In the Sea of Clouds, within Holy Fire Cliff.
Minor Metal sat bolt upright, watching the Qi Refining Wanderer controlled by Lü Yang's Puppet. Only now did he adopt the air of one addressing an equal.
"You desire a Superior Sentient Artifact, Daoist?"
"Your insight is sharp, Interim Sect Leader."
Lü Yang nodded. Because he had decisively given up on the Ganhai Li Clan's gains, his planned Immortal Embryo Avatar, which could act on his behalf across the world, had yet to materialize.
Unfortunately, both the Yun Family's Ancestor and Master Xiuxin were broke. One was from a fallen family, the other a mere Honored Guest Elder, so neither had a Superior Sentient Artifact on them. Add to that the constant dangers lurking in the South, and after careful consideration, Lü Yang decided he had to try and get something from the Saint Sect—an organization he knew inside and out.
'He's being rather polite...'
