Qing Weixin was a little embarrassed by my unabashed praise. Covering her mouth with a smile, she said, "Big Brother Xia, you sure know how to talk..."
I smiled. In truth, those words had been sincere, without the slightest ulterior motive. Just then, Sect Master Qingwei's voice rang out, his laughter echoing around us. "City Lord Xia seems quite taken with my Xin'er. You certainly have good taste. My Xin'er is the jewel of our Immortal Mountain, loved by every disciple. It's just that her eyes are set above the heavens, so it seems she'll never remain on my Immortal Crane Mountain in this lifetime."
"Heh heh. When a woman is outstanding, it's only natural for her to have high ambitions. Even aiming too high isn't a bad thing. Pursuing one's ideals is one of life's paths," I said with a smile.
"I very much agree with the City Lord. I was also someone who aimed high in my youth. That's how I built the family fortune I have today. Come, come, take a look at how my Immortal Crane Mountain is doing." Supreme Elder Qingwei was exceptionally enthusiastic toward me because I had saved his life. When he and his son drifted down from the bow of the ship to where I stood, he began introducing the surroundings.
At first glance, the Qingwei Immortal Sect was perched atop a snowy mountain. Snow and wind seemed to stretch from earth to sky, with no birds or beasts in sight, and the peaks towered into the clouds. This was a vast dock platform, where the jade ship rested as if it had melted into the landscape. It seemed to be halfway up the mountain, yet there were clear lakes, small pavilions, sect gates, stairways, and more. The Qingwei Immortal Sect's buildings