As the golden vortex slowly dissipated within the hall, a figure in ink-dark robes stepped out of it.
Inside the great hall of Youxuan Peak, Chu Mo came to a halt and drew a deep breath. Sensing the abundant spiritual energy of heaven and earth, he felt comfortable all over.
"Nothing beats the comfort of my own cultivation grounds."
He stretched and took the seat at the head of the hall. With a slight stir of his thoughts, the doors opened soundlessly. A graceful figure floated inside, and Bai Li bowed. "My lord, you have returned."
Chu Mo nodded slightly, his gaze settling on her. It had been some time since they last met, and Bai Li's aura had grown even sharper. Despite having a Yin Spirit body, her cultivation had not regressed; instead, it had advanced considerably.
"Did anything happen on the peak while I was away?"
Bai Li answered respectfully, "My lord, everything on the peak has been as usual. During your absence, True Lord Ming Su sent someone with a shipment of magical materials and spiritual items, saying it was the association's routine allocation. Following your instructions, I placed them in the storehouse."
Chu Mo nodded, signaling her to continue.
Bai Li added, "There has still been no word from Elder Primordial Beginning-no messages or summons. However... True Lord Changle did visit once."
"Oh?" Chu Mo raised an eyebrow. "What did she want?"
Bai Li said, "True Lord Changle said she had come to visit you, my lord, and brought some spirit fruits from the Immortal Garden. Following your instructions, I politely declined to let her enter the hall, explaining that you were away."
"She did not stay long. She only asked me to pass along a message: 'Once Junior Brother Youxuan comes out of seclusion, he