Junzi Mountain took charge of the carriage drawn by Mutant Beasts, which remained temporarily at the foot of the mountain.
The old man accompanied them in person as the group climbed the steps.
Junzi Mountain could certainly be considered a tall mountain, but none of them were ordinary mortals.
"Although I may be younger than you immortal masters, my body is already old and decrepit, and I likely do not have long to live. I imagine it is not too presumptuous to call myself an old man."
The old man raised his head to look at Junzi Mountain in the distance and its connected expanse of pure white buildings.
"I am the head of Junzi Academy-Chen Wenqian."
A faint smile of pride appeared on Chen Wenqian's aged face as he turned to Chen Baiqing and the others and said:
"Since you immortal masters have made this rare visit to Junzi Mountain, why not let me show you around?"
Chen Baiqing did not respond, continuing forward with unhurried steps.
Different purposes called for different stances and attitudes.
The main purpose of this visit to Junzi Mountain was to protect Li Junzi, so naturally, they needed to put some pressure on Junzi Mountain.
Being too agreeable could easily lead others to misjudge her boundaries, while contradicting them at the slightest disagreement would make her seem difficult to approach or negotiate with.
An aloof immortal master who was difficult to approach and strongly focused on her purpose was therefore the best role to adopt.
Cui Hao and Lin Luoyu both remained very quiet, leaving every decision to Chen Baiqing.
Whether Third Senior Sister's decisions at this moment were right or wrong was something to discuss afterward. What they needed to do now was present a united front to outsiders.
Chen Wenqian saw a