Chapter 460: Ten Refinements
Then, the stone door opened.
Chen Qing steadied himself and stepped inside.
The interior furnishings remained simple as before, with an oil lamp casting a halo of light on the stone wall.
Master Qiku sat cross-legged on the cushion in the center, draped in that familiar black kasaya, his face appearing exceptionally calm.
His eyes were slightly closed, his aura barely perceptible.
"Master, I have not failed in my mission." Chen Qing suppressed the tumultuous doubts churning in his heart and cupped his hands calmly.
He was naturally referring to the matter of delivering the sarira, though the process and outcome had far exceeded expectations and might even have created a great disaster.
Qiku slowly opened his eyes.
Those eyes remained clear as before, yet seemed even deeper than before. Looking into them was like seeing no bottom, only reflecting a faint glimmer of lamplight.