Although Tai Bai and Nü Tu were both ready and could meet up at any time.
Xu Changqing was different. As the Grain Lord, he had many matters to deal with every day.
Some large, some small—altogether, they were exceedingly complicated.
Li Sancai, the newly appointed Spirit Cultivator of the Spirit Fields, could handle some trivial matters on his behalf, but that did not mean Xu Changqing had nothing to do.
After all, the Spirit Fields were so vast, and there were so many disciples.
Therefore, Xu Changqing planned to ask for leave after dealing with the matters at hand.
And so, several more days passed in succession.
Managing Red Maple Valley, handing over Zhao Lie's resources, and the daily trivialities of the Spirit Fields—everything was finally arranged.
Only then did Xu Changqing find Flower Elder and state his purpose. "I want to take leave."
Flower Elder froze for a moment. "You're the Grain Lord. Why are you asking me for leave?"
Xu Changqing grinned. "Master is in seclusion. I couldn't find anyone else."
Flower Elder looked somewhat helpless. "Fine, then."
Xu Changqing asked tentatively, "There are some matters outside. I need to leave the Immortal Sect for a while.
"At the least, seven days. At most, a month. That should be alright, right?"
Although he ranked one level above Flower Elder in terms of position.
In truth, Flower Elder had managed the Spirit Fields for several thousand years.
Thus, among the upper echelons of the Immortal Sect, Flower Elder was more valued and trusted.
Unexpectedly, Flower Elder nodded. "Before you leave, there's something I need to tell you."
Xu Changqing was slightly surprised. "What is it?"
Flower Elder explained, "News just came from above. They want to tally the cultivation realms and ages of all disciples. They didn't even