The sun set into dusk.
Zhang Yuan's temporary lodging was called the Clear Radiance Courtyard. It was practically a manor, complete with a reception hall, ornamental gardens, and more. Everything was fine, except that it was a little deserted. Cui Yuanxi seemed busy with something; he had been here an entire day, yet she had not come to see him.
Aside from asking Cui Yuanxi, Zhang Yuan had also asked Xiao Shi whether she had seen his Master, Xiao Yuanjun. The answer was no.
Fortunately, the connection through [Myriad Coexistence] remained intact, allowing Zhang Yuan to sense Xiao Yuanjun's approximate condition and location.
Knowing that Xiao Yuanjun was in no danger and was not far from Life Continent Island, Zhang Yuan relaxed. He then prepared to leave the Cui Immortal Manor and browse Immortal-Honoring City, buying some food to bring back so they could have dinner together once Xiao Yuanjun arrived on Life Continent Island.
However, Zhang Yuan had barely stepped out of the Clear Radiance Courtyard when Xiao Shi came looking for him. With a practiced motion, she handed him a pastry and said, "Immortal Master, you saved our young lady. When the clan head learned that you had come to our home, he said he wanted to meet you. Would you be available?"
Unlike the Eastern Bian Li Clan, whose clan head was Li Houcheng, a mere Outer Dao Golden Core cultivator, the Aohai Cui Clan's head was a bona fide True Lord: [True Lord Jianmu Dinghai], one of the Three Lords of the Aohai Cui Clan and Cui Yuanxi's father.
"Of course. Please lead the way, Miss Xiao Shi."
Learning that a Golden Core True Lord wanted to meet him, Zhang Yuan naturally had no reason to refuse.
Which mattered more: dinner, or slighting a True Lord