The Yan family is closed to guests today.
Many of the Yan family's usual friends came, but they were all turned away, leaving many to speculate on what might be happening with the Yan family.
Could it be that someone important has arrived?
At this moment, in the Yan Hong Pavilion of the Yan family, including Yan Botao and many elders, all stood respectfully, as if facing a very distinguished guest.
"Everyone, sit, sit, don't just stand there. It feels strange to me," said the middle-aged Taoist in a casual manner, who was seated at the center. He casually placed one foot on the stool and held a banana in his hand, eating and speaking to everyone.
"Yes, yes," everyone chorused, immediately taking their seats.
"We were unprepared for the arrival of Peak Master Mu Hai, our humble abode must have been an unworthy sight," Yan Botao said respectfully.
This morning, he heard that Peak Master Mu Hai, one of the Thirty-Six Peak Masters of the Dao Mountain Ancient Land, had arrived, which indeed surprised Yan Botao.
The Peak Master of the Thirty-Six Peaks of the Dao Mountain Ancient Land, what a status that is.
Moreover, Yan Botao's daughter, Yan Yuyun, is also a disciple of the Dao Mountain Ancient Land, so of course, they must extend their hospitality.
"No need for any special preparations, I'm not that particular," said the middle-aged Taoist nonchalantly, as he casually tossed the banana peel onto the table, then turned serious. "I came to Changting Town last night while pursuing Yan Dongchen."
"Yan Dongchen?" The mention of this name made everyone murmur.
Yan Dongchen is indeed a well-known figure.
A powerful ghost cultivator, whose cultivation had already reached the Innate Realm, and was also renowned within the Yin Shi Tower of ghost cultivators. However, the people from Yin Shi Tower had long not been seen in Minghong State, so why did Yan Dongchen suddenly appear in Minghong State? Could it be that he had set his sights on something in Minghong State?
The people from Yin Shi Tower were notorious for grave robbing and tomb raiding, and they were despised by all, but their actions were so elusive that they were rarely caught.
"It was just a coincidence," Peak Master Mu Hai said casually. "But Yan Dongchen showing up in Minghong State can't be for a good reason. We fought once, I severely injured him, but unfortunately, that bastard ran too fast. I chased him for two days and nights before finally catching up to Changting Town."
"I had already tracked his movements, followed him last night, and saw him entering a place called Evergreen Painting Workshop here in your Changting Town," Peak Master Mu Hai muttered to himself.
"Evergreen Painting Workshop!" Everyone was shocked.
"Hmm?" Peak Master Mu Hai gave a surprised look at the reaction from several people, as their response was rather intense.
"About that Evergreen Painting Workshop, do you know anything about it?" Peak Master Mu Hai looked at everyone, and from their reaction, it seemed that the Evergreen Painting Workshop was no simple place.
"Peak Master Mu Hai, the Evergreen Painting Workshop is inhabited by a distinguished expert," Yan Botao spoke respectfully at this time.
"A distinguished expert?" Peak Master Mu Hai murmured. "No wonder."
"But what happened afterward?" A curious elder also asked.
"After Yan Dongchen entered the Evergreen Painting Workshop, he died," Peak Master Mu Hai did not conceal this and stated it bluntly.
"Died?" Several people were shocked, knowing that Li Changqing was not simple, but Yan Dongchen was at the Innate Realm, and yet he did not even have a chance to escape before dying at Li Changqing's hand?
What exactly did Li Changqing do?
"Tell me about this distinguished expert," Peak Master Mu Hai was also piqued with interest about Li Changqing. He was very curious to know what kind of expert killed Yan Dongchen, the cunning Yin Shi Tower adept, in the Evergreen Painting Workshop without leaving him a chance to escape.
"Let me tell you," Yan Botao did not hold back, recounting the matters concerning Li Changqing.
After hearing Yan Botao exaggeratedly and vividly narrate the story of Li Changqing, Peak Master Mu Hai's slightly sloppy demeanor also became more serious.
