangyang City.
"Senior Brother Maocai, are you sure there's nothing wrong with that person? Why did this person suddenly want to trade outside the city?"
"Exactly. Why not complete the transaction in the Black Market?"
Two of the more cautious Shangqing Sect elders asked uneasily.
Mu Maocai shook his head. "Perhaps that person doesn't trust the Black Market. After all, there are too many eyes and ears there, and this concerns an eight-hundred-year spiritual herb. It's only natural for that person to be cautious."
"Besides, at this point, do I have any other way out? Before Ghost Sword Sect reacts, I need to get rid of the hidden danger on me as quickly as possible."
As the words fell, the other Shangqing Sect elders could only fall silent.
There truly was no road left for them. Unless they were willing to abandon Senior Brother Maocai at their side, once Ghost