"Please forgive the humble conditions, you two."
On Azure Cloud Peak.
Chen Ziyang led Xu Qing and the other woman down before a quiet little courtyard.
"This is the Azure Cloud Abode prepared for guests. Please rest here for the time being.
"You are honored guests. Later, disciples of the Bao Dan Sect will bring Qi Regulating Pills and Azure Cloud Pills for your cultivation.
"Consider this a token of thanks from the Bao Dan Sect. Please do not refuse."
Chen Ziyang spoke with a grateful expression.
"You are too courteous, Fellow Daoist." Feng Dian Xianzi returned the courtesy.
Just then.
A streak of spiritual light descended, taking the form of a handsome young man carrying a black tray.
Ten jade-green slips rested on the tray.
The young man bowed. "Fellow Daoists, these are the Pill Scriptures our sect provides for inner disciples to study.
"Elder Ji said that if you find these too basic, they can later be exchanged for higher-level Pill Scriptures.
"During your stay, you may freely read any Pill Scriptures in the Scripture Pavilion. Just give the word, and I will fetch them for you."
Seeing how generous they were, Xu Qing could not help but regard them with respect. "Thank you, Fellow Daoist. Thank you, Elder Ji."
The disciple gave a bitter smile. "At a time when the sect faces a great calamity, things like these are actually the least valuable, and also the most—"
"Ahem, ahem—" Chen Ziyang coughed lightly, cutting off his tactless junior brother.
"In any case, I will be responsible for attending to both of you during your rest here.
"There are calling talismans on the table inside. If you need anything, simply burn one."
Chen Ziyang shot his junior brother a glare, then cupped his fists. "Rest well, you two.