The two walked deeper into White Jade Square. Many disciples spotted the Grand Elder and Liu Yunche behind him.
The disciples bowed from a distance, studying Liu Yunche with curious eyes.
Qin Anming slowed his steps and said warmly, "Young friend Liu, you've already reached Iron Muscle at such a young age. Your family must be well-off. Are you a young master of the Liu Household?"
"Grand Elder, I don't come from the Liu Household of the Three Great Families."
"My family lives in the east of the city. My father is only a Bone Tempering martial artist."
"Bone Tempering?" Qin Anming's hand paused briefly on his beard, though his expression did not change.
"A Bone Tempering martial artist is quite respectable in Azure River."
"The East City Liu Household... I do remember it. Your father handles a blade well."
"Thank you for the praise, Grand Elder."
After that, they fell silent. Only when the Heart-of-the-Lake Pavilion came into view did Qin Anming speak again. "Do you know what sort of person has summoned you?"
Liu Yunche considered for a moment. "I do. Qinglü, High Cultivator, is an esteemed visitor from the Provincial Capital and a powerful Spirit Cultivator."
Qin Anming was surprised by his answer. He had not expected the boy before him to know so much.
"You're right, young friend Liu. I don't know why Qinglü, High Cultivator, wishes to see you, but this is an opportunity as vast as the heavens."
"If you seize it, your future will know no bounds... Haha."
"Thank you for your guidance, Grand Elder."
Qin Anming nodded slightly. "Qinglü, High Cultivator, is in the Heart-of-the-Lake Pavilion just ahead. I'll take you over."
With that, Qin Anming caught Liu Yunche by the arm.
His toes tapped lightly against the water as he carried