For the duration of a sect's inheritance was closely tied to these three.
There was no need to say more about alchemists, artifact refiners, or formation masters—their importance was self-evident.
"You are... Ah, right, you're Li Xian'er, aren't you?"
At that moment, two young men with Long Swords on their backs approached them. Looking at the group before them, the youths wore peculiar expressions. What an utterly bizarre combination.
Two women with Immortal Qi drifting about them, a young man in tattered clothes, and one more... emmm, an old beggar?
No matter how he thought about it, he could not connect these people together.
But when he saw Li Xian'er's face, he found it increasingly familiar the longer he looked.
At last, a flash of realization lit up in his mind. Could the woman before him be...
Only then did he cautiously ask...
"Xian'er greets this young master. May I ask who you are...?"
The instant she saw the two young men, a gleam flashed through Li Xian'er's eyes. Peak Golden Core?
As expected of Ten Thousand Swords Holy Mountain—two disciples chosen at random were already at peak Golden Core cultivation.
"So it truly is Miss Xian'er. My name is Li Cangtian. Forgive my discourtesy, forgive my discourtesy. This is my junior brother, Li Canghai. The two of us were specially sent here to await and welcome Miss Xian'er."
Li Cangtian immediately cupped his fists, and Li Xian'er promptly returned the gesture. At her side, Li Yun followed suit and returned the salute as well.
"Miss Xian'er, Third Elder specifically ordered the two of us to welcome you ladies here. Since you have already climbed the mountain, come with us. Third Elder speaks of you two day and night."
Li Cangtian said with a smile.
Li Xian'er nodded and followed