359: Chapter 359 The Third Disciple, the Witchcraft Saintess Su Wanqing!

The Southern Border.

The flying boat soared over the rolling mountains, and after several days of unhurried flight, the scenery below gradually grew deep and dense.

The mountains were high, the forests dense, and clouds swirled around, with countless peaks layered upon one another, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Occasionally, giant birds would sweep up from the forests, emitting sharp cries and stirring up patches of poisonous miasma.

The official roads in the mountains were winding and tortuous, and travelers were rarely seen.

Although the Southern Border was infested with venomous insects, posing a fatal threat to low-level Cultivators and ordinary people,

with the help of the Gu tribes, the venomous insects and miasma could not spread to the official roads, making it quite safe for travelers.

Pei Shuyun stood beside Li Shengyuan and pointed ahead, saying, "The Pei family's Secret City is deeper within. It won't take long to reach if we continue flying south. Should we head there first?"

"No rush," Li Shengyuan shook his head. "Since we have arrived in the Southern Border, there is someone I must see first."

Pei Shuyun was slightly startled and turned to look at him.

"The Chancellor's third Disciple, the Saintess of the Southern Border's Gu tribe, Su Wanqing," Li Shengyuan cast his gaze into the distance. "Back in Jiangnan, when dealing with the Demon Sect High Priest's Incarnation, she contributed quite a bit from the Southern Border. Since I am here, I should go and thank her in person."

Pei Shuyun realized, then a hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes: "The Gu Saintess... I have heard of her, but I haven't been in the Southern Border for years, so I don't know much. I didn't expect her to also be a Disciple of the Chancellor."

Li Shengyuan smiled calmly: "The Chancellor only takes Disciples who possess extraordinary qualities. Moreover, taking her as a Disciple likely served the purpose of stabilizing the various Gu tribes of the Southern Border. As for this Saintess, the third Disciple..."

He paused, then shook his head: "I don't know much about her either. She spends all year in the Southern Border and only occasionally returns to the capital. I only met her a few times in the capital many years ago. We are acquaintances, but we are not close."

"Since I am here this time, I must pay a visit."

Pei Shuyun nodded in understanding.

Long Yun leaned on the railing of the boat and shrugged indifferently: "Anywhere is fine; I haven't been here before anyway."

The flying boat continued forward, flying toward Fengdu, the largest city in the central region of the Southern Border.

Although the Southern Border had high mountains, dense forests, and venomous insects everywhere, the Great Qian had built many large cities and post stations here.

The city was densely populated, with local Southern Border people, merchants from other places, and Cultivators looking for Opportunity and Spirit Medicine. People came and went, and the liveliness of the city was no less than that of the Central Plains.

The various Gu tribes also set up strongholds in the city to trade with the outside world and exchange supplies.

The flying boat landed outside the gates of Fengdu, and officials had already rushed over upon hearing the news.

"Marquis Li, your arrival honors us! Please forgive us for failing to welcome you properly!"

The leading official was covered in sweat and bowed, followed by a group of local officials and several representatives of the Gu tribes dressed in exotic clothing.

The news spread quickly, and before long, many commoners had gathered near the city gate, craning their necks and looking on with curiosity.

Li Shengyuan helped the official up and got straight to the point: "There is no need for such formalities. Aside from wanting to see the scenery of the Southern Border, I have also come to visit the Gu Saintess, Miss Su. Do you know where she is?"

The official was stunned and was about to speak, but a woman from the Gu tribe, dressed in colorful clothing and wearing silver ornaments, stepped forward first with a grave expression.

"Marquis Li, the Saintess, she..." The woman bit her lip, "has been trying to subdue our Gu tribe's Gu God recently, but the situation... is not optimistic."

"The Gu God?" Li Shengyuan frowned slightly.

The woman's expression became even heavier: "The Gu God is a holy object worshipped by our Gu tribes for generations. Legend has it that it is an ancient exotic species with powerful strength, but it is also difficult to tame."

"Every hundred years, the current Saintess must use secret techniques to suppress and subdue it again. This time... the Saintess entered the Gu God's lair seven days ago and has not come out yet. We can only vaguely sense her aura, but we cannot establish contact with her."

She paused, her voice dropping lower: "Three days ago, we already sent a message to the Chancellor, asking for his help. But the Chancellor is far away in the capital, and I fear he will not arrive in time..."

Li Shengyuan's brows locked tight. He thought to himself that his arrival was quite the coincidence. He said in a deep voice, "Take us to see it."

A hint of hesitation flashed in the woman's eyes, but then she nodded heavily: "Marquis, please follow me."