Gu Zhao made a loop around Taiqing Palace but found no sign of Taoist Huai Yi, nor any other Daoists who had cultivated Inner Breath True Qi.
'Fair enough. This was becoming a regular occurrence.'
An accomplished Daoist, even one willing to walk the mortal world, wouldn't stoop to working as service staff in a tourist attraction.
So, Gu Zhao left Taiqing Palace and walked over to Shangqing Palace.
While Taiqing Palace was situated by the sea, Shangqing Palace was high up on the slopes of Lao Mountain. Its remote location meant fewer tourists, making the environment serene and pleasant.
Shangqing Palace was small, just a simple, single-courtyard building. But the moment Gu Zhao stepped through the gate, his eyes narrowed, and he glanced toward the palace's rear entrance.
