Su Jiu's thoughts shifted as she stood to one side. She could understand the Jade Sword Sect's involvement. After all, Qin Ming and his fellow disciple had visited the Spiritflight Continent and naturally seen the state it was in. It was hardly surprising that they had reported it to their sect. But what was going on with the Mystic Dharma Immortal Sect?
Xia Jue patted Su Jiu's head and smiled. "Your priority right now is still to work hard at improving your strength."
Perhaps it was her imagination, but Su Jiu always felt that Xia Jue still treated her like a little girl who had yet to grow up.
She tilted her head slightly away to express her displeasure, then continued, "Have you found any leads on the other Spirit-Draining Stone trail, Senior Brother?"
Xia Jue withdrew his hand, looking amused. "Don't worry. We have leads on everything." His eyes darkened slightly as he continued, "There are two directions we can pursue. By the time you leave the Far North Secret Realm, this should be resolved."
Su Jiu gave Xia Jue a skeptical look.
"Little girl, don't think the Enforcement Hall is so useless. It's far stronger than you imagine."
Su Jiu's tone remained cool, but her words secretly amused Xia Jue. "Senior Brother Xia, I'm not little anymore."
Something seemed to occur to Xia Jue, and he chuckled. "Mm, you certainly aren't little anymore."
Su Jiu felt there was something strange about his smile, but she gave it no further thought. After cupping her hands in farewell, she left.
As Xia Jue watched Su Jiu's retreating figure, the smile in his eyes gradually cooled.
He swept a glance to the side. "Come out."
As soon as Xia Jue spoke, a disciple dressed in the Enforcement Hall's uniform appeared beside