"Brother Yunyang, allow me to introduce this esteemed guest. This is Li Qing, an Immortal Master in service to the court," Lu Zizai said, gesturing to the young cultivator by his side after a round of pleasantries.
"I have accompanied Immortal Master Li Qing here today under his Majesty's orders to verify the reports that your family has produced two children with spiritual roots."
"A humble man like myself, Yun Yunyang, pays respect to the Immortal Master!"
As a royal court cultivator, Li Qing was not someone to be taken lightly. Yun Yunyang immediately led his second uncle and other clan members in a respectful bow to Li Qing.
"No need to be so formal, Brother Yun," Li Qing said with a gentle smile.
Yet his gaze drifted toward the blind Daoist resting beneath the shade of the willow trees. "That Daoist isn't an ordinary mortal, is he?"