Mystic Yin Island was shrouded in dense Yin Qi year-round. This was the general headquarters of the Heavenly Ghost Sect.
At the northwest corner of the island stood a sprawling estate, its plaque bearing the three large characters: "Heavenly Demon Garden."
A plump, big-eared golden-robed elder sat within a Cyan Stone Pavilion, holding a square Golden Token inscribed with the words "Nine Palaces." Spiritual light flickered continuously across its surface.
A Grey-Robed Elder and a red-skirted woman stood to one side, their expressions respectful.
"You have rendered great merit. I will provide you with resources to help you advance to the Golden Immortal stage."
the golden-robed elder said.
Chen Yin, Golden Immortal Middle Stage.
"Thank you, Uncle-Master Chen. Serving Uncle-Master Chen is our duty."
The Grey-Robed Elder wore a thoroughly fawning expression.
Luo Chen, late True Immortal Stage.
"Indeed! If Uncle-Master Chen had not provided us with intelligence, we would have had no way of finding Master Tianhe."
the red-skirted woman flattered.
He Yun, late True Immortal Stage.
"This matter is top secret. I do not wish for anyone else to know. Do you understand?"
Chen Yin reminded them.
"Understood."
Luo Chen and He Yun readily agreed, then withdrew.
Heavenly Moon Marketplace, Green Rose Garden.
Liu Yuqian and Liu Yang sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, discussing something.
"What? Grandmaster Lin wants to gather so many rare materials?"
Liu Yang asked in surprise, holding a Golden Jade Slip.
Liu Yuqian nodded. "Grand-uncle Sixin informed me of this. The news has not spread yet. Sect Master said that even if someone gathers just one of the materials, they will be handsomely rewarded. These materials are extremely precious even to Primordial Unity Golden Immortals. The odds of us obtaining them are very low; we only need to pass the message along."