It did not take long for Progenitor Smoke to lead the two people to the mountain that held Long Ke’s home. There, they found a solemn and majestic palace that fully demonstrated the strength and prestige of the White Dragon Clan.

Lu Yin preferred locations that were more in tune with nature and did not particularly care for such ostentatious designs. Still, there was no denying that such a design delivered a specific message and could even function as a deterrent.

There was no one to be seen in the palace’s main hall. The place was bleak and cold.

From what Lu Yin could see, the hall should be extremely lively, full of guards, maids, and more. But with Long Ke missing, everyone else had seemingly vanished as well.

"I don't like this place," Long Xi slowly said as she stood within the main hall. Her voice echoed throughout the large room. If Progenitor Smoke had not confirmed that there was nothing to worry about, Lu Yin never would have allowed anyone to speak so loudly.

This place was meant to be the core of one of the four ruling powers. It was the home of the patriarch of the White Dragon Clan.

"This place is too cold," Long Xi stated softly.

Lu Yin commented, "There should have been many people filling this place before. But because your father’s missing, there’s no one here now."

Long Xi shook her head before looking over at Lu Yin. Her eyes were filled with conflicting emotions. "That has nothing to do with how cold this place...