Immortal Herb

"Some answers could only be found there."

Xiao Xuance said no more. He merely took a jade slip from his robes and handed it to Gu Sheng.

"This is the distress signal of Myriad Spirits Palace. If you encounter danger, crush it. Should there be any Myriad Spirits Palace disciples nearby, they will certainly come to your aid."

Gu Sheng accepted the jade slip and carefully put it away.

"Thank you."

"Take care."

Xiao Xuance cupped his hands.

"The same to Myriad Spirits Palace."

Gu Sheng returned the gesture, then turned and left. His figure looked especially upright beneath the setting sun.

After leaving Myriad Spirits Palace, Gu Sheng did not head directly for the Spirit Flame Mountain Range. Instead, he turned toward Linlang Pavilion in the city.

Before setting out, he wanted to see Miss Tantai, tell her about Ying's condition, and bid her farewell.

The moment Gu Sheng stepped through Linlang Pavilion's doors, a maid in a pale purple dress came forward to greet him.

"Senior Gu!"

The maid bowed respectfully.

Gu Sheng gave a slight nod.

"Is Pavilion Master Tantai here?"

The maid looked troubled.

"The Pavilion Master took Miss Ying to Medicine King Valley three days ago. Miss Ying's injuries are unusual. The Pavilion Master said only the Nine Revolutions Soul Returning Pill from Medicine King Valley could cure her completely."

Gu Sheng's brows drew together slightly.

"Did she say when she would return?"

"At least half a month."

The maid replied.

"Before leaving, the Pavilion Master left word that if Senior Gu came to visit, you need not worry and should focus on your own affairs."

Gu Sheng fell silent for a moment before taking out a letter.

"When the Pavilion Master returns, give this letter to her."

"Yes."

The maid accepted the letter with