Once matters at the Origin Candle Hall were concluded, Jiang Yi was assigned by its administrator to rest in a quiet lodge in the Lower Courtyard. Tomorrow, he would "pay respects to the three masters and receive the true teachings."
Only after completing this sequence of ceremonies could he proceed to the eight peaks and formally take possession of the Eternal Bright Heavenly Pool.
"Sect-tier rules are cumbersome. Our Demonic Dao has already simplified them considerably. The Immortal Dao is what you would really call troublesome-setting up the 'life-bound lamp ceremony' alone takes seven times seven, forty-nine days..." The Great Kui Mysterious Drum's artifact spirit chattered on.
Jiang Yi frowned slightly. Perhaps it was his imagination, but this "old senior" seemed much warmer than before, quite eager to answer his questions and clear up his doubts. He turned to Qiao Hao beside him, who looked immensely pleased with herself, as though she had accomplished something extraordinary and was waiting for praise. He could not help smiling.
"Thank you, Master Xiao Qiao."
Qiao Hao said with a smile:
"That Eternal Bright Heavenly Pool was already a renowned place in ancient times. It once served as a True Lord's cultivation grounds and hosted several Supreme-Grade Pill Assemblies. Once you receive all the bestowals due a Dao Child, you mustn't drive me away."
Jiang Yi smiled faintly and cupped his hands.
"How could I commit such an outrageous betrayal? So long as you are willing, Master Xiao Qiao, when I ascend to True Lord and assume the Dao Child's seat one day, the Eternal Bright Heavenly Pool can certainly be included in the 'betrothal gifts.'" Qiao Hao's jade-like earlobes flushed slightly, and she grew somewhat annoyed.
"You... you have no restraint!"
With that, she rose in a huff and returned to her room