Chen Hao nodded, then asked A Meng in some puzzlement:
"Master, why do you think the Nine Prefectures value this Xu Taiping so highly?"
A Meng shook his head at the question and said:
"Liu Chuxuan always says half and hides the other half. No one knows what he's really thinking."
The two had been entrusted by the Nine Prefectures to infiltrate Qingxuan separately and find a way to save Xu Taiping when turmoil broke out.
"Ask Huang Que when they'll reach Qingxuan. Unless his master is here, I won't make a move with Qingxuan's Sword Formation in place."
A Meng said.
"He just sent me a message saying his master's old ailment has flared up again. They'll probably need another incense stick's worth of time to reach Qingxuan."
Chen Hao gave a wry smile.
Hearing this, A Meng shook his head helplessly and said:
"We'll play it by ear. First, let's see whether that brat has made any progress in the three years since we last met. If he hasn't improved at all, I can't be bothered to save him, no matter how many Gold Essence Coins the Nine Prefectures offer."
Beside the Stored Swords Grounds at Five Elders Pool.
"Third Senior Brother, Fourth Senior Brother, Fifth Senior Sister, why have you all come?"
Xu Taiping looked in surprise at his senior brothers and sisters, almost all of whom were present.
"Linglong has woken up. She said that if only Eldest Senior Sister accompanied you, people would laugh at our Seventh Peak for having no one left. So she cried and clamored, insisting that we all come to be with you."
Fifth Senior Sister Wu Mo said, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
Hearing that Senior Sister Linglong had woken up filled Xu Taiping's heart with joy. When