Elsewhere.
Riding the wind, Lu Zhiming drifted down into a residence in Mystic Scenery City and stood with utmost respect before the Daoist meditating in the courtyard.
"Greetings, Uncle."
The Daoist opened his eyes and asked gently, "What brings you here, Zhiming?"
Lu Zhiming weighed his words before speaking. "I have taken a fancy to a fellow Daoist's treasure, but I do not know what to offer in exchange. I came specifically to seek your advice, Uncle."
Although Lu Zhiming coveted the [Celestial Season Orbs], he had not lost his reason and rashly tried to pressure their owner into an exchange. Before going, he had deliberately come to consult a Celestial Person elder of his clan.
The Daoist before him was his clan uncle, Lu Jianqing, whose Daoist name was [Knowing the Subtle].
While observing from the clouds, Lu Jianqing had already noticed Lu Zhiming's interest in the [Celestial Season Orbs]. He was not surprised that Lu Zhiming had come to consult him before acting; instead, he felt gratified.
Attending to every detail and planning with care—with such a disposition, once Lu Zhiming attained the Celestial Person realm, he would surely become a mainstay of the Hengyang Lu's next generation.
Lu Jianqing said slowly, "The Jingyang Li are not skilled in artifact refining. I have also met all the talented juniors in their clan."
"This can be done."
Hearing this, Lu Zhiming was overjoyed.
Since his uncle had said so, that fellow surnamed Li was most likely from the Eastern Bian Li Clan, whose old generation was fading before the new could take its place.
"Thank you, Uncle."
After bowing in thanks, Lu Zhiming took Zhao Yan, who had been waiting outside, and headed to Zhang Yuan's residence in the north of the city.
Only then did Liu Yihong