A Light Breeze Amid Dao Discussion

"Good! Then we'll do as Shenglai said. Whether it works or not, we'll have to give it a try!"

Xuan Zhou agreed to the matter, and the gloom on everyone's faces immediately faded considerably.

Upon hearing this, the old hall master, Zou Zhongyi, once more kindled hope in his heart. Yet constrained by his status, he found it difficult to request to accompany them, and his expression turned awkward for a moment.

"Old Zou, these children are going to Pine Mountain, and they will likely be taking a ferry. They are currently short one helmsman. Would you be willing to take up that role?"

Xuan Zhou saw through the thoughts of this old Dynasty official and asked with a smile.

Zou Zhongyi was stunned at first, then immediately beamed with delight. Excitedly, he said, "I'm willing! I'm willing! Thank you, Lord Inspector, for granting this!"

With the matter settled, Xuan Zhou wasted no time and immediately made a trip to the palace.

The Tiger Chasing Emperor's decree soon arrived, permitting He Shenglai and Shen Yue to spar and discuss the Dao with Dongfang Yingcai in the capacity of prodigies.

The decree did not mention the Yang Family at all. In other words, the Murong Clan had made its stance clear: saving the Yang Family was their personal affair and had nothing to do with the Dynasty's decision-making.

It also specifically named Wen Zishu, Zi He, Hong Yao, and Zou Zhongyi.

All of them were Dynasty cultivators recorded in the registry. On this journey, they could only observe the ceremony and were forbidden from having any other exchanges with the Donglai Sect. Moreover, a spiritual connection cultivator would accompany all their actions.

Though this restriction existed, they at least had a chance to go to Pine Mountain, so everyone agreed.

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