Change in Chief Soul City

Although Luo Shuang did not know why the Myriad Treasures Sect had come in such a grand display this time, their cooperation with the sect over this period had been quite pleasant. She could not think of any reason they would bear them ill will.

Thus, when the Myriad Treasures Sect's flying vessel docked nearby, Luo Shuang merely stepped onto the deck and waited quietly.

Before long, a man at the head of the group slowly descended from the flying vessel. He first glanced at Luo Shuang, then cupped his hands.

"Master Luo, I am Qi Sinian. Having received intelligence from my cousin Qi Yan, I came here specifically to await you."

"Droughtfiend Soul City has already sealed its gates. Without authorization from the Royal Court, Rogue Cultivators may not enter the city. The Myriad Treasures Sect has therefore come specifically to receive you."

Luo Shuang frowned at those words. Over the past half year, they had pressed onward, and most of the journey had been smooth sailing. Yet upon reaching their destination, they had encountered a city lockdown—and there had been no news of it from the outside world.

"I wonder whether Master Yu is present. There is something I believe you should know."

After some thought, Qi Sinian spoke with a grave expression.

As one of the younger generation in Qi Yan's branch, he had long wished to meet that mysterious Great Apothecary after hearing that Qi Yan had elevated their branch's standing through Bai Yu's connections.

Over the past half year, he had also kept track of Bai Yu's movements through the Myriad Treasures Sect's intelligence network. He had originally thought that once Bai Yu reached Droughtfiend Soul City, they would be able to have a proper talk.

But he had not expected the events here to