Inside the waterside pavilion at Thatched Cottage Manor, Guo Man stood alone, waiting uneasily.
Ghost Doctor's group had already arrived at Thatched Cottage Manor and was staying in the guest courtyard outside, waiting to depart for the Fifth Domain together with the people of Thatched Cottage Manor.
This was Niu Youdao's intention: to leave Ghost Doctor behind for Thatched Cottage Manor. Once they went to the Fifth Domain, Ghost Doctor would remain inextricably tied to Thatched Cottage Manor.
After reaching the Fifth Domain, Niu Youdao would no longer interfere in anything, but before leaving, he would leave Thatched Cottage Manor with a certain core force.
Guo Man had been summoned in secret. Knowing that Niu Youdao wished to see her, she was extremely nervous. She had never seen Niu Youdao's true face, and his current status was enough to make her tremble with fear. Nor did she know what his temperament was like.
Before long, Niu Youdao appeared, with Yun Ji following behind him.
Guo Man hurriedly bowed. "Guo Man pays her respects to Daoist Master."
Though she had never seen the real man, she had seen the fake one. The moment Niu Youdao appeared, she recognized him.
"No need for such ceremony." Niu Youdao laughed heartily and waved a hand, gesturing for her to sit. She did not dare. He did not force her; after taking his own seat, he nodded repeatedly in praise. "I've finally met you in person, Guo Man. Not bad. You've done very well these past years."
Guo Man hurriedly said, "It is all thanks to Daoist Master's excellent guidance. Guo Man does not dare claim the credit."
Niu Youdao said, "Good is good. Your merits are not small, so there's no need to be modest. Do you know why I called you here this