To carve a wood sculpture that can awaken someone's Innate potential!
It's known that an artist capable of enabling someone to reach the Innate Realm can be called a Painting Saint.
Does Li Changqing's ability rival that of a Painting Saint?
"Yan Dongchen hit a hard wall," Peak Master Mu Hai murmured, a trace of apprehension in his eyes.
A martial artist cultivates the body, while an artist cultivates the soul.
Reaching the level of a Painting Saint means having exceptionally strong cultivation of the divine soul.
Peak Master Mu Hai did not expect such a master to be residing quietly in the small town of Changting, right within the domain of the Dao Mountain Ancient Land, without them having any knowledge of it.
"By the way, Peak Master, although Li Changqing's power is formidable, he remains low-key, always living in seclusion here. Also, Li Changqing has a son who is said to be a disciple of the Dao Mountain Ancient Land," an elder stepped forward to say respectfully.
This was some information that the Yan family had gathered. When they found out that Li Changqing's only son, Li Hengsheng, was also a disciple of the Dao Mountain Ancient Land, they were a bit surprised and couldn't understand why Li Changqing was so impressive yet still sent his son to the Dao Mountain Ancient Land.
"In the Dao Mountain Ancient Land?" Peak Master Mu Hai was also surprised and couldn't help but ask, "What is the name of this master's son?"
"Reporting to the Peak Master, the name of Senior Li Changqing's son is Li Hengsheng," Yan Botao quickly replied.
"Li Hengsheng?" Peak Master Mu Hai furrowed his brows, trying hard to recall this name, but no matter how much he thought, he couldn't match it with any of the elite disciples he knew from the Thirty-Six Peaks.
"Such a mysterious expert hiding in Changting Town, and his son is unknown in the Dao Mountain Ancient Land," Peak Master Mu Hai mused, frowning momentarily.
What is going on here?
Why is this person keeping a low profile in the Dao Mountain Ancient Land, and why send his son there with no apparent purpose?
Could he be an old acquaintance of the Dao Mountain Ancient Land?
For a moment, Peak Master Mu Hai had no clue, feeling that such an important matter must be reported back to the Sect Leader of the ancient land.
With this in mind, Peak Master Mu Hai did not linger any longer, planning to return to the Dao Mountain Ancient Land promptly.
Two days later.
In the Dao Mountain Ancient Land, at Wanzai Peak.
The Dao Mountain Ancient Land hosts thirty-six Peak Masters, but there are thirty-seven peaks.
That's because Wanzai Peak is entirely inhabited by servitor disciples of the Dao Mountain Ancient Land.
These servitor disciples lack remarkable talent, noble lineage, or affluent families to provide them with the resources needed for cultivation, so they can only practice diligently.
Merely reaching the threshold of Dao entry allows one to become a servitor disciple of the Dao Mountain Ancient Land.
If in the future one shows promise of transforming to enter the Postnatal Realm, only then might they enter the Thirty-Six Peaks to become outer sect members.
But the hope is slim, as Wanzai Peak is massive, with thousands of disciples, yet each year only a handful can pass the examination to enter the outer sect.
The rugged mountain path was muddy due to the recent rain.
A young boy carefully made his way down the mountain path, carrying two heavy bundles of firewood on his back. His bare feet were covered in mud.
The two large bundles of firewood weighed a solid forty pounds, but the young boy was only slightly out of breath.
"Senior Brother Li." At this moment, a voice as clear as a silver bell rang out, lighting up the boy's eyes.
Looking up, he saw a young girl smiling at him.
The girl wore plain clothes, but they could not hide her adorable charm. Her face was sweet like a doll's, with large, sparkling eyes and curved lashes that made her resemble a neighboring little sister.
"Junior Sister Lu, what are you doing here?" Li Hengsheng asked with a smile.
"I just came back from the Communication Pavilion and saw a package for you, so I brought it back for you," the girl said.