The moment Ning Lingyi stepped into the main hall, the eyes of Yuan Tiangang and the other Daoists all fell upon her.
The instant he saw her, a flicker of surprise flashed through Yuan Tiangang's eyes. Yet it vanished in an instant, concealed by him. He looked as though nothing had happened, calm and unruffled.
Ning Lingyi swept her gaze over the group.
Besides Yuan Tiangang, Min Shu was among them as well.
Sure enough, the worthy had all gathered here.
"Maoshan's Ning Lingyi pays her respects to Your Imperial Majesty."
Ning Lingyi smiled and inclined her head to Li Yuan.
Li Yuan nodded, then looked to the side. "Daoist Chen, is this Maoshan's Shunde Heavenly Maiden?"
"Indeed."
The Old Daoist Priest at the side nodded.
Li Yuan studied Ning Lingyi carefully. "She certainly carries herself well, but she is far too young! At such a young age, does she truly have the ability? I summoned you here to face a true immortal. If you lack the skills, then..."
"Hehe."
Ning Lingyi laughed.
At her laughter, everyone's gaze turned to her. Li Yuan asked, "What are you laughing at?"
"I am laughing at Your Imperial Majesty for judging people solely by age."
Ning Lingyi looked at Li Yuan and said, "On the path of cultivation, those who attain are teachers. If one achieves enlightenment overnight and gains the blessings of Heaven and Earth, would that not be better than decades of bitter cultivation with nothing to show for it? This humble one may appear young, but I have attained enlightenment to the workings of creation."
"You do have courage."
Li Yuan rather agreed with Ning Lingyi's words.
"Good!"
"In fifteen days, I intend to hold a ceremony to send off the deity. The location shall be Qing Xiao Jade Maiden