Chapter 351: (1): Eleven Next Year
After Zhong Kui left the relay station, the old Daoist priest placed him inside a piece of aged locust wood that looked much like a gavel.[1] After doing this, the old ancestor of Peace and Prosperity Mountain suddenly turned around, using a land-shortening technique and arriving in Chen Ping'an's courtyard in a single step.
Chen Ping'an, who was still dazed and yet to completely return to his senses, hurriedly stood up and bowed, cupping his fists in respect and saying, "Chen Ping'an pays his respects to Old Esteemed Immortal."
Zhong Kui had recounted his death in a calm and casual manner just then, but he hadn't concealed his close relationship with the old Daoist priest from Peace and Tranquility Mountain.
The old Daoist priest waved his hand two times and said, "There's no need to pay respects."
After straightening his back, Chen Ping'an asked, "Since you came back, is there perhaps something that you need from me?"
The old Daoist priest glanced at Chen Ping'an before nodding and remarking, "Being able to maintain self-control is the quality of a truly outstanding person. No wonder Huang Ting and Zhong Kui are both impressed by you."
Chen Ping'an didn't understand this remark, but he didn't ask any questions either.
The old Daoist priest was in a fairly good mood, so he smiled and asked, "You called yourself a swordsman, so where is your sword?"
He simply ignored the existence of First and Fifteenth, even though he had seen them flying.