Chapter 909: Suzhu Reefs (I)
Kong Tingyun had always worn traditional Xiang robes, but the color was now deeper and the material far more luxurious. Golden mountain patterns adorned the collar and sleeve edges, while the two shimmering fasteners were woven from brilliant gold and jade.
She was followed by a man and a woman, both at the Foundation Establishment Realm. They appeared quite young and were surveying the surroundings, glancing at Li Qinghong with a touch of reverence in their eyes.
The group flew across the great lake amid a strong morning breeze under clear skies. Li Qinghong led Kong Tingyun down into the hall, where Kong Tingyun dismissed her two attendants.
"Wait outside the mountain."
"As you command!"
The two bowed respectfully and retreated. Li Qinghong, having heard everything clearly and noticing Kong Tingyun's attire, offered her congratulations, "Congratulations, Sister, on taking charge of Profound Peak Gate and becoming the leader of your gate."
Kong Tingyun let out a soft laugh. Her lineage was not considered powerful within the gate, and she had reached this point solely by earning Chang Xi’s favor. It had not been easy, so she was naturally pleased. She returned the congratulations and entered the hall with Li Qinghong.
Li Xijun followed them in. Li Qinghong hadn’t yet said much, so Kong Tingyun resumed in her usual warm and intimate tone, "Qinghong, did you know... Mount Bianyan was broken open by deception? They invited a devil cultivator from the Southern Sea who has practiced this particular method for generations... His name is Yu Jiang.
"The Southern Sea is full of big islands like Lüfang and Songzhou, with very long names. He’s from Danjungwulo and practices the Shamanic Talisman Dao."
Li Qinghong immediately matched the name to the person in her memories and made a mental note. As Kong Tingyun shared a few updates, she gently interjected, "There’s one matter I’d like to trouble you with. We’ve talked about the Purple Mansion Realm spirit item before. Yu Fuzi from Changxiao Gate is still overseas. He has a complicated background, and his master Xun Yizi, Zhou Han, is said to be formidable as well. He entered seclusion years ago to break through to the Purple Mansion Realm. The spirit item in his possession wouldn’t be given up easily. Are there any other leads?"