Facing Elder Liu's faintly teasing words.
Bai Ye's expression remained calm.
Yet in secret, his Primordial Spirit stirred slightly, spreading out like glass as it silently followed the faint aura drifting from the other man's body.
That probing filled his heart with a trace of astonishment.
Elder Liu appeared to have a declining aura and be nearing the end of his lifespan, yet his true cultivation had actually reached the Heavenly God Peak!
"A Heavenly God Peak cultivator is actually willing to guard the God Tomb here?"
A thought flashed through Bai Ye's mind, and he quickly suppressed his doubts.
The Heavenly Star Sacred Sect had been passed down for millions of years and possessed profound foundations. The God Tomb, as the burial ground of the sect's forebears, surely concealed secrets. It was only reasonable for a high-level cultivator to guard it.
He stepped forward, leaned slightly, and bowed. His tone was respectful but not ingratiating. "This junior, Bai Ye, pays his respects to Elder Liu."
Elder Liu nodded faintly and turned toward the courtyard.
Against the backdrop of the blue-gray courtyard walls, his hunched figure seemed to carry an indescribable hint of vicissitude.
"Come in. The courtyards to the east, west, and south are all empty. Choose one yourself. Once you've decided, come see me in the main hall."
His voice was hoarse with age, yet it carried clearly into Bai Ye's ears.
Seeing this, the senior brother who had escorted Bai Ye over hurriedly cupped his hands in farewell. "Junior Brother, I'll return and report first. If you need anything in the future, you can contact me through your identity token."
Bai Ye smiled and thanked him. Only after watching the other man turn into a streak of light and leave did he step into the courtyard.
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