"Master Soaring? Chen Fangqing?"
At the news, Yuwen Huaji shot up from his seat. He rose so abruptly that he sent both his chair and the low table before him tumbling, scattering everything on the table across the floor.
Yuwen Huaji paid none of it any mind. Breathing hard, he stared at the smiling, gaunt Daoist before him and asked urgently, "Are you certain that Daoist is Master Soaring of Great Hua Mountain?"
"Yes. Though he has taken pains to conceal himself, I have my own means of confirming it. That man is undoubtedly True Person Soaring of Great Hua Mountain!" Daoist Lu Li looked pleased with himself. "In Divine Abilities and Dao Attainment, True Person Soaring is certainly far above me. But when it comes to esoteric arts, I'm confident I'm no worse than anyone!"
Seeing Yuwen Huaji about to speak again, he suddenly lowered his voice. "Grand Chancellor, the True Person's divine perception reaches through mysteries and lets him know what has come before and what lies ahead. Best not to speak his name lightly, especially when he is so close. He could easily sense our words. My Exotic Treasure can hide us from his perception for now, but if you mention him rashly when I'm not here, you may well outsmart yourself."
"Understood. I must show the True Person proper respect!" Yuwen Huaji nodded, then stepped over the overturned table. "In that case, Daoist, please take me to Master Soaring... No. Please lead the way. I wish to pay my respects to True Person Soaring in person!"
"We shouldn't be too hasty." Seeing Yuwen Huaji like this, Daoist Lu Li narrowed his eyes. "Since the True Person has hidden his identity and joined this gathering of Nameless Cultivators, he must have his reasons. If we expose him