As soon as his words fell, a black shadow shot into the sky.
Moving at an astonishing speed, it hurtled toward Qing Chen and landed before him in an instant.
Qing Chen smiled as though he had just reunited with an old friend after a long separation:
"It is all thanks to Hall Master Xu's attentive care that I have had the chance to do a little something for the Sect.
"In the future, I fear I will still have to rely heavily on your support, Senior Brother!
"Come into the city with me. I have already prepared Spirit Wine and a spirit banquet, so we can have a proper chat inside."
With that, he stepped aside and led Xu Jiuling into the city.
Before long, the group arrived before a towering pavilion. Qing Chen and Xu Jiuling stepped inside, where a lavish spread of Spirit Wine and spirit dishes had already been prepared.
Qing Chen took his seat first and personally filled a cup of Spirit Wine for Xu Jiuling:
"Senior Brother, this is Mid-Grade Second Tier Seven-Fragrance Hidden-Treasure Spirit Wine. Not only is it rich and mellow, but it also offers some benefit to cultivation. Please try it."
Xu Jiuling raised the cup and took a small sip. He immediately felt a stream of Spiritual Power slowly spreading through his body and silently praised the wine's quality.
"Excellent wine! You truly are blessed with great fortune, Junior Brother, to obtain such fine wine so easily."
He gave Qing Chen a long look before continuing:
"Junior Brother Qing, I have come to tell you something important. It was not convenient to speak of it through a Voice Transmission Talisman."
Qing Chen paused slightly, a trace of puzzlement flashing through his eyes. "Oh? Please speak freely, Senior Brother."
Xu Jiuling