The dusk of Qingyuan Valley weighed heavily on the old Long Family estate like a massive piece of black jade, lending it a desolate air in the fading light. The copper bells at the eaves rang with a crisp sound, as if an invisible ghost were darting through the courtyard, causing everyone to narrow their eyes in concentration.
Hu Yuan, along with his maternal uncle Long Xianxiong, mother Long Xianjun, cultivation partner Xuanyuan Liting, Second Senior Sister Sui Han, Fourth Junior Brother Chang Minghao, Fifth Junior Sister Su Qingyun, Yuxu Palace Elder Yunzhongzi, and Xiaoling—the spirit fox in transformed human form—a total of nine people, sat in the hall surrounded by others like stars orbiting the moon. They each expressed their views and discussed the pressing issues ahead.
Hu Yuan gave a soft call, and Xiaoling, the artifact spirit of the Sun Bead, brought over several plates of spirit fruit pulsating with spiritual qi. Resting on jade-green platters that looked like fine jade, the spirit fruits gave off a crisp, refreshing fragrance. Hu Yuan distributed them to everyone to taste and restore their spiritual power.
Chapter 381