Third Elder and Elder Zheng welcomed him with beaming smiles.
Before long, a skinny old man in a purple Daoist robe, with an otherworldly bearing and a Dao Bone, strode into the main hall and cupped his hands toward Third Elder and Elder Zheng with a smile:
"My two worthy younger brothers, it has been a long time. I hope you've been well."
Zhang Xuanling bowed with a broad smile.
Third Elder cupped his hands in greeting. "Mister Zhang, it's been many years since we last met, yet you're still as spirited as ever!"
The few of them stood together and exchanged pleasantries.
At last, Zhang Xuanling got to the point. "To be frank, I've come today to ask for a favor."
"Oh? Is that so? Please, Mister Zhang. So long as it's something my Tianshui Sect can accomplish, we'll naturally do everything in our power to serve you." Third Elder remained impassive as he quietly asked.
Zhang Xuanling said, "Prince Chen defeated the Blood God Sect in Kezhou and returned in triumph. His Majesty has opened the Eastern Sky Hunting Grounds to celebrate Prince Chen's victory."
"Does the Tianshui Sect know about this?"
Third Elder nodded. "Naturally. During the extermination of the Blood God Sect, our Tianshui Sect disciples contributed quite a bit as well. We haven't left the Imperial Capital because we received Emperor Chu's order to attend the victory banquet together."
Zhang Xuanling's face lit up. "What I'm asking for is related to the Eastern Sky Hunting Grounds."
Third Elder and Zheng Yuan exchanged a glance, secretly chuckling. Zhang Xuanling had indeed come because of the Eastern Sky Hunting Grounds.
Third Elder said calmly, "Please, Mister Zhang."
Zhang Xuanling let out a long breath, his eyes flashing with keen light. "The Chu imperial family keeps a primordial