See you again

During this period, for the entire True Domain, the appearance of the Sword Immortal was undoubtedly explosive news.

In Wanjian City!

Even though Zhong Qing resided in a branch of the Lingjian Sect, he often heard news of the Sword Immortal.

It could be said that one person, one name, stirred up boundless stormy waves throughout the entire True Domain.

This was a carnival for the people of the world, and another form of tribute to an idolized sage.

The excitement was theirs; for Zhong Qing, he spent his days leisurely drinking wine, sipping tea, admiring flowers, and enjoying the scenery in the small courtyard provided by the Lingjian Sect's branch.

On this day!

As Zhong Qing was enjoying wine and flowers in the courtyard, a figure suddenly burst in.

"Benefactor, there's a festival in Wanjian City today, it's the Welcoming Immortal Festival. Would you like to join the fun?"

Sword Spiriter's pure and sweet voice rang out.

Today, she wore a tight white dress that accentuated her curvaceous figure.

Her long hair was neatly coiled up with a jade hairpin, revealing a beautiful silhouette.

She was truly like a white spirit bird, exquisite and nimble.

By the lotus pond, Zhong Qing was slightly taken aback: "What is the Welcoming Immortal Festival?"

Sword Spiriter approached, explaining with a smile: "The Sword Immortal has reappeared, which is naturally a joyous event for all. The Saint Sword Sect wanted to serve the Sword Immortal as their Master, but he refused."

"The Sword Immortal said that his return to the True Domain this time would not be for too long."

"So, led by the Saint Sword Sect and other major forces, they decided to organize a Welcoming Immortal Festival."

"Firstly, it's to celebrate the Sword Immortal, and secondly, it's to bid farewell to the Sword Immortal!"

This made Zhong Qing secretly click his tongue. He knew that his precious Disciple held a very high position in the True Domain.

However, the respect and admiration of the True Domain's people for his precious Disciple had reached a level that left him dumbfounded.

Previously, for the sake of his precious Disciple, countless people were willing to offer their natal divine weapons, which was one thing.

Now, they even organized something called the Welcoming Immortal Festival.

This was directly deifying his precious Disciple!

After a moment of thought, Zhong Qing shook his head and directly refused: "You go, I won't join in the excitement!"

Zhong Qing felt it would be strange to attend a festival created because of his Disciple.

"Benefactor, are you sure you're not going? The Welcoming Immortal Festival is jointly initiated and established by the top forces of the True Domain. As the first session of this festival, such a grand event might be hard to see again for thousands of years."

Zhong Qing slowly took a sip of wine and refused again.

"Alright!"

Sword Spiriter, having been refused twice, was a little disheartened.

Her bright, jewel-like eyes swiveled around Zhong Qing.

Then she asked curiously: "Benefactor, sometimes I really don't understand."

"You say you are not from the True Domain."

"But these days, I see you staying indoors, leisurely and content all day long. Are you a reclusive Master, playing in the Mortal World, like those in plays?"

Zhong Qing smiled: "You could say that!"

Now Sword Spiriter was even more curious, her exquisite small face full of wonder: "Benefactor, can you tell me how high?"

Zhong Qing was amused by her confused and playful expression.

He looked at the girl who had come closer, made a gesture above her head, about a head taller than her, and said: "About this high!"

This answer obviously did not resolve the doubt in the girl's heart.

She pouted aggrievedly.

"Then, Benefactor, you must have some purpose for coming to the True Domain, right!"

She changed the subject, asking with the curiosity of a child.

Zhong Qing unhurriedly took a sip of wine, then slowly said: "Naturally, I do!"

"Then, Benefactor, can you tell me what your purpose is?"

"My Lingjian Sect, I dare say, has some strength throughout the True Domain."

"Benefactor has saved my life, and if there's anything you need, my Lingjian Sect would be very happy to help."

Zhong Qing shook his head: "There's no need for help!"

"This trip is just to take a Disciple!"

"After taking a Disciple, I will leave the True Domain."

"Oh, I see."

Sword Spiriter was a little disappointed that she couldn't dig up any special gossip or strange tales from Zhong Qing.

After all, in her eyes, Zhong Qing carried a hint of mystery.

Seeing that it was getting late and she had an appointment to attend today's Welcoming Immortal Festival, she bid farewell to Zhong Qing: "Benefactor, Ling'er will leave first. Do you need anything added or purchased for your life here? I can bring it back for you."

"No need, you go!"

Zhong Qing waved his hand.

As Sword Spiriter left, the courtyard once again returned to a state of tranquility.

In the pond, the clear water flowed serenely, with lotus flowers everywhere.

A group of fish played under the lotus leaves, creating ripples.

Zhong Qing stood like a green pine by the pond.

He drank the fine wine from the pot sip after sip.

A short while later.

His eyes moved slightly, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He said loudly: "To have friends come from afar, is this not delightful?"

"Since you're here, why not come down and chat?"

Gu Chenxian, who had just arrived in the clouds above the small courtyard, heard these words and his face showed a hint of surprise.

He hadn't expected Zhong Qing to be able to discover his whereabouts.

The next moment!

He stood with his hands behind his back.

He took a step downwards.

He landed directly into the small courtyard.

He stood three feet away from Zhong Qing.

These were truly two rare individuals in the world.

Gu Chenxian, dressed in white, was handsome and divine, like a peerless immortal sword, with restrained sharpness, ancient and unedged, perfectly integrated, deep as an abyss, noble and extraordinary.

Zhong Qing, also in white, was refined and amiable, ethereal and transcendent; every movement seemed to merge with heaven and earth.

In terms of appearance and temperament!

The two were evenly matched, making it difficult to say who was superior.

Their gazes intersected in the air.

Zhong Qing took another sip of wine and smiled: "We meet again!"

Gu Chenxian observed Zhong Qing with his eyes, and after a moment of silence, said: "This time, I came specifically for you."

He cupped his hands and said gratefully: "Previously in the Sword Tomb, if it weren't for Your Excellency, Heavenly Question would not have been able to advance."

"Thank you!"

As he spoke, he flipped his wrist, and a Jade Slip appeared in his hand.

"Your Excellency's assistance was too great, so I specifically came to present this Sword Immortal Legacy as a token of my gratitude!"

As he spoke!

He offered the Jade Slip to Zhong Qing with both hands.

The latter raised a hand: "Wait!"

"Given our relationship, isn't this a bit too formal!"

These words caused a flicker of confusion on Gu Chenxian's proud face.

Zhong Qing had indeed helped him.

But strictly speaking, did he have a relationship with Zhong Qing?

The next moment!

Zhong Qing explained: "After all, I am destined to be your Master!"

As soon as these words came out, Gu Chenxian's face stiffened, and several black lines appeared on his forehead.

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