The tiny Gourd Valley was utterly insignificant to the vast Chen Dynasty. It had not even appeared on the national map in the past. Yet now it held extraordinary importance, and the surrounding dynasties dared not treat it lightly, all because Bai Yang was there.
A place took its name from the people who lived there. One could say that, because of Bai Yang, the tiny Gourd Valley had been cloaked in a sacred aura.
As the Chen Dynasty's Protector Master and a Heavenly Master Realm powerhouse, Huang Qiu held a position of great power. Yet when he arrived here, he had to rein in every trace of his aura and become as cautious as an ordinary person.
"I am Huang Qiu. His Majesty the King of Chen sent me to meet with Mr. Bai on an important matter. Please announce my arrival." Standing at the entrance to the valley, Huang Qiu cupped his hands toward the sentry.
He was unfailingly courteous even to a mere gate guard here.
Although Bai Yang's presence had cowed the surrounding nations, the people here did not throw their weight around. Hearing Huang Qiu's request, the sentry replied politely, "Lord Huang, please wait a moment. I'll notify them right away."
Then Huang Qiu watched as the sentry pulled out a device he had never seen before—a walkie-talkie—and began calling someone...
Before long, Zhao Shi appeared at the entrance to the valley. From a distance, he called out to Huang Qiu, "Lord Huang, you've come a long way. I'm sorry we weren't here to welcome you. Please forgive us. My name is Zhao Shi, and I'm one of the valley's chief guards. Please, follow me."
At the sight of Zhao Shi, Huang Qiu felt a sudden jolt in his heart. With his discernment, he could