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Han Zhongli and the others entered the palace and bowed beneath the Taiji Bagua Platform. "May Master enjoy boundless longevity."

Ling Qing did not dare speak carelessly and could only bow as well. "May Lord Lao enjoy boundless longevity."

"Rise," Lord Lao said.

Everyone rose and took their seats on the meditation cushions beneath the platform.

Lord Lao flicked his whisk and said, "Now that Queen Mother is holding the Grand Peach Banquet, first, it is to reward the immortals.

"Second, it is to borrow the auspicious aura of this gathering to dispel some of the world's karmic evils.

"Yet this tribulation will ultimately still fall upon you. In the days to come, you must cultivate with devout hearts and diligence."

"Yes, we disciples shall remember," Han Zhongli and the others said with a bow.

After speaking for a while longer, Lord Lao told everyone to prepare to head for the Jade Pool to attend the feast.

Han Zhongli and the others rose to leave, but Ling Qing bowed with clasped hands. "Lord Lao, this disciple has a question. I beg Lord Lao for instruction."

Han Zhongli and the others looked at him in confusion, not knowing what he wished to ask Lord Lao.

He Xiangu, however, knew that he was exceedingly curious about Tongtian Cult Leader. But this matter concerned Lord Lao's dignity, and she could not help blaming him for daring to ask so rashly.

Just as she was about to pull Ling Qing to his feet, Lord Lao said to the others, "In that case, you may leave first."

Helpless, He Xiangu could only depart. Before leaving, she looked back at Ling Qing once more.

Lord Lao saw it all and secretly shook his head before asking Ling Qing, "What is troubling you?"

"This disciple wishes to