Xu Yi deliberately pretended he had urgent business, waved the gatekeeper away with a sweep of his hand, then headed toward the bamboo grove on the left.
Spring Hut was enormous, and its famed "Two Seas" were breathtaking: the "Sea of Flowers" and the "Sea of Mountains." After entering Spring Hut, Xu Yi didn't hurry straight to the main hall. Instead, he lingered inside, taking in the sights. He even boldly transformed into Suijie's appearance and occasionally used the Ruyi Pearl to take a few selfies.
After spending about the time it took half an incense stick to burn sightseeing, Xu Yi finally made his way to Spring Hut's main hall. When he entered, Kuang Wenyuan was meditating with his back to the eastern window, gazing out at the boundless mountain sea. Xu Yi's arrival disrupted the hall's atmosphere, and anger quickly gathered between Kuang Wenyuan's brows.
"Didn't I tell you..." Kuang Wenyuan's eyes flew open. He sprang to his feet. "Who are you, and how did you sneak in here?" He was utterly stunned. Nothing like this had ever happened before. When had the security at the Vast Sea Northern Court become so lax?
Security at Spring Hut wasn't especially strict, but aside from his two trusted subordinates, no one could enter freely. More importantly, outsiders simply couldn't get into the Vast Sea Northern Court at all; only its officials could enter. Yet this man standing before him was someone he had never seen before.
"I'm Suijie, a direct descendant of Ancestor Witch Zhurong. I've long heard of Brother Kuang's reputation, and I've come today to pay you a visit." Xu Yi cupped his fists in greeting. Kuang Wenyuan felt a chill run down his spine. The man standing before him was a member of the Witch Clan. His