The black-robed elder's aura was somewhat stronger than Han Changming's. He was clearly a mid-stage Spirit Transformation cultivator.
"Fangxiao, stand down! There's nothing for you to do here."
Han Changming waved a hand, dismissing Han Fangxiao.
"This old man is Liu Yixiong. Greetings, Fellow Daoist Han."
The black-robed elder cupped his hands in greeting and spoke sincerely.
"Han has long heard of Fellow Daoist Liu's great name. At last, I have met you in person."
Han Changming exchanged pleasantries, then looked toward Mu Linger with a smile. "Fairy Mu, it has been a long time."
The Spirit Transformation ceremony had only just ended, yet Liu Yixiong and Mu Linger had come calling. Was that not too much of a coincidence?
Everyone knew that Han Changming was holding a Spirit Transformation ceremony. If Liu Yixiong and Mu Linger had intended to come offer their congratulations, they could not possibly have missed the timing—unless they had done so deliberately.
The Heavenly Demon Sect was a major sect in the South Sea cultivation world, but it was heavily ostracized by the other factions. Perhaps that was the reason.
"It has indeed been a long time, Senior Han. We have not met for many years. Congratulations on entering the Spirit Transformation stage, Senior Han. This is a small token from our Heavenly Demon Sect."
As Mu Linger spoke, she took out an exquisite golden jade box and offered it to Han Changming with both hands.
Han Changming opened the golden jade box, and a yellow glow swept out.
Han Changming narrowed his eyes. Inside the jade box was a yellow banner gleaming with light, radiating astonishing earth spiritual energy fluctuations. It was clearly a lower-grade spiritual treasure.
"A spiritual treasure! Fellow Daoist Liu, this gift is far too valuable. Han is ashamed to accept