True Monarch Changchun heard Xu Qing's response, his lips curling into a subtly meaningful smile. Neither praising nor commenting, he simply waved his hand, signaling him to withdraw.
In accordance, Xu Qing took his leave. Although his mind was filled with thoughts, he couldn't fathom the deeper meaning behind the True Monarch's silent smile. On his way back to Yuyang Cave Heaven, he walked briskly. The cave's interior was shrouded in mist, and spiritual birds chirped, but he had no heart to appreciate the serene scenery.
At this moment, a child dressed in a goose-yellow Daoist Robe, with delicate features, approached. The child moved nimbly, quickly walking to Xu Qing's front, and respectfully bowed, speaking crisply: "True Master Li, the True Monarch requests your presence at the True Monarch's Cave Mansion for a discussion."
Xu Qing was slightly taken aback, then smiled and agreed, secretly pondering why True Monarch Yuyang had summoned him.
