The four of them followed Nangong Yuan and Huang Yun toward the distant immortal mountain.
Along the way, they were safe.
After all, this was the heart of the Nangong Family's territory. If anyone dared to ambush members of the Nangong Family here, then the family might as well have ceased to exist.
"Hehe! This is Origin Demon Mountain, home to a Fourth Tier Spirit Vein and the ancestral grounds of our family!"
As they made their way up the mountain, everyone chose to walk. Nangong Yuan proudly introduced the mountain scenery to Li Yunjing and the others.
Origin Demon Mountain had not been developed extensively.
Like the Divine Firmament Dao Sect, the Nangong Family had opted for a cautious approach. The mountain was thick with forest, and now and then, a few crisp bird calls rang out as several demonic beasts darted past.
They were all spirit beasts raised by the Nangong Family.
As they continued climbing, the number of Nangong Family disciples patrolling nearby grew noticeably.
These people wore the Nangong Family's uniform. Their eyes were sharp, and the moment they spotted Li Yunjing and the others, they came over to question them.
"Hold it! Who are you?"
Before long, Li Yunjing and the others were stopped again. The leading disciple's gaze swept over them, his tone carrying a hint of authority.
"Sixteenth Brother, it's me! Nangong Yuan! I've returned from an assignment. These friends were traveling with me."
Nangong Yuan stepped forward and said with a smile.
"Ah! Brother Yuan, you're back!"
The man took a closer look and saw that it really was Nangong Yuan and Huang Yun. He couldn't help smiling, and his expression softened.
"And who are these people?"
After exchanging a few words with Nangong Yuan, the man turned to Li Yunjing and