Ahead, a vast complex of buildings came into view, nestled between mountains and water, its terraces and pavilions half-hidden amid the scenery.
The spiritual energy there was clearly several times denser than in the surrounding area. It evidently occupied a decent spirit vein.
A faint glow of formations flowed above the residence. Cultivator guards stood before its gates, and when they saw Wang Hanyun return, they all bowed in greeting.
Yet their eyes were involuntarily drawn to the young cultivator behind him, whose aura was unfathomable. Uncertainty and astonishment flickered across their faces.
Clearly, they had no idea who Li Yunjing was!
Why was their lineage's ancestor waiting so respectfully at his side?
The Wang Family's cultivators had almost never witnessed such a scene.
In the Black Wind Mountain Range, the Wang Family enjoyed exalted status. They had never bowed and scraped before anyone.
"Fellow Daoist, the Wang Family Ancestral Land lies just ahead."
Wang Hanyun turned sideways and said respectfully, "I have already ordered our finest Listening to Waves Pavilion prepared for your arrival, along with some spirit tea and rare fruits. Please honor us by sampling them."
Li Yunjing swept his gaze over the Wang Family Residence and nodded slightly. "Thank you for going to the trouble, Patriarch Wang."
His tone remained calm, but his willingness to enter the Wang Family's gates was already a tremendous success in Wang Hanyun's eyes.
Wang Hanyun personally led Li Yunjing past rows of terraces and pavilions. Every Wang Family member they encountered held their breath and bowed, not daring to show the slightest neglect.
Though they did not know Li Yunjing's precise origins, anyone their patriarch treated with such respect could hardly be ordinary.
Soon, the two arrived at a secluded courtyard with exceptionally tranquil surroundings.
The courtyard backed onto a