Dongfang Yuejian then looked at Xu Taiping and said softly:
"The battle merits in this ledger should be the ones Elder Jiang said could be exchanged for treasures."
Xu Taiping nodded slightly, then put away the scroll without betraying anything.
Just then, the elderly Gu Yu vigorously wiped the tear tracks from his face with his sleeve, scrambled up from the ground, and lowered his head in embarrassment.
"I... I've made a fool of myself before you Upper Immortals."
Xu Taiping shook his head and asked expressionlessly:
"Are you Gu Yu of Hongling Town?"
Although he already knew the man's identity, he still had to go through the motions.
After all, in Gu Yu's mind, the three of them were immortals from the Upper Realm. How could they possibly know a nobody like him?
The elderly Gu Yu immediately nodded vigorously.
"Yes, I am indeed Gu Yu of Hongling Town!"
Dongfang Yuejian coughed twice, then said in all seriousness:
"We have received your request. Now, you need only tell this immortal where Eight Heroes Valley is, then wait at home for news."
The elderly Gu Yu immediately nodded with delight.
"Many thanks, Upper Immortals!"
Then the elderly Gu Yu frowned again.
"Upper Immortals, it is already dark, and Eight Heroes Valley lies deep in the mountains. The journey is extremely difficult."
"Why not rest in this small courtyard tonight? Tomorrow morning, this old man will lead you Upper Immortals to Eight Heroes Valley!"
Dongfang Yuejian immediately shook her head at his words.
"There's no need. At night, we..."
"Grrr..."
Before Dongfang Yuejian could finish, her stomach suddenly growled. A hunger she had not felt for who knew how many years suddenly swept over her like a raging tide.
"Grrr, grrr..."
It was not just Dongfang Yuejian. Beside her, Xuanzhi's and