The moment Bu Lianshi appeared, Absolute Perception immediately spread out in all directions, almost instantly determining the surrounding environment.
They could not place complete trust in someone like the Soul Ancestor, so ensuring their own safety was also something Bu Lianshi had to consider.
After confirming that no one was hiding nearby, Bu Lianshi gave Qin Lang an almost imperceptible nod.
Qin Lang withdrew the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder within him, which could erupt at any moment, and nodded to the Soul Ancestor in the pavilion alongside Bu Lianshi.
The Soul Ancestor seemed to know that Bu Lianshi did not fully trust him. He merely watched her survey the surroundings with a faint smile and said nothing.
"Why did the Soul Ancestor ask us to come here?" Qin Lang asked.
"You could say there is something, or you could say there isn't. Would you two be interested in chatting with this old man for a bit?" The Soul Ancestor made an inviting gesture, indicating that Bu Lianshi and Qin Lang should sit down.
The two exchanged a glance and ultimately decided to hear what the Soul Ancestor had to say.
"This matter was originally something I intended to discuss with Lin Chuan in person. Unfortunately, he is in seclusion, and I cannot wait for him to emerge, so I called the two of you here instead." The Soul Ancestor pushed the teacups toward them and explained with a light smile.
Of the two before him, one was Lin Chuan's Dao companion, while the other was Lin Chuan's closest friend. Thus, the Soul Ancestor had chosen them, intending to tell them what he should have told Lin Chuan.
"What matter is important enough for you to come personally, Senior Soul Ancestor?" Bu Lianshi asked softly.
"Of course, it is news concerning