Needless to say, this beautiful woman was the current Palace Master of Lesser Extreme Palace. In terms of status, she ranked only below Venerable Hanli, the Great Elder. She truly stood above all but one!
Behind her, Bai Yaoyi followed closely, clearly acting as an introducer once again.
"I am Liu Xipei, and I greet Fellow Daoist Luo."
Even with the threat of her sect's destruction looming before her, Palace Master Liu had not lost her bearing. Her expression remained calm, displaying the poise of the Palace Master of the Northern Lands' foremost sect.
Unfortunately, all of that would soon become fleeting smoke and clouds.
Luo Hong sighed to himself, yet had no intention of changing his mind. He immediately rose and returned the greeting.
"I am Luo Hong, a cultivator from the Southern Sky. Greetings, Palace Master Liu."
"Yaoyi told me that Fellow Daoist Luo and Fellow Daoist Han are martial brothers, but why did I hear Fellow Daoist Han say that he was an overseas Rogue Cultivator?"
Palace Master Liu asked calmly.
"That is hardly strange. Junior Brother Han is cautious by nature, and he came to Great Jin alone to travel. Naturally, he would not reveal his true background to others.
"Palace Master Liu should already know Luo's purpose in coming to your palace this time. I wonder what your reply is?"
Luo Hong laughed heartily, utterly unconcerned by her suspicions and probing.
"The matter of the Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Jade is easy enough. Our palace has always kept a batch in its treasury. However, may I ask Fellow Daoist Luo's purpose in seeking the Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Jade?
"It is not that I wish to pry into your secrets. Rather, there are many misconceptions outside concerning Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Jade. If Fellow Daoist uses it incorrectly, I fear the