Chapter 37: Courting
After having spoken to the independent cultivator Ri Xin some more, Li Lang gathered all the Yellow Wind Flowers he could and brought a sample of every material he came across into Ruby’s artifact space. He then made his way back to Xiang Yang as he thought about the things he had learned from the conversation.
Li Lang lamented at the fact how unlikely it was for him to see Ri Xin again, as he was touring the entire Violet Isles with his master. Someone with a rare unique physique was a valuable specimen to study, but Li Lang had to make do with a short conversation instead.
It had broadened his horizon on different factors that affected cultivation, where he had previously thought aptitude was everything. During the entire journey back to the city, he fell into deep thought about the correlation between the strength of one’s spiritual roots and aptitude, and how it could be measured.
As he entered the city, he made his way straight to the branch office of Spirit Grove. He hadn’t corresponded with anyone on getting back to the sect, so he had to set foot in the branch office for the first time to arrange transportation.
It was located deep in the center of Xiang Yang, in a prime location near where various guilds like the Alchemist Guild were located. Spirit Grove’s branch office was a splendid estate that you would expect a rich merchant to have, but otherwise looked like a normal residence.
The gates were wide open, and anyone could walk straight in. After going through a short path flanked by a splendid garden, the main hall came into view with several servants toiling around inside.
Li Lang was immediately noticed with his unique appearance combined with the robes that gave away his affiliation as an outer disciple.
He strode down the hall straight toward where a woman sat in the back with perfect posture, enjoying some tea. As he made his way toward her, he couldn’t help but notice another girl beside the woman, with her back turned to him.
“Outer disciple Li Lang greets senior.” He introduced himself, holding a fist with his other hand, and bowed.
“I am Deacon Bing. How can I help you, Junior Li?”
“I’m looking for transportation back to the sect.”
“I see, well you’re in luck. A Skyrunner is scheduled to come here soon. You should head out to the gates with Ling Xue here. An elder is personally coming to pick her up.”