"Sword Hall, notify the twelve Guardian Elders of the Holy Cult and the eight Overseer Envoys. Tell them to gather outside the capital at the Torr River."
Quinn Shepherd closed the dossier and handed over his notes on Lingbao Unmoving Zen Art from the past few days to the Sword Hall Master. "I've spent the last few days studying the Lingbao Unmoving Zen Art, searching for its flaws. Everything is recorded here. Have them read it first. As for the Hall Masters, don't act yet—wait for my instructions."
The Sword Hall Master accepted the order and left at once.
Quinn called over Lina the Spirit Fox and Dragon-Qilin, instructing them to stay at the Imperial Academy for the next few days. Then he went to the end of the Scholars' Quarters alley and found Wes Young. "Brother Wes, has State Duke Wei returned yet?"
Wes Young replied, "He just got back the day before yesterday after putting down the rebellion."
Quinn said, "Could you run home and tell the State Duke there's some excitement to see at the Nanda Side Palace?"
Wes Young was puzzled and laughed, "My old man loves a good spectacle, but not just any ruckus will get him out the door. If it's not big enough, he won't budge, and if he does, the whole capital will know! So what exactly is going on?"
Quinn said, "Just go—you'll find out soon enough."
Wes Young, still confused, followed Quinn down the mountain. They parted ways, and Quinn headed straight to Listening Rain Pavilion on Flower Lane.
Serena Vale hurried out to greet him. "Cult Master..."