On the Small Book of Heaven and Earth, Erase It Again and Again
"...So that was what happened."
Xiao Luo SIR ate the vegetarian dishes from the dojo—prepared by the dojo's peculiar Puppet Humanoid, who was also the Venerable's disciple.
But the Great Venerable was not in the dojo at the moment.
This was Xiao Luo SIR's second visit here. Last time, he had signed an agreement here that was practically indentured servitude—but the promised Sub-Administrator had yet to appear.
He felt he had probably been swindled.
What could he do?
Point at the Venerable's nose and ask, "Where are the promised benefits?"
"You were too impulsive then." Tantai Pingjing gazed silently at Xiao Luo SIR and spoke softly into the silence.
Xiao Luo SIR instinctively said, "What could I do? You were shouting so desperately back then. I'd never seen you so panicked before, so I..."
He stopped. His gaze met Great Immortal Tantai's, then immediately darted away.
The two tacitly decided not to pursue the matter further.
Tantai Pingjing said calmly, "Your body is fine now. Leave the dojo later. I've already sent someone to Sifang Pavilion to request several days of leave for you. Don't let the truth slip when you return."
Xiao Luo SIR nodded at Su.
The Great Immortal continued, "Use Mount Xiyue's secret technique as little as possible. It isn't without cost. You were lucky this time; soaking in the Venerable's pool for several days made up for the Lifespan you lost. But the Venerable may not be so accommodating next time."
Xiao Luo SIR opened his mouth, then shut it again, deciding to let Fei Jing have the final word.
"Why have you gone silent?" The Great Immortal suddenly frowned.
Xiao Luo SIR had come to terms with it. He smiled and said,