"Apologies once again for the intrusion, Fellow Daoist Liu. I'll be taking my leave now," Mistress Gu Gu said, then sped away into the distance as a black shadow.

"Farewell for now, Fellow Daoist Liu!" Patriarch Lu Kun cupped his fist toward Han Li and Han Qiu in a parting salute, then also departed.

Thus, Han Qiu was the only one left standing in front of Han Li, and he showed no intention of leaving.

"Is there something else I can help you with, Fellow Daoist Han?" Han Li asked as a cold tone crept into his voice.

"I would also like to apologize for the intrusion, Fellow Daoist Liu," Han Qiu said as he cupped his fist toward Han Li in an apologetic salute.

Han Li's brows furrowed slightly upon hearing this, and he offered no response.

After a brief hesitation, Han Qiu continued, "I do indeed have something that I wish to discuss with you, Fellow Daoist Liu."

"Go ahead," Han Li prompted in a calm voice.

"According to my knowledge, Fellow Daoist Luo Meng was able to come into possession of a Soulbirth Flower some time ago, and I'm assuming that the flower is now in your possession. Seeing as you're pursuing...