The entrance to the Heavenly Origin Merchant Association blazed with light.
Though night had fallen, cultivators still streamed in and out.
Some came to trade spiritual materials, some to discuss business, and others simply to gather news.
Lin Changqing and his companions stepped out of the void.
They landed before the main entrance.
Though the True Immortal auras had been restrained, their faint, lingering pressure still made everyone at the entrance freeze.
"Those people... they're the source of those True Immortal auras!"
A middle-aged cultivator selecting Spirit Herbs exclaimed under his breath. The herb in his hand nearly fell to the ground.
His companion hurriedly tugged him back and lowered his voice further.
"Keep it down! Do you want to die? Those are mighty True Immortals!"
"I was wondering why so many True Immortal auras had suddenly appeared in Azure Cloud City. So they came from these seniors!"
They had no idea that the pressure had swept through Azure Cloud City because Lin Changqing was wiping out the Song Family.
If they had known, they would have been even more shocked.
A merchant association attendant nearby stared wide-eyed, his face full of awe.
"They're the True Immortal Heavenly Lords the young lady befriended!"
The welcoming maids at the entrance trotted forward.
"Welcome back, young lady! Welcome, Heavenly Lords!"
The maids bowed in unison, their voices trembling with respect.
One round-faced maid stepped forward, gave Zhao Ruoqing a meaningful look, then spoke softly.
"Miss, the grand elder and the others wish to see you. They're waiting in the rear hall... The association president gave the order himself."
Zhao Ruoqing paused, a trace of confusion flashing through her eyes.
The grand elder and the others wanted to see her? What could it be at this hour?
She was uncertain, but since her