Seeing the strange look on Qin Fengming's face, Xie Hua did not explain anything. Instead, a command talisman flashed into existence in his hand. Amid shimmering rays of light, it shot straight toward the towering mountain gate.
A cluster of blue light suddenly flickered into existence without warning, and the command talisman vanished without a trace.
"Greetings, Martial Uncle Xie. Welcome back to the sect." As a wave of restriction fluctuations suddenly appeared, two Nascent Soul cultivators—one man and one woman—abruptly appeared beneath the towering archway. Both wore moon-white robes, bowed, and spoke respectfully.
"Mm. There's no need for such formalities, nephews. This is Fellow Daoist Qin, the one who defeated Ouyang Longhai back then. He is the person Martial Uncle Mei specifically summoned. You two can send word to the External Affairs Hall; there will certainly be a record of this matter."
Although Xie Hua was at the peak Integration stage, and his realm was vastly higher than those of the Early and mid Nascent Soul cultivators before him, he did not speak in the slightest tone of command. Instead, he stepped aside to reveal Qin Fengming behind him and spoke calmly.
Although Qin Fengming was faintly moved by Xie Hua's conduct, he revealed nothing.
"Martial Uncle's identity is naturally genuine. The soul imprint Martial Uncle left in the sect matches the one on the command talisman perfectly. As for Senior Qin, the two of us received word long ago. Once Senior Qin arrived, he was to be allowed through without exception. Martial Uncle and Senior Qin may enter the sect."
The two cultivators bowed again in greeting. This time, even Qin Fengming received their courtesy.
As the two spoke, the male cultivator remained composed, but the Early Nascent Soul female cultivator, who appeared to be only in her