"It's all settled now."
Jiang Yang shook his head. Once he had made suitable arrangements for Qing He, he would have nothing left weighing on him.
Xuan Guang acknowledged this and said:
"Go back for now. Once your martial uncle and I have reached a decision, I'll let you know."
"Yes."
Jiang Yang rose as instructed and bowed in farewell.
After Jiang Yang left, Xuan Guang sent a maid to invite Xuan Di over. After a moment's thought, however, he raised his hand and invoked his divine powers, spoke a few words to a speck of shimmering light in his palm, then released it and let it disperse.
Before long, a dusky hue spread across the horizon. Heavy Water descended and took human form: a man in dark robes, his hair gathered high beneath a crown, a long beard on his face, and a jade disc hanging at his waist.
He approached, seated himself without ceremony, and said:
"What did you summon me for, senior brother? Are you anxious about that spiritual qi?"
"True Person Zhi Qiu happens to be free at present, so I assigned him to keep watch nearby. There's nothing to worry about. It should be ready to harvest in another three months at most."
The spirit land posed no problem, Deer Antler was even easier for an immortal Sect to obtain, and they had ample manpower. All they lacked was time, and no amount of human effort could change that.
Xuan Guang shook his head and said calmly:
"I'm in no hurry over the spiritual qi. I called you here for another important matter."
"Whatever it is, senior brother, just say the word."
Xuan Di lifted his cup and blew across it, speaking with complete frankness.
Xuan Guang chuckled softly and said:
"I do need to