Golden Scale Demon Venerable led Demon Venerable Lie Feng along a golden stone path.
Golden spirit herbs half a person's height grew thickly on either side.
As the wind blew, their leaves swayed gently.
They gave off a fine rustling, like countless tiny insects chirping.
The fragrance in the air was a little stronger than outside.
It was the scent of spirit herbs mingled with soil, sweet and fresh with a faint medicinal aroma.
"We're here."
Golden Scale Demon Venerable stopped before a courtyard.
Demon Venerable Lie Feng looked up.
The courtyard was small, but exquisitely arranged.
Its walls were built from pale golden jade, covered in spirit vines bearing tiny white flowers.
When the breeze blew, petals drifted down gently, carpeting the ground.
They pushed open the gate and entered.
An old tree with gnarled branches stood in the courtyard.
A stone table and chairs sat beneath it.
Farther inside stood a row of three meditation rooms.
Each was spacious and bright.
Thin spirit crystals were set into the window frames, softening the light that filtered through.
"Brother Lie Feng, rest here for now."
Standing in the courtyard, Golden Scale Demon Venerable nodded to Demon Venerable Lie Feng.
"I still have matters to attend to, so I won't stay with you."
"If you need anything, just call the servants outside."
Demon Venerable Lie Feng hurriedly cupped his fists.
"You're too kind, Brother Golden Scale."
"Please, attend to your business. Don't worry about me."
Golden Scale Demon Venerable smiled.
"Very well."
"I'll take my leave."
With that, he turned and walked out through the courtyard gate.
His footsteps gradually faded along the stone path.
Demon Venerable Lie Feng stood motionless in the courtyard.
He waited until Golden Scale Demon Venerable's presence had completely vanished, then probed outside with his divine