"The event has now ended, Daoist Friends." Elder Zuwo smiled and said to the crowd, "I thank everyone for participating in this every-2year event in Peak of Dao Essence."

The crowd nodded their heads and smiled back at Elder Zuwo. They slowly dispersed and go back to their respective sects. Some tried to stay to watch what would happen next but Elder Zuwo urged to them to leave.

Since Elder Zuwo was already taking it by force, those who tried to remain couldn't help but curse under their breath while leaving in reluctance.

Elder Zuwo had a reason for making the people leave, of course. Because the stone was already gone after it was comprehended, the Peak of Dao Essence would disappear as if it never was there. And this was absolute. After all, it came from the old records he had read.

Xiu'er was confused and couldn't help but murmur, "If others were required to leave this place, why are we still here?"

Jin Rou only smiled. As for him, he already knew why.

Confirming that everyone had already dispersed, except Jin Rou and Xiu'er, Elder Zuwo clapped his hands and look at the two, "Alright, others have left now. How about we go to our place and I'll treat you some tea?"

So that's the reason why while everyone was forced to leave, they were still here. The elder was inviting them for a tea. No, perhaps, it might be about something else.

After all, they showed everyone how exceptional their talents were. A talent that exceeded even the legendary figures of the past eras.

Jin Rou had no reason to decline. Thus, he agreed.

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"Welcome to my humble abode, Daoist Friends." Elder Zuwo said as he introduced his 'humble abode' to the Jin Rou and Xiu'er.

The place was a big mansion with a vast surroundings. It was looking grand and powerful as if it stood millions of storms and catastrophes. It emitted an ancient aura that could make anyone who would see this gasp in awe.

Not just that, the mansion was made of diamond with thousands of symbols engraved. It meant that the mansion had a defense capable of putting off a progenitor.

The moment they entered the mansion, another amazing vision came. It looked like an another world inside this mansion as everything looked ethereal.

The 'humble abode' was a very underestimation.

Elder Zuwo walked them to the tea room and told the two to sit and feel at home while he was preparing the tea.

"This is the first time I have seen something grand like this." Xiu'er seemed to be fascinated by this and said, "Even those in the Misty Ocean Sect's structures couldn't be compared to this."

"Elder Zuwo is a hidden master and there are powerful people behind him." Jin Rou casually said, "Of course, him having this kind of mansion isn't an exaggeration in the slightest. After all, he has a high status even among them."

It turned out that Jin Rou knew something about this old man which made Xiu'er curious.

"Do you know Elder Zuwo?" Xiu'er asked with his eyes filled with curiosity. As Jin Rou spoke like everything was on his palm, he assumed that Jin Rou might be acquaint with the elder. Or if not, he might know something about the elder.

"This is also the first time I know Elder Zuwo." Jin Rou smirked, "So stop assuming things. If you want to know something, you have to seek answer from the elder himself."

Then, the two didn't talk anymore and silence engulfed the atmosphere. However, this silence was peaceful and not something that would make one uncomfortable.

After a few minutes, Elder Zuwo finally arrived with a kettle and tray with three teacups and spoons on it.

"Did I take too long?" Elder Zuwo smiled apologetically, "I'm sorry. I took too long on what type of tea should I serve because we have our Little Friend here who's still at a tender age."

"It's fine, Elder Zuwo." Jin Rou smiled and said, "You didn't take too long or anything."

"Then, I'm glad." Elder Zuwo sighed in relief and put down the teacups. After which, he filled the teacups slowly and elegant.

The way the elder moved his hand to make the tea flow out was filled with pride and elegance. Soon, the teacups were filled with red-colored tea with brown leaves floating on it.

"This tea is called Redheart Lake Tea." Elder Zuwo introduced the tea to them and gave a brief information about it, "The tea leaves can only be found in the middle of the Redheart Lake. And the water I used is also from that lake, thus, this was called Redheart Lake Tea. It's good for everyone, especially children so don't worry."

While saying this, Elder Zuwo took a sip and became mesmerized. Jin Rou and Xiu'er also tried a sip.

"Delicious." Jin Rou was amazed, "The taste is well balanced."

Xiu'er didn't say something as he was already engrossed with the tea and just took a sip after a sip, clearly enjoying it.

"So why did you invite us here, Elder Zuwo?" After taking his second sip, Jin Rou didn't beat around the bush and ask, "Surely, you didn't invite us just to have a tea here, right?"

Even Xiu'er, who was sipping non-stop, put down his teacup and listened attentively. Though he was still a child, he was aware of what Jin was said too.

"Indeed. Right you are, Daoist Friend." Elder Zuwo confirmed Jin Rou's assumption. Then, his expression turned serious, "I am here because I want to invite you two."

"Invite to what?" Xiu'er asked, puzzled.

"Inviting you to join our Dao Godly Light Palace." Elder Zuwo took another sip of his tea and softly said, "You, Daoist Friends, have earned the right to join our palace. And I assume, you know our palace well. We love talented people, and we also love to groom talents to become powerful masters in the near future. And for sure, with your talents, it wouldn't be difficult to do so."