The cold wind sighed through an expanse of white.
Amid the wind and snow, Zhao Yi and Liu Yu stood in midair, gazing toward Xuanli Island, shrouded in clouds and mist in the distance.
"What a fine Xuanli Island. Qingli Rogue has managed it remarkably well!"
Zhao Yi voiced his praise as though he could see the island's scenery through its formation.
Beside him, Liu Yu coughed a few times. Looking toward the distant Xuanli Island, he said, "Qingli Rogue truly is a man of unwavering resolve. He mastered both water and fire to achieve Spirit Drawing-a marvel of the Yunsha Sea Region!"
"Mm, he's coming out!"
Hearing this, the two waited quietly for Qingli Rogue.
Before long, a figure appeared in blue robes, his long hair loose, a ribbon patterned in red and blue tied around his forehead and a small spirit gourd hanging at his waist. It was Qingli Rogue.
Somewhat puzzled at the sight of Zhao Yi and Liu Yu, he nevertheless smiled and greeted them with a bow.
Suddenly, Qingli Rogue realized that he could not discern the slightest trace of Zhao Yi's cultivation. His aura was ethereal. Recalling the rumors, his heart gave a violent leap, and he bowed again. "Qingli congratulates Island Lord Zhao on attaining the Dao Foundation. Longevity is within your reach!"
A gentle breeze lifted him upright. Finding himself raised without the slightest ability to resist, he was all the more astonished!
"Fellow Daoist Qingli, there's no need for such ceremony. We've come unannounced because we have a favor to ask!"
Zhao Yi helped Qingli Rogue up and spoke gently.
"In that case, please follow me onto the island."
Qingli Rogue suppressed his confusion and politely invited the two onto the island. The three entered Xuanli Island one after another and