"Ancestor, this is not a suitable place for a detailed discussion. There are too many eyes and ears around, and something might leak. This junior has a matter of utmost secrecy to report, but I must first find a place that is absolutely safe and secluded before I can explain it to you in full."
Xiao Ling's expression grew slightly solemn. He cupped his hands toward Xiao Xuan, lowering his voice.
After all, Xiao Ling knew that within the Heavenly Tomb, the Soul of the Heavenly Tomb was constantly watching every disturbance here—especially anything involving Xiao Xuan.
If Xiao Ling spoke openly of the Soul Returning Pill here and the Soul of the Heavenly Tomb noticed, it would surely act first and harm Xiao Xuan.
Only by finding an exceptionally hidden place, isolated from all scrutiny, would he dare reveal the matter in full.
With Xiao Xuan's heaven-reaching methods from back then, opening up a private cave dwelling within the Heavenly Tomb should not have been difficult.
In Xiao Ling's view, the cave dwelling inside the tombstone where Xiao Xuan resided was the safest place.
Seeing Xiao Ling so vigilant and grave, Xiao Xuan immediately shed some of his casual demeanor. His expression turned solemn as he nodded seriously.
"Since that is the case, this truly is not a place to speak. Follow me inside."
Before his words had faded, Xiao Xuan casually beckoned through the air. Vast yet restrained Power of Space quietly surged forth, enveloping them both.
The next instant, the two figures vanished from where they stood and stepped directly into the independent space within the ancient tombstone.
When the two reappeared, they were already within a tranquil, ancient independent space. The surroundings were somewhat dim, and this was precisely the tombstone cave dwelling Xiao Xuan