"Lord Chen, forgive my poor hospitality, my poor hospitality indeed." Outside the stone-reef cave dwelling, Mo Sidao wore a warm expression as he saw Chen Ping'an out.
"Master Mo, you're too courteous." Chen Ping'an smiled and replied with a couple of pleasantries.
Today's trip had gone perfectly smoothly, and he was in quite a good mood as well.
"Let us speak again another day. I will be sure to make Lord Chen fully enjoy himself," Mo Sidao said, stroking his beard, his entire manner clearly much closer than before.
"Then this Chen will thank Master Mo in advance." Chen Ping'an spoke with a smile.
After the two exchanged a few pleasantries, Chen Ping'an smilingly took his leave.
"Master Mo, I'll have to trouble you with it."
Mo Sidao cupped his hands in farewell, watching Chen Ping'an's figure depart until it vanished from his sight.
The young man at the side stood respectfully, his thoughts stirring. His master's status was lofty; when had he ever seen his master act in such a manner on ordinary days? Not to mention personally seeing someone off, he had even escorted him outside the cave dwelling.
He wondered what exactly the two of them had discussed during the time he had been away.
"Chen Ping'an..."
Mo Sidao watched Chen Ping'an's figure disappear into the rippling emerald waters, his gaze keen and bright, full of spirit.
He had not expected that the famed Hidden Dragon Heavenly Talent, Reckless Saber Chen Ping'an, would personally come knocking at his door.
And by a freak combination of circumstances, he had even resolved a matter weighing on his mind.
"Let's go, Jiefu."
Mo Sidao withdrew his gaze, called to his disciple, and then walked back into the cave dwelling.
As for why Chen Ping'an, having just taken charge of North