Lin Taichu's gaze froze. Then he raised his head to look at the woman in green, his eyes shining brightly.
The woman possessed unparalleled beauty and extraordinary grace, like the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden herself. She was otherworldly and refined, every gesture exuding an elegant, transcendent air that put others at ease.
"My name is Lin Taichu. I came to visit unannounced today; I hope the Saintess will forgive my presumption." Lin Taichu cupped his hands, his tone sincere and his manner humble and courteous, as though he were treating the woman in green as an honored guest.
"Oh, so you are the young master of the Lin Family." The woman in green smiled sweetly. "I am Yun Yun, daughter of the city lord of Yunxiao City. Young Master Lin, may I ask what brings you here so suddenly?"
"I wish to know about the depths of the Cloud Barren Mountain Range," Lin Taichu said directly.
Yun Yun was briefly stunned, then nodded with a smile. "So you came for that."
"I hope the Saintess will tell me." Lin Taichu bowed again, his voice carrying a trace of pleading, as though he were eager to learn the secret within.
Yun Yun glanced at Lin Taichu, a faint curve forming at the corner of her lips. Naturally, she understood that he had come out of curiosity, but rather than tell him directly, she said, "I will take you to meet my father first."
"Thank you, Saintess." Lin Taichu cupped his hands.
Before long, Yun Yun led Lin Taichu to the deepest part of the cave, where three vigorous, upright figures sat cross-legged.
Lin Taichu recognized the three figures. They were the rulers of the three greatest powers in the Yunxiao Mountain Range, each representing an immensely powerful force. Every one of