Another Divine General Joins the Ranks

"Sect Leader." Qin Yanzhi stepped out of the Bamboo House. "Master Lu isn't home. Judging by the furnishings, he hasn't returned since we parted last month."

Lu Ran nodded. He had been prepared for this.

Jiang Ruyi said, "Won't you invite us in to sit?"

"Ah!" Qin Yanzhi turned aside apologetically. "Sect Leader, Madam, please."

The Bamboo House was tiny, and its layout was simple as well. There were not even any partitions—just this one room.

A bamboo bed stood on each of the east and west sides, while a bamboo table and several bamboo chairs sat in the center.

As crude as the house was, the bamboo carvings were just as exquisite!

Jiang Ruyi's eyes lit up!

Round bamboo cups sat atop the bamboo table, each carved with all manner of landscapes.

The craftsmanship was so superb that it left one marveling in admiration.

Jiang Ruyi picked up a Bamboo Cup and examined the little house amid the bamboo forest.

Wasn't this Cloud Bamboo Creek, where they were now?

"If Madam likes this bamboo carving, I'll give it to you," Qin Yanzhi immediately said.

"You carved it?" Jiang Ruyi slowly turned the Bamboo Cup.

Amid the exquisitely carved bamboo forest, Bamboo Wood Demons could be seen as well.

They were not lurking in the shadows with sinister intent. Instead, they gathered in twos and threes, gesturing at something, looking rather foolish.

They were vividly brought to life.

"Yes. I learned from Master Lu. My skills are lacking." Qin Yanzhi looked ashamed.

"You're too modest." Jiang Ruyi set down the Bamboo Cup.

"Our Divine General Qin probably wasn't being modest." Lu Ran's voice came from beside them.

The two in the center of the room turned to look toward the left.

Lu Ran stood beside the bamboo bed on the