Autumn passed, and winter came, with snow flying across the sky.
Li Qingqiu stood atop the mountain cliff, overlooking the magnificent snowy landscape. To him, the year had passed quickly. The development plan he had proposed at the beginning of the year had already been completed ahead of schedule, putting him in an excellent mood. Today, he had deliberately decided to relax and do nothing, coming here to admire the snow.
Unfortunately, even if he wanted to do nothing, someone would still come looking for him.
Zhu Yan approached from behind. She wore a thick white fur cloak, her makeup was exquisite, and her long hair was coiled atop her head. Both hands rested before her, and her bearing was dignified.
" Sect Master, my clansmen have gathered some information regarding Xuan Gong."
Zhu Yan came to Li Qingqiu's side and spoke softly.
Ever since Jiang Zhaoxia and Xu Ning had mentioned Xuan Gong, Li Qingqiu had taken an interest in him. He had therefore ordered Zhu Yan to send people to investigate Xuan Gong.
Even while on Qingxiao Mountain, Zhu Yan could observe the affairs of the world. That was the power of an Aristocratic Clan.
"Tell me."
Li Qingqiu stared into the vast snow and gave a brief reply.
Zhu Yan came to stand beside him and said, "Xuan Gong is an extremely mysterious person. No one knows his true name, place of origin, or background. Even before the Son of Heaven ascended the throne, he was already working for him. It is said that he secretly eliminated many of the Son of Heaven's enemies. Most of the martial experts once raised by Crown Prince Zhao Yan were dealt with by him. After Zhao Zhi ascended the throne, he took the alias Xuan Gong and hid in the