Perhaps Hao Shuai's words had moved the Immovable Monk. After thinking it over for a while, he finally agreed to let Xin Shisi Niang enter the temple.
The Immovable Monk did set one condition: as soon as Shisi Niang entered the temple, she had to go straight to the Zen Room to rest. She was forbidden from going to the Mahavira Hall.
Hao Shuai had no objection and agreed on Shisi Niang's behalf.
In fact, that was exactly what Hao Shuai had been hoping for. He still had to enter Myriad Flower Fairyland later to flirt with the young ladies—no, to take care of some business. If Shisi Niang stayed with him the whole time, he wouldn't be able to make a move.
"Please make yourselves at home, honored guests. The temple is humble, and our hospitality leaves much to be desired. I hope you'll forgive us." The Immovable Monk first took Xin Shisi Niang to a side room, then came back out and ushered Hao Shuai and the others inside.
"You're too kind, Master. Allowing us to stay the night is already a tremendous kindness. How could we complain about your hospitality?" Zhu Xiaolian replied politely, a model of a refined gentleman.
"You haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll go prepare some vegetarian food. Please wait a moment."
With that, the Immovable Monk headed toward the side rooms at the back without waiting for Hao Shuai and the others to refuse.
Since entering the temple, Hao Shuai hadn't done anything in particular. He had simply followed the Immovable Monk quietly, taking in his surroundings.
This Lanruo Temple was small. It consisted of the main hall where they stood and a few simple side rooms behind it.
Though the temple was small, it was steeped in antiquity. The main hall