Dragonhead Mountain.
A chilly mountain wind blew into Song Yan's face as he climbed the winding bluestone steps, his stride steady, heading toward the Elders' Court halfway up the mountain.
The Elders' Court followed the contours of the mountain, its great halls and clusters of cave abodes scattered across the slope.
Pavilions large and small, towers high and low-it was magnificent without appearing disordered.
With a sect member confined to reflect on her mistakes, he should, by rights, have gone to Yang Wenxuan if he wanted to see Qin Xijun.
Of course he was not going to that bastard. Not only did the man bear a grudge against him, he was also the one Granny Qin had beaten up.
Song Yan decided to sound out Elder Zhang Guangyuan first.
If that did not work, he would ask Elder Xu Ziqing.
"I am Song Yan of Demon-Exorcising Peak, back from Dragon Pool Mountain. I have come to pay my respects to Elder Zhang."
Facing the two disciples at the entrance, he politely introduced himself.
In fact, the two disciples guarding the court had recognized Song Yan from a distance, before he even approached.
"Of... of course. Please wait a moment, Senior Brother Song. I'll announce you."
The disciple who spoke looked very young. Song Yan had no idea which elder he was related to.
"Sorry for the trouble."
A little later, the disciple on duty hurried out and beckoned to Song Yan. "Senior Brother Song, please follow me."
This young junior brother was a chatterbox, talking nonstop as they walked.
"Senior Brother Song, I wonder if you still remember me."
His face lit up as he spoke. "A few years ago, when you crossed the Heart-Refining Road from the Outer Sect, Senior Brother Lü and I handled your admission to the