After reaching an agreement with Zhang Yu, Yu Ruiqing took his leave and departed Pure Profound Dao Palace. Just as he was about to board a flying carriage back to his residence, a flash of light appeared, and Daoist Ming Zhou emerged at his side. Bowing, he said, "Yu Profound Venerable, this is what the Executive has asked me to deliver to you."
As he spoke, he handed over a scroll. "The Executive instructed that this item is to protect the Profound Venerable. It may be opened when necessary."
Yu Ruiqing accepted and put it away, then gave a solemn salute. "My thanks, Fellow Daoist Ming Zhou. Please convey my gratitude to the Executive."
Daoist Ming Zhou returned the salute, then watched as Yu Ruiqing boarded the flying carriage and departed.
After Yu Ruiqing returned to the Dao Palace, all matters concerning the mission had already been prepared. All he needed to do now was issue instructions below, set a date, and have those awaiting the mission prepare to depart.
Once he had arranged everything, he used the Heaven-Training Dao Canon to find his disciple Yue Luo. "Disciple, your master will be going to Origin Xia as an envoy this time. I have already told you about this. Though I will not be going in my true body, controlling an outer body still requires secluded concentration. For some time to come, I will be unable to instruct you in your cultivation. You must cultivate diligently. When I return, I will test you."
Yue Luo blinked and asked, "Teacher, can this disciple go with you?" She was very curious about Origin Xia and wanted to see it for herself. Besides, if she went with her teacher, she presumably would not have to do any schoolwork, right?
Yu Ruiqing had not expected