Li Wujiu nodded faintly. "You've been away for a long time and have only just returned to the sect today. Go back and rest early."
"Also, the Li clan prepared some gifts just for you. They'll be sent to your cave abode shortly."
Pei Ling bowed. "Thank you for your trouble, Father."
Then he took his leave.
The spacious, luxurious courtyard was left with Li Wujiu alone.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside. Li Lieyue, clad in black as dark as night, drifted in.
She walked onto the covered walkway and looked at Li Wujiu. "Father, were you just talking to Junior Brother Pei about him succeeding you as Sect Master?"
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Cui Lei Mountain cave abode.
The restrictions opened abruptly, and a figure walked inside.
Clad in a black robe and dark boots, with a vicious long saber at his side, it was Pei Ling.
A shadow seemed to sense the disturbance and shot out from deep within the cave abode. After landing, it swiftly transformed into a maidservant in green. She bent her knees. "Master!"
Pei Ling glanced at Xiao Ci and nodded slightly, then started walking farther inside. As he went, he asked, "What major events have taken place in the sect recently?"
Xiao Ci followed closely behind and respectfully reported, "Master, Su Lijing, the Sacred Sect's former Sect Master, has abdicated. The current Sect Master is the former Sect Master's wife, Si Hong Qingyan."
"Also, some disciples from the Jiansang lineage have made progress in their cultivation and have reached Foundation Establishment Late Stage. The list is... They would like to pay their respects to you..."
"Recently, Zheng Jingshan sent over a batch of Storage Pouches. He said they contained mineral essence accidentally discovered in the mines under your name..."
"A disciple secretly reported that Su Lijing,