The three arrived at Ancient Profound Mountain. Unable to reveal their identities, they used gold leaves to clear the way and traveled without obstruction.
In less than half an hour, the outer sect's chief steward, having received his benefits, came to greet them with a beaming smile.
"Three friends, have you come to Ancient Profound Mountain for something I can help with?"
Li Qingxian glanced at the outer sect's chief steward. Figures like this were far easier to deal with than ordinary underlings, so he took out the coarse cloth bag containing Ancient Profound Mountain's inheritance, entrusted to him by the Filthy Beggar in Eerie Town. He gave it a shake and said, "You can't make the decision on this matter. Bring at least three elders, or I'll leave at once."
True Essence trembled around Zhou Hen's body, and every table and chair in the room was lifted by an invisible force, hovering an inch above the ground.
The outer sect's chief steward's eyes flickered repeatedly. He immediately cupped his hands and said, "So it concerns the inheritance. Rest assured, you three. Please follow me through the mountain gate. I would never dare handle this matter recklessly. Ancient Profound Mountain may be far from what it once was, but before our benefactors, we would never dare act wantonly."
"Mm." Li Qingxian nodded.
Led by the outer sect's chief steward, Li Qingxian and the other two entered the mountain gate and sat down in a spacious, brightly lit side hall for receiving guests.
The outer sect's chief steward hurried away to report to the elders.
In the council hall, after the three elders heard the report, they sent the outer sect's chief steward outside to wait.
Then, one of the elders took out a bronze mirror, and the three watched the