Kui Water Hall.
"Disciple Wei Sheng pays his respects to the Court Master!"
Within the great hall, where layer upon layer of gauze curtains intertwined, Wei Sheng cupped his fists and bowed toward the full-figured silhouette reclining high on a cloud couch.
"I heard you seized a treasure ship from the Si'an Commerce Alliance?!" Gu Yunxi asked with a smile.
"I've been wronged! This disciple only happened to pick it up. How could I possibly have the strength to seize it?"
Wei Sheng hurriedly protested his innocence.
"Hmph, a treasure ship that size, and you just picked it up?"
Gu Yunxi scoffed, clearly unconvinced, but she did not pursue the matter. Seeing Wei Sheng return safely was already enough to satisfy her.
She then asked about his recent cultivation.
"Lately, this disciple's foundation has grown increasingly solid. It feels as though I could open my lungs at any moment-"
"Enough! Asking this Court Master for a true art the moment we meet. You really wouldn't rise early without something to gain."
Gu Yunxi gave a soft snort, her tone seemingly displeased. Yet there was no anger in her expression; instead, a faint smile showed through.
"This disciple only wishes to complete the task you entrusted to me sooner."
Wei Sheng smiled faintly.
"Yuque."
Gu Yunxi called out.
Chen Yuque immediately walked in carrying a tray.
Her expression was somewhat complicated.
In all her time following the Court Master, this was the first time she had seen her take the initiative to seek out a true art and potent medicinal herbs for a disciple.
Wei Sheng did not look at Chen Yuque.
At that moment, his gaze was entirely drawn to the two things on the tray!
The Gengjin True Art and two Metal-Element Great Medicines.
Although he had expected this,