Qing Dai said she would send two jin of Yun Shen tea.
This shocked us all.
After all, this item was too rare and precious, not something that could be measured by money.
Qing Dai was now sitting quietly in the main seat of the hall.
Calmly, she looked at us.
My master then clasped his hands in greeting towards Qing Dai:
"Miss Qing Dai, we appreciate your kind intentions.
I am already very grateful to be able to taste this tea.
Tonight, I have come with a matter I wish to consult you about.
I hope you will enlighten me..."
As he spoke, my master's expression became serious.
After all, compared to this tea, my master placed more importance on the matters of the You Ming Cult.
As soon as my master finished speaking, Uncle Tang echoed:
"Miss, both Gu Hui and I became disciples of True Master Jiu Xuan from a young age.
But thirty years ago, my master fell victim to the wicked hands of the You Ming Cult.
The You Ming Cult is elusive, their traces difficult to find in the martial world.
To this day, our great revenge remains unavenged. Upon learning that you understand the You Ming Cult quite well,
We have come to seek your guidance..."
With both my master and Uncle Tang speaking consecutively, they set aside all other matters and got straight to the point.
They explained the purpose of their visit.
Qing Dai sat in her seat, listening quietly.
Meanwhile, Old Mo and I also perked up our ears, remaining silent.
We knew very little about the matters concerning our Grandmaster.
We only knew that their enemy was the You Ming Cult, and the killer was the master of the You Ming Cult's Crow Daoist, Liang Lin.
Only after Qing Dai finished listening to my master and Uncle Tang.
She paused for a moment, then said:
"The You Ming Cult is vast and powerful, spread across the Nine Provinces.
They were founded by remnants of the New Dynasty.
They have not dispersed even in death, attempting to make a comeback and re-establish the New Dynasty.
Their leader is the Great State Preceptor of the New Dynasty, True Master You Ming.
Beneath him are the Seven General Halls, controlled by the Seven Tiger Generals of the New Dynasty.
The Seven Halls do not have fixed locations.
As for Liang Lin, whom Daoist Gu and Daoist Tang speak of, he is the head of the Flying Tiger Hall, the foremost among the Seven Halls.
Liang Lin himself was a powerful master of profound techniques when he was alive.
Even now, his strength is formidable, and his whereabouts are secretive.
He has not appeared in recent years.
Therefore, I do not know Liang Lin's location.
But if I receive any news, I will inform both Daoists immediately."
Qing Dai answered earnestly.
Although her words were brief, we gleaned much useful information from them.
This You Ming Cult was far from simple.
Not only did they have a long history, but they also possessed immense power and even "teachings" that aimed to subvert the world.
Of course, that was impossible.
They had failed before, and in this era, they had no chance.
Nevertheless, leaving such an evil cult active was like a festering wound on humanity.
My master and Uncle Tang sighed deeply upon hearing this.
After all, their Grandmaster's revenge had burdened them for decades.
It was somewhat regrettable that they had not received precise information now.
But my master and Uncle Tang still clasped their hands towards Qing Dai:
"Thank you for your guidance, Miss."
"Miss Qing Dai, we apologize for the intrusion tonight. We shall take our leave."
With that, my master and Uncle Tang prepared to rise and depart.
Seeing my master stand, Old Mo and I also stood up.
But at this moment, Granny Long approached Qing Dai and whispered a few words into her ear.
Qing Dai's eyes clearly brightened.
Then, she raised her hand to stop them:
"Please wait, both Daoists.
Although I do not know Liang Lin's whereabouts,
I am aware of a medicinal field belonging to the Flying Tiger Hall.
If you are truly eager to find Liang Lin, that place might be a breakthrough."
My master and Uncle Tang's interest was immediately piqued upon hearing this:
"Oh?"
"Miss, please enlighten us."
Qing Dai did not hesitate and continued:
"About two hundred li away, there is a small mountain called Xiao Han Mountain, and on the mountain, a small temple called Xiao Han Temple.
Within the temple, there is a medicinal field.
It is occupied by disciples of the You Ming Cult's Flying Tiger Hall.
If both Daoists go there, you might obtain some clues you are looking for."
Upon hearing this, my master and Uncle Tang:
Both narrowed their eyes and murmured to themselves:
"Xiao Han Mountain!"
"Xiao Han Temple!"
Before my master and the others could fully process this, Qing Dai spoke again:
"Esteemed Daoists, within Xiao Han Temple, although it is just an ordinary small medicinal field,
I have received news that it is guarded by two serpent spirits that have attained sentience.
Therefore, when you go there, Daoists, you must be extremely cautious.
And carry plenty of realgar powder with you."
A murderous intent was already surfacing on my master's face.
Uncle Tang's gaze also sharpened:
"Thank you for your explicit words, Miss."
"Miss, I thank you," said my master.
Saying this, my master and Daoist Tang both clasped their hands in greeting to Qing Dai.
I stood behind them, and though I remained silent,
I also smiled at Qing Dai.
Qing Dai looked at me, her beautiful eyes blinking, and gave a slight nod.
Now that the necessary questions had been asked,
And Qing Dai had shared all she could,
My master and Uncle Tang did not intend to disturb her further.
So my master spoke again:
"Miss Qing Dai, we apologize for the interruption. We shall take our leave."
"Farewell!"
Uncle Tang also called out.
Qing Dai also stood up and politely clasped her hands in greeting:
"Safe travels!"
Then my master and Daoist Tang turned and left.
Old Mo smiled at me:
"Old Qin, I'm heading out."
After speaking, he quickly followed.
I nodded.
Standing in place, I quickly took out the "Ju Yin Pearl" I had on me...