"Sure."
"No problem."
"Then let's talk at Brother Gu's cave abode."
Ancestor Yanyu and the other two had no objections. Gu Fengchen's cave abode was the closest, and having just emerged from the Demon and Monster Secret Realm, they needed some rest—not to mention that they still had treasures to divide.
When they had gone to the Demon and Monster Secret Realm, aside from the missions each of them had accepted individually, many missions had been taken by Gu Fengchen and Ancestor Yanyu. All four of them, however, had completed those missions together.
And besides the Qiankun Jade, they had obtained quite a few other treasures in the Demon and Monster Secret Realm.
Immediately, Gu Fengchen led the other three straight toward a nearby Mountain Peak.
None of the four noticed.
Among the mountains, a cold, sinister gaze watched Ancestor Yanyu and his companions from afar. Once their identities were confirmed, a flicker of excitement and eagerness appeared in those eyes, and their owner immediately sent a message.
Qiankun Sect, Pei Jinye's cave abode.
"Reporting to Senior Brother Pei: we've confirmed that Fu Yanyun, Wu Yin, She Xu, and Gu Fengchen have emerged from the Demon and Monster Secret Realm. They're currently in a cave abode on a peak in the Back Mountain. It belongs to Gu Fengchen."
Ding Ke stood respectfully before Pei Jinye and delivered his report with the utmost solemnity.
"Oh?"
Still holding the Sword Qi jade slip he had been studying, Pei Jinye slowly raised his head. A faint trace of killing intent seeped into his eyes, which had been as still as an ancient well. He nodded, put away the jade slip with a wave of his hand, then rose and said:
"In that case... lead the way!"
Ding Ke froze at the sight,