"Uh!" Li Xiaoya found himself speechless. He had never expected the Cultivation World to be so worldly, so ruled by power-and perhaps even more so than the mortal world. After a long silence, he finally asked, "Then where is Thousand Leaves Valley? How long would it take?" If it doesn't take too long, I might as well agree.
"Thousand Leaves Valley is several thousand li to the north. By my estimate, if everything goes smoothly, the round trip should take about twenty days!" Mu Qilong said.
"That long?" Li Xiaoya's breath caught. He had thought it was somewhere nearby and would not take much time. He could hardly wait another moment, let alone twenty-odd days! He continued, "There won't be any danger in there, will there?"
"Hehe, Spirit-Replenishing Liquid is a rare heavenly treasure. Naturally, it isn't found in ordinary places. There is bound to be some danger, but as long as we're careful, with our cultivation, we shouldn't be in any real danger!" A trace of hesitation flickered in Mu Qilong's eyes before he chuckled.
"Oh!" Li Xiaoya fell silent after that single response, thinking, Judging by their expressions, I'd be surprised if it weren't dangerous. And it'll take so much time. Better not get involved. Having decided that, he was just about to refuse.
"Grand Elder! Grand Elder!" An urgent voice came from outside the courtyard, and the Dark-Skinned Youth who had been guarding the gate earlier hurried inside.
"What is it? Why are you so flustered?" Mu Qilong's expression darkened as he asked coldly.
"They're here again!" the Dark-Skinned Youth said, his face tense.
"They?" Li Xiaoya looked at Mu Qilong in confusion and asked curiously.
"Go! Tell them the Market District won't reopen until a month from now!" Mu Qilong's expression changed. Ignoring Li Xiaoya, he