Yun Lintian stepped into the cave, and the walls erupted in illumination. Qing Shui's residual soul materialized gradually, regarding the young man with a composed gaze.
"Your arrival precedes my expectation," he remarked.
Yun Lintian offered a faint smile. "Fortunately, the Azure Spring Grove is now under my clan's management."
"My congratulations," Qing Shui replied with a matching smile.
"There's a matter I seek clarification on, Senior," Yun Lintian began, his voice respectful. "I recently encountered a member of the Azure Royal Clan – National Master Jiu Lang. I understand he hails from the Divine Realm. His presence here piques my curiosity. Would you be able to shed some light on his purpose?"
Yun Lintian's expression conveyed genuine puzzlement, effectively masking any potential suspicion.
A flicker of surprise darted across Qing Shui's eyes, a fleeting moment Yun Lintian nonetheless caught.
