Elder Xingyun led Jiang Liu directly to the council hall of the residence. When the disciples in the hall saw Jiang Liu and Xingyun, they quickly served tea.
After the two sat down, Elder Xingyun then asked Jiang Liu, "Tell me in detail how you came from the direction of Xiang Prefecture?"
Jiang Liu pondered for a moment, then explained that the Vast Righteous Sect had withdrawn from Mo Province, and was passing through Qian Province on its way to relocate to Yunzhou.
After listening to Jiang Liu's story, Elder Xingyun thought for a moment and said to Jiang Liu, "I shouldn't be telling you these things, but the relationship between Haotian Sect and us is very delicate right now, so you should be careful."
Jiang Liu was taken aback when he heard Elder Xingyun say this, and asked, "What happened at Haotian Sect?"
Elder Xingyun nodded and said, "The Haotian Sect can now be said to have split into two parts: one part wants to follow the old rules, and the other part wants to change them."
"You need to pay attention to the group that wants to bring about change, because taking action against other Jianghu forces is part of that, because they want to actually unify the Jianghu themselves."
"The current situation is entirely due to Duanmu Haotian's long absence, which has caused unrest among the members of the Haotian Sect."
After listening, Jiang Liu asked, "Then why did Yunzhou's acceptance of the Vast Righteous Sect's relocation attract the attention of the Haotian Sect?"
Elder Xingyun shook his head and said, "It's not that we're being targeted by the Haotian Sect, but rather a group of people within the Haotian Sect. I'm just worried that they might make things difficult for them during the relocation of the Vast Righteous Sect."
"However, if you take a firm stance, they won't dare to act recklessly, so there's no need to pay them any attention."
Elder Xingyun exuded a powerful aura, indicating that he had already mastered the basics of the Elder Xingyun Star Cloud Saint Art.
Elder Xingyun then smiled and said to Jiang Liu, "You are True Inheritor Disciple of our Flowing Cloud Sect, so there's no need to give them face. If any problems arise, we old guys are not to be trifled with."
Jiang Liu sensed the protective intent in Elder Xingyun's words and was very grateful. He stood up, bowed to Elder Xingyun, and said, "Thank you, Elder!"
Elder Xingyun waved his hand and said, "Why are you being so polite? When are you going back to the sect? The sect leader has been asking about you."
Jiang Liu replied, "I plan to rest here for a while before heading back."
Elder Xingyun nodded and said, "Then you can rest here tonight. If you don't have anything to do tomorrow, you can go back!"
Jiang Liu nodded and agreed.
Afterwards, Elder Xingyun arranged accommodations for Jiang Liu and then went back to his own business.
Just now, Elder Xingyun, Elder Yunkong, and Elder Changtian were inspecting Heng City and seemed to have discovered something unusual.
Jiang Liu stayed in his assigned lodgings for a while before leaving the Flowing Cloud Sect's residence and heading towards the Ascending Ascension Tower.
The person in charge of Heng City Ascension Tower is Luo Luoping, a nephew of Old Man Luo Qiancheng, and a martial artist with the strength of Minor Grandmaster.
Jiang Liu walked along the Central Avenue toward the Ascension Tower. The smiles on the faces of the ordinary people along the way were indeed much more numerous than those in other states.
Perhaps this is one of the best aspects of the three sects; at least there is no overt exploitation.
However, Jiang Liu thought about the county towns below and the conduct of the disciples under the three sects, and estimated that it would be difficult for them to truly treat ordinary people peacefully.
After Jiang Liu arrived at the Ascension Tower, he introduced himself to the waitress who came to greet him. The waitress immediately invited Jiang Liu to the top floor.
When Jiang Liu reached the top floor, Luo Luoping was already standing at the top of the stairs to greet Jiang Liu.
Jiang Liu quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting to Luo Luoping, and said, "Uncle Luo, hello. Jiang Liu am sorry to have come here uninvited."
Luo Luoping returned the greeting with a cupped hand, saying, "Nephew, you're too kind. Please!" He then gestured for them to enter. After nodding to the waitress, he led the way into the secret room.
Jiang Liu nodded and followed Luo Luoping toward the secret room.
The waitress returned the greeting and turned to walk downstairs.
After Luo Luoping led Jiang Liu into the secret room, he personally brewed tea for Jiang Liu, and then the two sat down as host and guest.
"Nephew, is there something you need my help with?" Luo Luoping asked first.
Jiang Liu nodded and then told them his story.
In other words, they asked Ascension Tower to help relay the news of the Vast Righteous Sect's relocation back to Yunzhou, and then have Qin Bailian send people to meet them. This would at least ensure their safety along the way and allow them to prepare various supplies.
After all, the weather is starting to get cold now, and ordinary people are not like those martial artists who are almost immune to heat and cold.
Of course, he also brought back the letters addressed to Murong Yin and Feng Yue.
After doing all this, Jiang Liu bid farewell to Luo Luoping, settled the bill, and then left Dengtianlou.
Luo Luoping personally escorted Jiang Liu out of the Ascension Tower before turning back. After all, Jiang Liu was not only True Inheritor Disciple the Flowing Cloud Sect, but also a Grandmaster, worthy of his respect and treatment.
Not long after Jiang Liu returned to the Flowing Cloud Sect's residence, a servant disciple brought him dinner.
After Jiang Liu finished his meal, he began to meditate and rest.
Elder Xingyun came to visit Jiang Liu, but after learning that Jiang Liu was meditating and cultivating, he did not disturb him and turned to leave.
When Elder Xingyun left, he saw Jiang Liu cultivating so diligently, and his face was full of joy.
The next morning, after a night of meditation and cultivation, Jiang Liu, looking radiant, appeared before Elder Xingyun.
Elder Xingyun nodded upon seeing Jiang Liu, clearly sensing that Jiang Liu strength had improved significantly since his time at the Flowing Cloud Sect.
This shows that after Jiang Liu left, he not only did not slack off in his cultivation, but he worked even harder than when he was in the Flowing Cloud Sect.
Jiang Liu then bid farewell to Elder Xingyun.
Elder Xingyun did not try to stop him, but simply reminded Jiang Liu to be careful on the road, as there seemed to be frequent incidents targeting lone martial artists lately.
After listening, Jiang Liu nodded to indicate that he understood, and then flew out of Heng City.
However, he began to worry about the Vast Righteous Sect. After all, with so many martial artists from the Vast Righteous Sect acting together this time, there would inevitably be times when they were left alone.
Jiang Liu summoned the Fire-Winged Monkey after he had traveled some distance from Heng City, mainly because he didn't want Elder Changtian of the Haotian Sect to know that he had subdued the Fire-Winged Monkey.
Jiang Liu boarded the seat Illusory Transformation the Fire-Winged Monkey's energy. The Fire-Winged Monkey spread its wings and flew towards Qian Prefecture.
The Fire-Winged Monkey Jiang Liu Fire-Winged Monkey Jiang Liu had not gone far from the Heng County area when they reached a forest. Suddenly, a powerful aura locked onto them.
Jiang Liu hadn't expected that the very thing Elder Xingyun had reminded him of would happen to him so soon.
Moreover, the aura emanating from the person who intercepted him indicated that this person's strength was definitely superior to his own.
Even the Fire-Winged Monkey's fur stood on end, and it quickly stopped, looking at the distant horizon. It probably sensed that the person coming was not someone to be trifled with.
Jiang Liu frowned as he looked at the place where the powerful aura had erupted. Before long, a person dressed entirely in black, with only his eyes showing, appeared before Jiang Liu.