Chapter 648: Arrival of the Luan (I)
Li Xizhi traveled swiftly to the Eastern Sea, riding the ocean currents for a time before arriving at Green Pine Island. The sea surrounding the island was in a constant state of turbulence, with exposed earth veins and erupting fire veins generating all kinds of spiritual qi.
On the island itself, many green pines had already collapsed. The area was divided into a dozen different zones, each guarded by disciples of various immortal gates. These zones had been adapted to suit different needs, harnessing various methods to collect spiritual qi.
He landed atop the peak, where a disciple in green robes sat cross-legged on the mountainside, seemingly waiting for some time. Seeing Li Xizhi arrive on a gust of wind, the disciple let out a sigh of relief and hurried forward with an anxious expression, saying, "Daoist, you are finally back! The sect has sent word that you need to escort a group to Splitreed Island and bring back some replacements. I have been searching everywhere for you!"
"Oh?" Li Xizhi had anticipated such tasks and had planned accordingly, knowing that he wouldn't miss any deadlines during his absence. He asked calmly, "When is the deadline? And where are these people?"
The disciple cupped his fist and replied, "There are still several months left. Now that you have returned, Daoist, I will make the necessary arrangements at once!"
The disciple left in haste, leaving Li Xizhi to shake his head slightly in puzzlement, thinking, The roster had been finalized long ago. Why the sudden change? Something about this is odd.
He waited quietly for a while until a cloudliner lifted off from the island. Taking flight, he surveyed the scene and noticed that the ship's passengers were mostly older Qi Cultivators, with a few Foundation Establishment Realm guest cultivators mixed in.
"Greetings, Daoist!" They saluted in unison. Li Xizhi waved dismissively, not wanting to waste time. He guided the cloudliner into the sky, only pausing over the ocean to observe more closely. He noted that, despite being reassigned from such a prosperous place, the cultivators showed little sign of dissatisfaction.
Feigning casual interest, he remarked, "What matter is so urgent that it requires your immediate reassignment?"