As soon as she finished speaking, the Nose Peak Disciples scattered across the Golden Manor's open ground jumped up and fled like birds and beasts.
"Elder Qian, the sun is high in the sky and you're still not up. Do you want me to come in and invite you out?"
Zeng Zifang said softly towards the Qian Manor's main gate.
Through the mask, Qian Duoduo adjusted his cultivation to be close to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, opened the shielding Formation, and pushed the door open to walk out.
Zeng Zifang was wearing a golden robe, but both sides were slit extremely high, almost blinding people in the morning light.
Seeing Qian Duoduo come out, she took two steps forward, almost using her figure as a human-shaped Magic Treasure to force Qian Duoduo back into the house.
"What are you afraid of? I won't eat you!"
Zeng Zifang gave Qian Duoduo a chiding look, "How about it? I didn't lie to you, did I?"
Seeing Qian Duoduo's eyes filled with confusion, Zeng Zifang continued, "When I brought you to Ba Ling Sect, didn't I say that we have outstanding people and a rich land? If you came to Ba Ling Sect, cultivating while selling goods, I guarantee you'd make a huge profit, definitely earning from all directions?"
Qian Duoduo nodded.
She had indeed drawn that big picture.
"Didn't I say that Brother Qian is young, and if he cultivated in Ba Ling Sect, he would surely advance by leaps and bounds, becoming the most outstanding among the Xiong Jun?"
"You did."
Qian Duoduo felt like he had half-eaten this pie.
When he first arrived, he was at the Ninth Level of Qi Condensation; now he was almost at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.
"In a few more days,"
Zeng Zifang took a step forward, and Qian Duoduo took a step back.
"You will see the Refining Saint Wall I mentioned. If you can comprehend its mysteries, you will be able to refine Sacred Artifacts in the future!"
Qian Duoduo nodded, then shook his head.
"I'm about to see it, but comprehending it will be harder than ascending to the heavens."
Zeng Zifang shook her head, "It's difficult for others, but in my opinion, Little Qian from the Upper Road can create miracles."
Qian Duoduo sighed, "Thank you, Grand Elder, for the praise. Did you come today just to sweet-talk me?"
Zeng Zifang pursed her lips and smiled, "Little Qian is an Elder now, so I need to find him a new Immortal Cave. There's a vacant spot right next to my Immortal Cave, why don't you move there?"
"No." Qian Duoduo shook his head like a rattle-drum, "I'll stay here, it's quite good."
Seeing Zeng Zifang's eyebrows furrowing, Qian Duoduo quickly explained.
"My Artifact Refining creates a lot of noise, and selling goods means people come and go, so I'm afraid of disturbing the Grand Elder."
Zeng Zifang nodded, "I won't force you. Elder Qian's Immortal Cave will remain here, but the area here is a bit small, so we'll expand it forward. I'll also have someone re-arrange the Formation here to strengthen the Spiritual Qi."
She turned to look at Guan Xuansheng and Ming Huanhuan, "You two will definitely continue to follow Elder Qian, right? The courtyards for the two Golden Ox Protectors will also be built here."
Qian Duoduo, Guan Xuansheng, and Ming Huanhuan quickly cupped their hands in thanks together.
Zeng Zifang strolled around the open ground, showing great interest in the deep pit where the corpse puppets were placed and the garden where the Golden Ox and Cold Flame Snake were kept.
Qian Duoduo, Guan Xuansheng, and Ming Huanhuan stood obediently to the side, not knowing what she intended to do.
After her stroll, Zeng Zifang waved at Qian Duoduo and the other two.
"Come, follow me."
Qian Duoduo and the other two retreated in unison.
"Where to?"
"The Zhao Family Old Ancestor has summoned you," Zeng Zifang's expression became serious, and a blood Ruyi appeared under her feet, "Follow me."
Qian Duoduo, Guan Xuansheng, and Ming Huanhuan exchanged glances, then immediately stepped onto their respective Flying Swords and followed behind Zeng Zifang.
After flying upwards for a short while, a palace appeared before their eyes.
Landing on the ground, Qian Duoduo and the other two followed Zeng Zifang into the hall.
In the very center of the main hall sat the cold and aloof Zhao Family Old Ancestor.
On either side of the Old Ancestor sat seven or eight Elders.
Zhao Yanran sat in the chief seat on the right. Zeng Zifang returned to the chief seat on the left.
After a brief introduction of the other Elders, the Zhao Family Old Ancestor suddenly smiled coldly, looked at Qian Duoduo, and asked:
"Jin Buhuan, what do you think of Ba Ling Sect compared to Refining Spirit Sect?"