The moment Chen Qing and the other two returned to their small courtyard, before they could even enter the house, a Tianbao Supreme Sect steward hurried over and cupped his hands toward Chen Qing. "Senior Brother Chen, Vein Master Li and Peak Master Luo have returned. They are waiting in the Assembly Hall and have asked Senior Brother Chen to go over at once."
Chen Qing nodded at this. "I'll go now."
He signaled Huo Qiushui and Zhang Baicheng, then turned and followed the steward toward the Assembly Hall.
As he walked, Chen Qing pondered in secret.
Vein Master Li and Master had summoned him at the same time. It must have been for the matter of the Taiyi Spirit Ruins.
Before long, they arrived at the Assembly Hall.
The hall was brightly lit. Luo Zhixian and Li Yujun sat to the left and right of the seats of honor.
Nan Zhuoran and Luo Ping were already seated on either side below.
Nan Zhuoran still wore that calm, water-like expression.
Luo Ping, meanwhile, wore a dark green elder's robe and was currently sipping tea from a cup.
When he saw Chen Qing enter, Luo Ping raised his eyes, giving him a slight nod.
"Disciple Chen Qing greets Master, Vein Master Li, Elder Luo, and Senior Brother Nan." Chen Qing cupped his hands in salute.
"Sit." Li Yujun waved a hand.
Chen Qing took the empty seat below Nan Zhuoran, his back straight as he waited for what followed.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Li Yujun set down her teacup, swept her gaze across the three of them, and slowly began, "I called you here today because the Taiyi Spirit Ruins will open in four days. You three will represent our sect in entering the Spirit Ruins to cultivate. The opportunities