As Yun Lintian's group drew closer to the heart of the Xuanming Mountains, the air crackled with the potent energy of countless alchemical experiments and potent elixirs. The very essence of the mountains seemed imbued with the pursuit of knowledge and power.
Yun Lintian turned to Gong Yuxiao and Zhu Jinxiu, their features now subtly altered, their auras veiled beneath the masterful disguise.
"Remember," he instructed, his voice firm yet gentle, "we're here to gather information, not to cause a scene. You two will be my maidservants, keeping a low profile and observing everything. I'll handle the interactions with the alchemists."
The women nodded, their eyes gleaming with a mix of determination and anxiety. They had never ventured into the heart of True God Xuanming's domain before, and the air thrummed with an undercurrent of danger.
