It seemed I really had to join Heaven Forsaken. With Senior Qing's information, I would surely be able to uncover the truth behind Hundred Herbs Sect's destruction of my Shang Hua Ming! Xiao Hua narrowed his eyes and thought to himself. But... Hundred Herbs Sect was clearly both the planner and the beneficiary. Even if Heaven Forsaken learned of this, what could it do? Heaven Forsaken is merely a loose gathering of Rogue Cultivators, all at the Qi Cultivation stage, vastly inferior to Hundred Herbs Sect! Besides... avenging the Sect Master and my two senior brothers must still fall upon my shoulders. Before I have any certainty, I absolutely cannot reveal the slightest clue! I absolutely cannot draw Hundred Herbs Sect's attention!! No one... no one can notice me!
After some more time, the group stopped before a small building. A stone stele stood before it, carved with strange runes whose purpose was unknown. At the entrance hung a square plaque bearing three ancient, unadorned characters: "Huayun Courtyard."
"Fellow Daoists, welcome to Heaven Forsaken. This Huayun Courtyard is one of Heaven Forsaken's properties in Jingbo City. It was truly bought with spirit stones. Once you come here, treat it as your own cave abode!" Qing Fengmin was rarely so relaxed and humorous, drawing smiles from Han Fei and the others. Ma Dengsheng laughed. "This was Fellow Daoist Qing's laborious achievement. As a fellow Rogue Cultivator, I am truly ashamed of myself!"
"Fellow Daoist Ma flatters me. So long as one persists in any small matter, it can become a great undertaking. Though we Rogue Cultivators may be individually weak, once gathered together, we are certainly not a force to be underestimated!" Qing Fengmin said with a cupped-hand salute and a smile. "Please, everyone, please."
"Senior Qing, please go first!" Han