Five Elements Thunder Ring

"Daoist Yan, you're being far too courteous! Rest assured, once the master emerges from seclusion, Dai will certainly report your request on your behalf." Dai YiPing made a show of declining a few times before finally slipping the spiritual pill into his sleeve.

Clear Crown Old Man was overjoyed to hear this. Was this not exactly why he had repeatedly brought gifts?

"With Brother Dai's word, Yan can finally rest easy."

"Not at all, not at all. It is only a word, hardly worth mentioning."

Just as Dai YiPing finished speaking, his ears suddenly twitched. His expression instantly turned solemn and respectful, as if he had heard something. He repeatedly bowed and nodded in assent.

Then, beaming at Clear Crown Old Man, he said, "Congratulations, Daoist Yan. The master has just emerged from seclusion. He has specially invited you into the residence for an audience."

Clear Crown Old Man rejoiced. "Really? Wonderful! We must not keep Master Zhao waiting. Brother Dai, please take me inside at once."

Dai YiPing secretly sighed at the other man's extraordinary luck. Who knew how many people outside wished to meet his master, yet could never have their wishes fulfilled? And yet this man had come only a few times and obtained such a fortuitous opportunity.

It was difficult to say whether the master was giving him face because he was a Descendant of the Yan Clan.

Dai YiPing led Clear Crown Old Man into the cave residence. They followed the passage, turning this way and that for several li, before finally arriving before a secret chamber.

As the two approached the secret chamber, the jade-white Stone Gate silently opened of its own accord, and a faint radiance poured out from within.

Dai YiPing stopped before the door, turned, and gestured for the other man