"Yes, Ancestor. Your grandsons understand," Qu Zhiyang and Qu Zhifeng replied.
"By the way, hold a small contest during my birthday celebration so people can see the strength of our Qu family's younger generation. The Nine Flames Sect caused quite a stir when they held the Pill Assembly. I can't let my birthday celebration look too shabby by comparison. Plenty of outstanding young talents have come this time." Qu Sidao instructed them.
Qu Zhifeng nodded. "Rest assured, Ancestor. Your grandson knows what to do. I'll make sure our Qu family doesn't lose face. Fourth Brother, please ask Fellow Daoist Shi to provide a Rare Spirit Herb as the prize. He was able to offer one at the Nine Flames Sect's Pill Assembly, so surely he can offer two for Ancestor's birthday celebration! Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense."
"Rare Spirit Herbs aren't cabbages. They're not that easy to come by. I'll do my best."
Qu Sidao waved his hand and scolded them. "I just told you to get along as a family. There's no need for a Rare Spirit Herb. Fellow Daoist Shi's willingness to come is already a great honor to me. You..."
Before he could finish, a low horn sounded. Qu Sidao took a red conch shell from his robes, his face lighting up with joy.
"All right, I have matters to attend to. You may go about your business." After giving the order, Qu Sidao vanished in a flash of spiritual light.
At Thousand Spirit Palace, Shi Yue was playing chess with Xiaoyaozi.
"Shi, your moves are all over the place. What's wrong? Do you think Qianling Peak is unsafe? Even I couldn't sneak in here without anyone noticing," Xiaoyaozi said, puzzled.
Shi Yue shook his head. "I don't know why, but ever since I left Immortal Grass