Qian Xunji frowned slightly. "Frost Flower Town... it's close to the Star Dou Forest. The terrain is complex, so it really is easy to hide there."
"Where's Ling Yuan? Does she have an assignment?"
Gui Mei's hoarse voice rang out. "She returned yesterday after completing her assignment at the Suotuo City Holy Temple. She should be resting now."
"Have her come see me later," Qian Xunji ordered. "Also, the Saintess's younger brother, Bibi Xi, will officially join Spirit Hall from today onward and be listed among the younger generation to be cultivated."
Yue Guan and Gui Mei were both stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered.
They had all witnessed Bibi Dong's talent. With a top-tier Spider Emperor Martial Soul, she had broken through to Soul Emperor at sixteen. It was simply terrifying.
Since her younger brother had been personally brought back by the Pope, he presumably would not be lacking either.
"Yes, I'll make the arrangements immediately," Yue Guan replied. Just as he was about to withdraw, he was called back.
"Wait."
Qian Xunji took two Jade Boxes from the Angel Ring and casually tossed them over. "You've worked hard these past few days. A small gift, as my personal thanks."
Yue Guan and Gui Mei caught them instinctively.
Yue Guan opened the Jade Box in his hand. After one glance, his entire body froze as though he had been struck by lightning.
Inside the Jade Box lay a golden Immortal Herb, its petals shaped like a chrysanthemum, with a faint golden glow emanating from its stamens.
"Th-this is... the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum?"
"The legendary Indestructible Vajra Immortal Herb? An Immortal Herb that strengthens one's foundation, purges one's essence, grants immunity to all poisons, and may even cause a beneficial mutation in one's Martial Soul?"
He abruptly looked