A Treasure Pill Stirs Hearts

The middle-aged man's eyes instantly lit up with excitement, his face full of delight and anticipation.

He hurried forward and bowed. "I am Ji Lingkong, a Protector Elder of Bao Dan Sect.

I failed to personally welcome fairy Ming Dong and the esteemed guests of He Lu Sect. This is truly a grave discourtesy."

Feng Dian Xianzi froze for a moment, realizing that he had likely misunderstood.

She quickly cupped her hands and said, "Senior Ji, you misunderstand. This junior is Feng Dian, disciple of fairy Ming Dong."

Only then did Xu Qing speak from the side. "Senior, the two of us accepted a task from a friend at Qing You Pavilion. We came to Bao Dan Sect to deliver something."

As he spoke, he presented Qing You Pavilion's token and the Storage Ring.

Ji Lingkong paused, visible disappointment appearing on his face. "So that's how it is."

Xu Qing then explained how the two of them had accepted the task, how they had traveled all the way here, and finally how they had entered Bao Dan Sect.

After hearing Xu Qing's account, Ji Lingkong looked grateful, while the Bao Dan Sect disciples beside him, who had originally been bristling with anger, all breathed sighs of relief.

"You two have worked hard on this journey. Now that the task is complete, you should leave quickly."

Ji Lingkong sighed and turned to leave.

Xu Qing finally relaxed. The task was done at last.

He cupped his hands in farewell. "Everyone, goodbye."

With that, he turned to leave.

However, at that moment.

Feng Dian Xianzi said from the side, "Senior, why lose heart? Though I may be lacking in ability, I am willing to use what I have learned to lend Bao Dan Sect a hand!"

"Huh?" Xu Qing was immediately startled