Green Pond Sect.
The main hall of the Green Pond Sect was lofty and grand, immortal qi drifting lightly about. The steps were made of white jade, brilliant treasure lamps radiated bright light, while milky spiritual energy flowed down like mist. Chi Zhiyun was descending the stairs when a middle-aged man ascended before him. He seemed rather at ease, his steps solid. Chi Zhiyun simply asked:
"What matter?"
This man was, of course, Ning Hejing. At once, he cupped his hands and said:
"Sect Master, the people from Qing Song Island have returned… They met a few, and Li Xizhi's sister said she had gone to the Han Family, but her whereabouts are unknown."
"Those who followed went to the Han Family, only to hear from them that Li Xizhi had departed early, and that only Han disciples were sent to Qunyi Sea to investigate."
Ning Hejing paused for a moment, then spoke:
