Bear My Name, Shoulder My Karma

"Esteemed young heroes, this old daoist was able to escape the demon's clutches entirely thanks to your great kindness."

Moments later, Chonghe Zhenren returned to Biyou Palace and reappeared before the two of them, bowing deeply.

"Don't!"

"We cannot accept such a bow from you, Senior!"

Chonghe Zhenren's salute startled Gu Changqing and Little Meng so badly that they sprang to their feet.

They did not dare accept such a grand gesture from Chonghe Zhenren.

"You two need not be modest."

Chonghe Zhenren smiled broadly. "You may not know the origins of Immortal Traces. This old daoist founded Immortal Traces precisely to gather everyone's wisdom and strength, in hopes of breaking free from these shackles and escaping this sea of suffering."

At this point, Chonghe Zhenren laughed aloud. "Who would have thought that this old daoist's wish of many years would be fulfilled so easily? To us, this is no different from saving our lives!"

"You praise us too highly, Senior. This was not our doing."

Gu Changqing and Little Meng both understood clearly that the great power behind the scenes had merely used their hands to accomplish this.

"No matter what, you two are the benefactors of us all."

Chonghe Zhenren knew that a great power had acted behind the scenes, but his gratitude toward Gu Changqing and Little Meng was no less sincere.

Everyone... was of the same sect!

In Chonghe Zhenren's eyes, Gu Changqing, who had received the Lord of Reincarnation's support, along with Little Meng and the other Reincarnators, had surely all been disciples personally chosen by the Supreme Grandmaster.

As someone from Supreme Lord Lao's lineage, Chonghe Zhenren naturally felt close to Gu Changqing and the others.

"Senior, there is something else for which we need you to make the decision."

At this moment, Gu