Chapter 3515: Secret Meeting on Mount Song
Inside the grand hall atop Mount Song, rows of bronze candlesticks burned even in broad daylight. The wealthy and powerful Songshan Sect didn't care about the costly candles, letting their flames flicker gently.
"..."
At that moment, Zuo Lengchan, leader of the Songshan Sect, head of the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, and one of the three greatest masters of the righteous path, sat cross-legged on a cushion with his hands forming a seal. A faint white vapor rose above his head, and crystals of ice seemed to gather on his hands. It was hard to tell what kind of martial art he was practicing.
Tap!
Tap! Tap!
Before long, a series of heavy footsteps sounded outside the hall. A burly figure appeared in the doorway.
It was Ding Mian, known as the "Pagoda Hand." He was Zuo Lengchan's second junior brother and the foremost of the "Thirteen Taibao of Songshan." In his daily duties, he mainly assisted Zuo Lengchan in managing the Songshan Sect's affairs, great and small.
"..."
Seeing his senior brother practicing his art, Ding Mian naturally didn't dare disturb him. Instead, he stood quietly by the doorway, patiently waiting without a word.
"..."
After an unknown amount of time—perhaps the length of one cup of tea—Zuo Lengchan finally finished his practice and slowly opened his eagle-sharp, bright eyes, looking toward Ding Mian.
"!!"
Ding Mian didn't dare delay. He hurried forward, clasped his hands in salute, and reported in a booming voice:
"Senior Brother, Sect Leader!"
"Word has just come back from the Huashan Sect by carrier pigeon."
As he spoke, he took a small slip of paper from his robes.
"The Huashan Sect?"
"Hmph!"
A glint flashed in Zuo Lengchan's eyes. He gave a disdainful snort, rose, and brushed