Golden Scale Demon Venerable led Demon Venerable Lie Feng through the golden sea of trees on the outskirts of the clan grounds.
The golden patterns beneath their feet grew denser and denser.
With every step, they could feel rich spiritual energy seeping up from underground.
It spread through their soles into their entire bodies.
The spiritual energy was warm, carrying a faint sandalwood fragrance, utterly unlike the scorching fire spiritual energy in the Blazing Lion Holy Court's main city.
The Golden Qilin Holy Court's reserves really make a man green with envy.
Demon Venerable Lie Feng sighed inwardly.
His face betrayed nothing as he followed close behind the Qilin ahead.
They walked for roughly the time it took an incense stick to burn.
A great hall built entirely of white jade appeared ahead.
It stood between two golden peaks, like a rainbow bridge spanning the gap.
Nine tiers of white jade steps stood before the hall.
Each tier was carved with different Qilin patterns.
Their poses varied, each vividly lifelike.
A pale golden plaque hung above the entrance, bearing the words "Welcoming Qilin Hall."
"We're here."
Golden Scale Demon Venerable paused and glanced back at Lie Feng.
"This is where our clan receives outside guests."
"Brother Lie Feng, please."
Demon Venerable Lie Feng looked up at the plaque and hastily smiled.
"Sorry for the trouble of leading the way, Brother Golden Scale."
He followed the four Qilin into the hall.
The interior was spacious and bright.
The floor was paved with whole slabs of warm, gold-patterned jade, polished enough to reflect a person's image.
Fist-sized Night-Shining Pearls were embedded in the walls.
Their gentle light shone down, illuminating the entire hall as brightly as day.
A set of low jade tables and meditation cushions had already been arranged inside.
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