Xu Taiping nodded and opened the envelope in his hand-
"At the commission of Empress Qi of White Tree Kingdom: three months from now, the Sixth Princess of White Tree Kingdom will travel to Wujiao Country for peace talks. Both White Tree Kingdom and Wujiao Country are doing everything they can to prevent these talks, so the Sixth Princess of White Tree Kingdom's journey will be fraught with danger. Xu Taiping, you must ensure the Sixth Princess of White Tree Kingdom reaches Wujiao Country safely, then escort her safely back to White Tree Kingdom after the peace talks are concluded."
After reading the letter, Zhao Linglong and Qingxiao both relaxed.
"I've been to both White Tree Kingdom and Wujiao Country. Both are mortal nations, and most of their people practice the Martial Dao. There are some rogue cultivators, but not many, and most are around the Gate Opening Realm. Only the palaces have one or two Nether Gazing Realm rogue cultivators."
Dugu Qingxiao explained this to Xu Taiping.
"That's right. If it's just an escort mission, it won't be too difficult. What you have to worry about are demon-slaying and fiend-extermination missions."
Zhao Linglong nodded as well.
"How could they possibly send a disciple alone on a demon-slaying mission?"
Qingxiao shook his head.
"Even so, Taiping, you should learn more about White Tree Kingdom and Wujiao Country. You can buy intelligence on both countries through the Bronze Mirror."
He continued.
"Don't worry, Senior Brother. I'll investigate thoroughly."
Xu Taiping nodded and put the letter away.
He felt he could handle an escort mission in a mere mortal nation. Besides, after three years without leaving the mountain, he was rather looking forward to seeing the streets and marketplaces of the mortal world again.
"All right, Junior Brother, tidy up this courtyard