Xu Changqing solemnly thanked him. "Many thanks, Sect Master."
"No need for courtesy."
Chao Jin smiled. "Alright, those two matters have been discussed. I won't disturb you any longer.
You may discuss Ping'an's matter among yourselves. If he agrees to go to the Central Region, I will activate the Teleportation Array leading there."
With that, his figure dispersed, as though he had never been there.
Holding the Southern Sky City token, Xu Changqing fell into thought.
Chao Jin's intentions were perfectly clear: he would use the opportunity to train in the Central Region to temper Xu Ping'an, while using the stall qualification in Southern Sky City to keep Xu Changqing steady.
Xu Changqing did not object to Ping'an's training, but they needed to discuss it properly.
As for the stall in Southern Sky City, it was undoubtedly an exceptional opportunity for the Spirit Melody Sect and had to be arranged as soon as possible.
Beyond that, he also considered Xu Ping'an's safety in the Central Region.
However, the Central Region was fraught with peril. Even with the protection of sect strongholds, danger would be difficult to avoid.
Though Ping'an possessed a Heaven-Grade Golden Core, his cultivation was still shallow. Without sufficiently powerful Dharma artifacts to protect him, he would likely struggle to handle unforeseen situations.
At this thought, the corners of Xu Changqing's lips lifted slightly.
"Qiansui!"
"Master!"
"Go inform Zhurong. Tell him to come see me in the Portable Space!"
"Yes."
Xu Changqing entered the room, activating the formations and restrictions one by one. Then, with a flicker of his body, he entered the Portable Space.
The spiritual energy within was dense, even far exceeding that of the outside world.
It could evolve through the cycle of the four seasons—sometimes a spring breeze brushed one's face, sometimes thunderous rain