Sage Lord Qi Xuan, opening a shop (double-length chapter, requesting monthly votes and subscriptions)

The Venerable's hall stood in the inner city, guarded by another newly built gate. By the time Ye Qingfeng arrived, Zhao Deli was already waiting there.

At the sight of Ye Qingfeng, he repeatedly cupped his hands in greeting.

"Congratulations, Fairy Feng. The Venerable values your talent, which is why he invited you again."

"It is all thanks to your kind words, Brother Zhao. I know the limits of my own talent." Although Ye Qingfeng had some private misgivings, she would not go so far as to offend him.

After all, he genuinely believed she had come from the Wildlands Continent and had a Void Refinement ancestor backing her.

"I will lead the way this time." Zhao Deli did not continue exchanging compliments and instead walked ahead to guide her.

With him leading the way, there was naturally no need for any questioning.

Soon, they reached a magnificent hall.

Of course, that was only relative. It was less lavish than many halls in the mortal world. Yet as Ye Qingfeng sensed it carefully, she discovered hidden mysteries within it. When she looked too closely, a terrifying pressure automatically lashed back at her.

It resembled a divine domain, yet far surpassed a divine domain's Heavenly Watchtower, leaving her struggling to breathe.

After all, she was now at early Spirit Transformation. Even the divine domain her father unleashed at full strength did not exert this much pressure. Yet the pressure this palace released automatically was already so powerful. It was truly astonishing.

"Fairy Feng, do not look too closely. Just keep your mind calm." This time, Zhao Deli was somewhat surprised.

Logically, since Ye Qingfeng had a Void Refinement patriarch, she should not have lacked such basic knowledge.

Still, he said nothing more.

Ye Qingfeng's heart gave a jolt, but she steadied