Xu Qingfeng gave a few simple instructions, and the disciple hurriedly accepted the order with respect. Afterward, he led Su Shi'er and Feng Jianxing toward the side hall.
They passed through corridors, waterside pavilions, and stone bridges, and before long, arrived outside a quiet secluded courtyard.
The courtyard was not large, but it was arranged with considerable elegance.
Bamboo shadows swayed, spring water murmured, and several unknown spirit flowers had even been planted in the courtyard. Spiritual energy lingered around them, lending the place a faint air of transcendence.
"Senior gentlemen, this is the place of quiet cultivation that the Great Elder specially ordered people to prepare."
"If you have any needs, you need only activate the Communication Jade Talisman inside the room. We disciples will come at once."
Only after the disciple had spoken respectfully did he withdraw.
When the courtyard gate closed again, Su Shi'er, whose face had originally been calm, slowly turned around.
His gaze swept over the stone table in the courtyard, the bamboo curtains, the door, and the placement of several inconspicuous lampstands in the corners, and a trace of coldness could not help but flash through his eyes.
Feng Jianxing stood to the side and also spoke faintly at this moment.
"This courtyard was arranged with quite a bit of care."
"The stone table, bamboo curtains, lampstands, and corridor all correspond to one another, faintly forming their own configuration.
"If I'm not mistaken, this should not be an ordinary place for receiving guests, but a formation laid in secret."
Su Shi'er nodded lightly.
"Correct."
"It is a killing formation, a trapping formation, and it also has the ability to monitor us!"
As he spoke, Su Shi'er lightly raised his sleeve, and a wisp of True Yuan swept out soundlessly, landing on the stone table