Sea Heaven Dao, Wei Province.
"We're back at the Eastern Sea!"
Breathing in the familiar sea breeze and smelling the familiar scent of the sea, Ao Qi smiled with a look of pure contentment.
High in the sky, a group of six rode the clouds and mist as they arrived, gazing down at the city not far from the coast.
Sails crowded the sea, docks stood row upon row, pedestrians rubbed shoulders in the streets, and the wine shops rang with clamor—a vivid picture of a flourishing harbor city.
Of the six, besides Liu Zong, Lin Yi, Ao Qi, and Yan Hongxia, there were also Lu Zheng and Shen Ying, who had come along with him.
Liu Qingyan had little interest in fighting and killing, while Du YueYao and Wang Xiaowan lacked sufficient cultivation. Yue Honghai had naturally been left behind to watch the house.
Pointing to a relatively large compound in the north of the city, Lin Yi said, "That is where the Li family lives."
Everyone looked over. Lu Zheng circulated true qi into his eyes and saw a faint golden glow emanating from the compound. Clearly, a mighty expert had placed restrictive spells there as a warning and deterrent.
At this time, the red sun was just rising. Lu Zheng could see that the Li residence was draped in red and festooned with decorations, both to celebrate the child's birthday and to mark his impending entry into a cultivation sect.
"The hour of the Dragon has arrived. Let's go down!"
After glancing at the sky, Lin Yi spoke and took the lead, descending on his Cloud Head toward the Li residence.
The moment they appeared, two figures emerged from the clouds to the north. They were two monks dressed in gray robes.
One had a beard and