Qiao Yue continued, "Two years ago, an inheritance descended upon Chongxu Ancient Temple. It came from Ge Hong, the Baopuzi of the Eastern Jin dynasty."
Chen Siyao asked, "Who got it?"
"A young man named Zhong Zhenyu. A Goose City local who was still an ordinary high school student at the time. His cultivation soared after he received the inheritance, and he later got into Pengcheng High Martial Arts."
Yang Wanqing chimed in from behind, "I know him! He caused quite a stir at our school back then. Zhong Zhenyu is now second on the Meridian Opening Realm rankings. He should be breaking through to Golden Body soon."
Qiao Yue smiled. "You're very well informed, Miss Yang."
"Of course."
Qiao Yue quickened his pace and continued, "An inheritance's descent requires a massive amount of natural energy as a catalyst."
"There was an energy disturbance beneath the temple at the time. The Resources Department sent people down to investigate, and that was how they discovered this vein thirteen hundred meters beneath the rear mountain. It was the energy source for the inheritance's descent."
Chen Hao asked no more questions.
They walked along the asphalt road for about ten minutes, then rounded a bend...
Chongxu Ancient Temple.
An old plaque hung above the crimson entrance gate. Time had worn its three characters faint, but they were still legible.
"Chongxu Temple."
The stone steps outside had been renovated, and safety railings had been installed on both sides. Staff checked identification at the entrance.
Qiao Yue flashed his Resources Department badge, and the group passed straight through.
Chongxu Ancient Temple was small.
It had two courtyards, one behind the other. The main hall enshrined the Three Pure Ones, while the side hall held several unfamiliar statues of deities.
An old banyan tree stood in