When Cui Xiaoxin, Li Sinian, and the others arrived at the Jialan Great Hall, Song Tao was speaking with Deacon Fa Zheng. Fa Zheng wore a solemn expression. He did not even have time to exchange greetings before leading several monks away at a brisk pace.
By the time Song Tao turned around, his face was already covered in smiles. In a gentle voice, he said, "Xiao Xin, I'm truly sorry. I originally said I would accompany you for a few days here at Thousand Buddha Temple. But something happened in Tiandu, and I have to hurry back immediately."
Cui Xiaoxin looked worried and asked, "Third Brother, is it serious?"
"It's not serious, just rather urgent." Song Tao smiled. "So I won't be able to stay here and keep you company. Stay a few more days, Xiao Xin, and pray in peace. I believe the Bodhisattva will surely grant your wish and make all your hopes come true."
"Thank you, Third Brother. It's shameful that I can't be of any help."
"It's nothing." Song Tao smiled, glanced at Li Sinian and Li Mu Yang, who had hurried over behind her, and said, "I'll be waiting in Tiandu for you to return, Xiao Xin."
"All right." Cui Xiaoxin nodded.
Song Tao also nodded courteously to Li Mu Yang and said, "Miss Sinian, sorry for the trouble of accompanying Xiao Xin."
Li Sinian was unhappy inside. Xiao Xin isn't part of your family, so why are you saying 'sorry for the trouble'?
But she still smiled and said, "It's what I should do. Who told us to be as close as family?"
Song Tao assumed she meant that the two of them were as close as sisters and did not think much of it.
After exchanging a few words with Cui Xiaoxin,