He Goes, She Chases! Thanks to [Huo Siyan, Who Loves Catfish Noodles] for the Character Summon!

As Li Lingbi's words fell, the hall sank into brief silence.

Standing to one side, Li Yueyao secretly glanced at Xu Ping'an. Seeing his upright figure, her fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her pink robe.

So he was not only the prized disciple of Yin-Yang Venerable Li Wudao, but also the son of her father's fellow disciple. Such deep ties of fate sent a faint flutter through Li Yueyao's heart.

Li Lingbi released Xu Ping'an's hand and slowly walked to the seat of honor in the hall. First, he raised a hand to gesture for everyone to sit, then said with a nostalgic look, "I never expected that after so many years, he would still be in the Immortal Sect.

"Back then, we cultivated together in the Immortal Sect. Although Junior Brother Xu's aptitude was not considered outstanding, he was quite gifted in nurturing spirit plants.

"Later, I heard that his standing in the Spirit Fields had risen higher and higher?"

Jian Hanxin lifted the spirit tea served by a maid and took a light sip before smiling. "Senior Brother Xu did far more than remain in the Immortal Sect. Step by step, he carved out a path of his own.

"In his early years, he served in the Spirit Fields as a Spirit Cultivation Envoy, then Grain Lord, and finally rose to become Si Geng.

"Later, the sect entrusted him with an important duty. He is now the acting peak master of Azurewood Peak."

"Acting peak master of Azurewood Peak?"

A trace of surprise flashed through Li Lingbi's eyes, followed by gratification. "That is one of the seven great Immortal Peaks. For him to become its acting peak master is truly no small achievement."

Changing the subject, he asked curiously, "By the way, how long do you intend