Within a screened-off section of the room, Bai Yuxian sat facing a White-clothed Woman, sipping tea and chatting.
Zheng Zongxun and the others stood by attentively, brewing tea and changing the water, their faces full of respect as they watched the two before them.
When she saw Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan return, Bai Yuxian, who had been enjoying tea, promptly rose with a smile and greeted them.
"Junior Brother Song, I thought you would have to wait until the auction upstairs was over before returning.
"I didn't expect you to be only a little later than us. Fellow Daoist Xia's arrival was certainly well timed!"
After Bai Yuxian spoke, Xia Mo, who was seated nearby, also rose and smiled as she lightly cupped her hands toward Song Qingming in the distance.
Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan hurriedly returned her salute, then walked over with smiles on their faces.
"Fellow Daoist Song, I came here this time because there is something I wished to ask you about. I wonder whether it would be convenient for us to speak."
Before Song Qingming could ask anything, Xia Mo immediately stated the purpose of her visit upon seeing the two arrive before her, then looked at him expectantly.
Seeing this, Bai Yuxian, who stood nearby, immediately said:
"Since Fellow Daoist Xia wishes to discuss something with Junior Brother Song, we shall excuse ourselves for now!"
After speaking, Bai Yuxian signaled Huang Siyuan and the others with her eyes. The group then followed her into the adjoining compartment.
Once everyone else had left, Song Qingming waved his hand and set up a Sound-Isolating Restriction. He then cupped his hands toward Xia Mo and asked, "What does Fairy Xia need my help with? Please speak frankly."
Seeing Xia Mo suddenly appear in his private room,