Chapter 560: Journey to Purple Smoke (II)
After Li Qinghong explained her plans, Li Xijun nodded thoughtfully and said in a low voice, "With Situ Mo confined on Golden Sack Island, now is an opportune time to go out. Since you are headed to the Eastern Sea, Aunt, you can also meet Second Granduncle."
"As for the Purple Smoke Gate…" Li Xijun asked, "Which younger family member will we send?"
Li Qinghong pondered briefly, then replied softly, "Most of the Cheng and Ming generation have average talent. Chenghuai needs to remain at home… Yuexiang may be the only one with enough aptitude."
Li Xijun shook his head, "Without Uncle Yuanjiao's approval, it will not work. Let us set this aside for now. Aunt, go to the Eastern Sea and consult Uncle Jiao first, then return at your leisure."
"Very well."
Seeing his reasoning, Li Qinghong nodded in agreement. She gathered her things and set out alone, riding the wind. Li Xijun escorted her to the edge of Moongaze Lake, then returned to his cave dwelling to review his sword techniques twice more before sealing the stone door to resume his cultivation.
On Mount Qingdu, the spring breeze lingered, the grass and trees grew lush, and the immortal towers and pavilions stood with only scattered figures, soon swallowed by the deepening night.
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As Li Qinghong left Mount Qingdu, a light rain began to fall, and looking out, she saw endless dark clouds stretching across the sky. The rain itself was gentle, but it was unrelenting. She rode the wind through it for a long time and still could not find the edge of this cloud cover.