In a corner of the Soul Calming Hall, within the Zhongxuan Sect's Feixian Peak Blessed Land.
A relatively new-looking Life Soul Plate, after a long period of silence, once again began to glow faintly.
The light was weak, yet it persisted.
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The day after the banquet, Sect Leader Jin sought out Du Youqian again.
He gave a tactful but firm refusal to Du Youqian's idea of taking up long-term residence in the Zhongxuan Sect.
Luo Jinyu and Gu Xiaofang both looked indignant.
Du Youqian, however, wasn't angry. He simply smiled. "The Zhongxuan Sect's resources include exclusive rights to one Ore Vein and one Gang Domain. Additionally, you jointly develop two other Ore Veins with other sects and possess entry qualifications for three Secret Realms."
Sect Leader Jin said stiffly, "The Guardian Envoy is very well-informed about our Sect."
The smile vanished from Du Youqian's face. "Take me to see them."
"This..."
