Qinglü, High Cultivator's eyes flickered. She had long heard the rumors surrounding Azure Radiance Mountain.
Then she became a streak of light and sped into the depths of the Southern Devil Palace.
"Yunche, explore on your own."
Liu Yunche watched his master disappear into the distance. He bowed respectfully and called out,
"Yes, Master!"
Liu Yunche lowered his gaze, a shrewd glint passing through his eyes.
He had deliberately announced his relationship with Qinglü, High Cultivator, so the Blood-Qi Warriors behind him would know better than to cause an embarrassment for everyone.
Sure enough, the moment Liu Yunche finished speaking,
the expressions of several people behind him changed. Smiles instantly covered their previously impassive faces.
Gu Zhao was among them. Stroking his white beard, he stepped forward with a warm smile. "So young friend Liu is the High Cultivator's disciple! At the Heavenly Prodigy Banquet, I told Brother Qin that this young man was extraordinary. Now I see he's the High Cultivator's prized pupil."
Liu Yunche remained composed. "You flatter me, Senior. I was fortunate enough to earn my master's favor and be accepted as her disciple. Any credit belongs to her teaching."
Qin Anming nodded slightly. Facing so many seniors without shrinking back or showing the slightest discomfort—what excellent composure. No wonder this young prodigy had caught the High Cultivator's eye.
Liu Zhiming approached from nearby. Watching the white-robed youth remain at ease despite being surrounded by Blood-Qi Warriors, he felt a tangle of emotions.
But deep down, what he felt most was relief and pride. This was the blood of the Liu Household, after all.
Liu Zhiming came closer and said gently,
"Yunche, your father and I know each other well. We call each other brothers. Not long ago, I even sent a batch of rare body-tempering medicines