Head Escort Luo was briefly stunned. He stood there blankly, neither replying nor returning the salute.
The Sect Master of the Azure Wolf Sect frowned, faint disdain stirring in his heart. But considering that a cultivator like this might lose his manners out of fear upon seeing him, he did not take offense.
Besides, if not for the monk's face, then for the Buddha's.
Even for Mo Hua's sake, he could not be too harsh on Head Escort Luo.
Mo Hua said softly, "Head Escort Luo..."
Head Escort Luo slowly came back to himself.
Mo Hua glanced at the Sect Master of the Azure Wolf Sect and gestured to him. "The Sect Master is speaking to you."
Only then did Head Escort Luo jolt awake and hurriedly salute.
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. The Sect Master's bearing is majestic and awe-inspiring. Luo was momentarily rude; I beg the Sect Master's forgiveness."
The Sect Master of the Azure Wolf Sect nodded, somewhat more satisfied.
Mo Hua then said, "Head Escort Luo, you've traveled hard by boat and carriage. Why not go home and rest first?"
Go home...
Head Escort Luo froze, then glanced at the Sect Master of the Azure Wolf Sect and cupped his hands excitedly. "Then, Sect Master... I'll take my leave first?"
The Sect Master of the Azure Wolf Sect nodded.
Head Escort Luo was overjoyed.
He had a guilty conscience and feared the Sect Master's imposing might. Afraid that the truth would be exposed, he could not wait to leave this place of trouble and strife.
Head Escort Luo bowed in salute and prepared to withdraw from the hall. But just as he had backed away halfway, the Sect Master of the Azure Wolf Sect suddenly called out to him.
"Wait."
Head Escort Luo's heart jumped.