Chapter 106: Ready to Depart
Even Master Shenshan of Jing'an Temple, a grandmaster-level figure known for his lofty bearing, showed great respect toward Huizhen.
After some courteous exchanges, Huizhen took a seat just below Master Shenshan. Even then, many cultivators continued to come forward to greet and reminisce with him.
Huizhen’s gaze soon fell on Li Yanchu, who was quietly sipping wine in a corner. With an apologetic smile to those around him, he rose and walked over toward Li Yanchu.
“Daoist Master Yanchu, Young Master Bai, we meet again.” he smiled warmly as he approached them.
“Greetings, Master Huizhen.” Li Yanchu and Bai Hongtu returned the greeting with friendly smiles.
The three chatted briefly before Huizhen returned to his seat.
After all, just three days earlier, Li Yanchu and Bai Hongtu had stepped in and helped him fend off a traitorous member of Buddhism. Huizhen had taken this favor to heart.
Now, as the others glanced over at the pair, their gazes had subtly shifted. Originally, they’d just seemed like an obscure young Daoist and a wealthy young lord. But who would’ve expected that a high monk of Huizhen’s standing would approach them personally, and not with the tone of a senior addressing juniors, but as if speaking to peers? That kind of treatment... carried weight.
This discovery made the cultivators present all the more curious about Li Yanchu and Bai Hongtu’s identities.
Li Yanchu himself didn’t feel much about it, but Bai Hongtu, sensing the subtle change in atmosphere, couldn’t help but sit up a little straighter. Even his smile became a touch more reserved and dignified.
“What’s with the smile?” Li Yanchu popped a sweet pastry into his mouth as he glanced over at Bai Hongtu.
Bai Hongtu gave a faint, mysterious smile, his whole demeanor now exuding the calm confidence of a young expert with hidden depth.