Dao-Treasuring Peak, Path-Seeking Courtyard.
Marquis Wu's eldest son came and went in haste.
After he left, Xuanxu came to inform Xuanming of the outcome of this transaction. Though his senior brother might already know, he still had to show the proper respect.
After seeing Xuanxu off, Xuanming drained the remaining tea in his cup. His gaze reached into the distance, piercing the void to watch the carriage heading south as soon as it left Floating Cloud County. He stroked his beard in satisfaction.
Though he had gained no treasures this time, he had received a promise. If the Truth-Seeking Abbey ever needed help, they could take the token to Southgate City on the Great Xuan Divine Dynasty's southern frontier, and everyone in Marquis Wu's household would spare nothing to assist them. That was worth more than any treasure, surpassing a host of spiritual valuables.
Interestingly, Li Yunlong met Chu Yunfei on his return journey. Their temperaments matched, and they felt like old friends at first sight. Upon learning that Marquis Wu had been wounded and the frontier was under pressure, Chu Yunfei made an immediate decision to travel with Li Yunlong to Southgate City and do his part for the common people.
"Fate truly works in wondrous ways beyond words!"
At this sight, Xuanming sighed with feeling. Then he set down his teacup, rose, and went to the Scripture Pavilion. He headed straight to the third floor, seated himself at a desk, and began reading Daoist scriptures.
Three days later, Xuan Yang descended the mountain to roam the mortal world, following Xuanming's example and practicing the Dao among mountains and rivers.
Five days later, Xuan Kong and Daoist Fei Bai met at the foot of Floating Cloud Mountain and entered the human world together, vowing to taste every delicacy under