Ji Qing's reply came swiftly. Not long after Chu Mo sent his voice transmission talisman, a streak of light returned to his cave abode, inviting him over for a chat.
He tidied himself up, then mounted his Spirit Cloud and flew toward Ji Qing's cave abode. About a quarter of an hour later, a cave abode far grander than his own came into view.
"Hahaha, Junior Brother Chu! We haven't met for a few days, and your cultivation has already advanced. Congratulations!"
Upon seeing Chu Mo, Ji Qing immediately mustered a smile and stepped aside to usher him in.
"It was all thanks to the pill the High Person bestowed on me. Otherwise, I could never have made such progress." Chu Mo smiled as he answered, taking the opportunity to survey the interior.
Exotic flowers and rare plants adorned the rooms, steeped in rich numinous vitality; lustrous pearls and moonstones cast a gentle glow, bathing the interior in something like dawn light.
He had to admit, it was far more luxurious than his own cave abode.
Ji Qing led Chu Mo to a jade table and poured him a cup of spirit tea before saying, "Junior Brother, you sought me out in such haste that I doubt you came merely to chat. Is something important on your mind?"
"Nothing escapes your keen eyes, Senior Brother." Chu Mo's expression grew a little more serious. "To be frank, I've taken the liberty of visiting because I wanted to ask you about someone."
"Oh? Who has caught your interest so thoroughly?" Ji Qing perked up.
"Senior Brother Li at the Scripture Repository."
"Old Man Li?" Ji Qing raised an eyebrow. "Why would an old man nearing the end of his lifespan attract your attention?
"If he hadn't been lucky enough in his younger