Dao Palace Elder

Although Ji Shan was indeed an old acquaintance of Gu Yuanqing, Qiu Weifeng still felt humiliated. Someone had followed behind him without his noticing; if that person had been an enemy, would they not have tracked him right to his door?

Dressed in coarse hemp robes, Ji Shan smiled as he cupped his fists. "Daoist Gu, your Qian Yuan Island was truly difficult for this old man to find. Had I known, I should have asked you for a communication artifact long ago."

Gu Yuanqing revealed himself, turning slightly to invite him in with a smile. "Is Fellow Daoist Ji blaming Gu for failing to come out and welcome you?"

The two had known each other for a long time, so they were naturally quite at ease.

Gu Yuanqing led him into Qingping Grotto-Heaven, where the two took their seats in a pavilion amid the mountains.

Li Chengyi attended them from the side, pouring tea for the pair.

"This is..." Ji Shan noticed that Li Chengyi bore a strong resemblance to Gu Yuanqing.

"My son, Cheng Yi. Hurry and pay your respects to Senior Ji of Profound Heaven Pavilion," Gu Yuanqing said.

"Greetings, Senior Ji." Li Chengyi promptly bowed. He understood his father's intentions. Getting acquainted with these seniors of the Spirit Realm was also preparation for his future journey to the Spirit Realm and the Outer Realm Battlefield.

"Please rise, quickly." Ji Shan stood and personally helped him up, then turned back to Gu Yuanqing with a smile. "So he is your son. Truly a fine and distinguished young man. At such a young age, his cultivation has already reached the Yin Yang Realm. His future is boundless."

Gu Yuanqing smiled. "Fellow Daoist Ji overpraises him. The Dao path is long; he has only just begun."

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