A short while later, the leading female cultivator of Taiyin Palace held the written agreement and read it carefully, while her fellow disciples gathered around her to look.
For cultivators of the Immortal Dao, examining such an agreement meant more than reading its contents. They could also sense the traces of aura left in both parties' handwriting or handprints.
Once she finished reading, she understood that everything Jiang Lang and Yi Shuyuan had said was true. The leading female cultivator returned the agreement to Yi Shuyuan.
"We were somewhat too agitated just now. Please forgive us, fellow Daoists. We are the courtyard heads of Taiyin Palace. I am Ning Chen."
The other four female cultivators stepped forward in turn, each bowing and giving her name.
"Ning Yi." "Ning Xin." "Ning Si." "I am Ning Xi."
After seeing the agreement, the women's attitude had clearly changed considerably.
"May we ask who you two fellow Daoists are?"
Ning Chen looked toward Yi Shuyuan as she spoke. She had been a little agitated earlier, and Jiang Lang had drawn too much attention. Looking at Yi Shuyuan again now, she noticed a faint, elusive pure aura accompanying him. He was clearly someone accomplished in the Immortal Dao.
"My name is Yi Shuyuan, a mere Rogue Person of the Immortal Dao, and a wandering storyteller in the mortal world!"
Jiang Lang also stepped forward, wholly unconcerned by the confrontation that had nearly broken out.
"I am Jiang Lang. As you can see, I am of Dragonkind, the newly appointed lord of Longwind Lake's waters. I accompanied my closest friend here to look for someone!"
"So you are Fellow Daoist Yi and the Dragon King of Longwind Lake! Forgive our earlier discourtesy!"
As the female cultivator of Taiyin Palace spoke, her gaze returned to the little