"The message has been delivered."
The Peachwood Sword flew in from the horizon and dropped into a cluster of houses in the mountain forest. It stopped before the Curly-Bearded Daoist, who caught it in one hand.
"Good!" Qiuyuzi turned to Chen Cuo. "You stay here and tend your injuries. With Kunlun's reputation at stake, I doubt a mere worldly dignitary would dare refuse us this courtesy!"
Chen Cuo cupped his hands. "Thank you for your help, Daoist. I'll remember it."
Earlier, he had lit a Talisman to contact both parties. After learning that Nanmingzi was away from Jiankang for the time being, he had come to the Lu Family Retreat to see Qiuyuzi.
"It was nothing." Qiuyuzi waved a hand. "Even if you hadn't come here, you could have found somewhere else to regulate your breathing."
He looked Chen Cuo over. "Drawing on Heartfire dealt your body quite a blow. The Dynastic Purple Qi suppressed its power, but it still scorched your Qi and Blood and drained your mind. If you don't stabilize yourself soon, it'll damage your very foundation."
Just then, a figure in pale moon-white slowly approached.
It was Lu You, the master of the retreat.
He wore a gentle smile. "It's rare for you to visit, my lord. We ought to have a good long talk, but now isn't the time. A Quiet Chamber is ready. Please go in, and I'll have a medicinal meal sent over shortly."
"Thank you, Lord Lu." Chen Cuo cupped his hands. Without further ceremony, he went inside.
Chen Cuo was naturally curious about this gifted man whose name was known throughout Jiankang City. Seeing a Kunlun Daoist lodging here had already given him an idea.
*Lu You must be the real Reincarnated Immortal. The Kunlun Daoist came to Jiankang City for