"Amitabha. I did not know that Mr. Ji, the 'Startling Swan Blade,' would honor us with his presence. This old monk failed to welcome you from afar; I hope Mr. Ji will forgive me!"
Another old monk with white hair and beard emerged from the main hall.
Ji Qing and Lei Yu immediately guessed that he was likely the abbot of Suspended Temple, Master Kong Zhi!
"May I ask what brings Mr. Ji here?"
Master Kong Zhi asked.
"Ji Qing" was now the renowned "Startling Swan Blade" of the Jianghu. Why would he come to Suspended Temple for no reason?
He must be after something!
Lei Yu did not stand on ceremony, raising her voice. "Big Monk, during the River City Showdown, our Third Brother was poisoned by a deadly toxin. I assume Suspended Temple has heard of it. By now, the poison has seeped deep into his organs and marrow; medicines and stones can scarcely cure it. We heard that your temple possesses a divine art called the 'Extreme Yang Scripture,' capable of neutralizing all poisons. We have come specifically to request the Extreme Yang Scripture. We hope your temple will grant it to us!"
The moment Lei Yu spoke the words "Extreme Yang Scripture," every monk in the temple changed expression.
Master Kong Zhi in particular felt his heart sink.
He had worried about this before.
Especially since they had been at Listening Wind Tower in River City.
Now, it seemed that worry had come true after all.
"May I ask, Mr. Ji, who told you that Suspended Temple's 'Extreme Yang Scripture' can cure all poisons?"
"Shopkeeper Xia of Listening Wind Tower."
"So it was indeed them..."
Master Kong Zhi was not surprised.
Listening Wind Tower of River City had old grievances with Suspended Temple. Sending Ji Qing