That afternoon.
In Southern Chu's Imperial Capital.
At the Cloud-Knot Inn.
"Please wait a moment, honored guest. We'll announce your arrival right away."
The inn attendant showed Xu Taiping into a side room to wait.
The Dongfang Household had booked the entire inn, and outsiders were ordinarily forbidden entry.
"Thank you for the trouble."
Xu Taiping nodded slightly.
Rather than sit down, he walked over to the bed, took out his Dragon Gall Wine, and sipped it as he spoke inwardly with Fairy Lingyue. "Sister Lingyue, while our conversation was interrupted, the Lotus Eye fell dormant after showing me Dongfang Yuejian's three tribulations."
"As for Qingxuan's great calamity, it only made the scene it showed me earlier a little clearer."
"From what I sensed, it wasn't unwilling to show me more projected scenes of Qingxuan's calamity. It seemed to be gathering strength."
Before long, Fairy Lingyue's voice sounded beside Xu Taiping's ear-
"I also sensed that your Lotus Eye seemed to be gathering strength."
Xu Taiping's heart tightened slightly, and he continued asking inwardly:
"Could it be because Qingxuan's great calamity is so severe that projecting it takes time?"
"Not necessarily. It might also need more time because an entire realm lies between us."
Fairy Lingyue answered.
Her words put Xu Taiping somewhat at ease.
"When you said just now that the Lotus Eye made that scene a little clearer, what did you mean?"
Fairy Lingyue asked.
"Every blade of grass and every tree in the scene was clearly visible. Judging by some of the banners hanging outside the Dragon Gate Hall, Qingxuan was probably preparing for a sect celebration at the time."
"Does your Qingxuan hold any celebrations around this time of year? Perhaps we can find some clues there."
"I asked Little Martial Aunt. Apart from the Seven