Top Ten Fairies

In the market district, Jiang Ping'an spent ten spirit stones on a generous gift, then another five spirit stones on a jug of Spirit Wine and several Spirit Fruits. After that, he rode his horse to He Zudao's cave abode.

Following the sect map, Jiang Ping'an reached Tiger Head Ridge after more than an hour.

Tiger Head Ridge was thick with Killing Intent, shaped like a slumbering colossal beast. More than a dozen Cave Abodes lay scattered throughout the mountain—some hidden beside poison-miasma pools, others tucked into sheer cliff faces.

Compared to the picturesque Mirror Lake Mountain, Tiger Head Ridge was clearly no wholesome place at a glance.

Jiang Ping'an could not help but grow wary. He rode up the mountain, searching for Cave Mansion C.

Based on the terrain, he roughly identified the three best Cave Abodes, then headed toward the one he believed ranked third.

The facts proved that his judgment was correct. That cave abode was indeed Cave Mansion C.

After dismounting, Jiang Ping'an tugged the silver bell cord and waited patiently.

About the time it took to drink half a cup of tea later, laughter came from within the cave abode's Defense Array. "Haha, I never expected junior brother to come visit me."

As the laughter rang out, the array opened and the mist dispersed, revealing a passage. He Zudao emerged with a smile on his face.

"Greetings, Martial Uncle He." Jiang Ping'an solemnly bowed.

Although He Zudao was not much older than Jiang Ping'an, he was a Qi Refining Realm cultivator and an Outer Sect Disciple. By Azure Origin Sect rules, Jiang Ping'an had to address him as Martial Uncle.

He Zudao returned the salute with a smile. "Haha, junior brother, why are you making me sound so old? Our ages are not far apart.