That morning, just after Lin Taichu had finished administering acupuncture to the Sect Master, a disciple hurried in. "Sect Master, Physician Lin, the Variant Sect has sent people over. They said they came to visit you."
The Sect Master and Lin Taichu exchanged glances, both seeing confusion in the other's eyes. The Sect Master frowned. "Why would the Variant Sect suddenly want to visit me? They must be up to no good."
Lin Taichu also found it strange. "They previously colluded with the Second Elder in an attempt to harm you. Now that their plan has failed, they should be avoiding the Lingxiao Sect. Why would they come to our door of their own accord?"
Bai Chen also rushed over. Upon hearing the news, he said, "Perhaps they want to probe the Sect Master's condition and see whether he has truly recovered. If he hasn't, they may take the chance to strike again."
The Law Enforcement Elder snorted. "The Variant Sect certainly has a good plan. Why not drive them out directly and let them know the Lingxiao Sect isn't to be bullied?"
Lin Taichu shook his head. "No. If we drive them away outright, they'll only think we have something to hide."
"Besides, we still don't know their exact purpose. We might as well let them in first and see what they want. We can observe their movements and find their weakness."
The Sect Master nodded. "Physician Lin is right. Bai Chen, make the arrangements and have them wait in the main hall. At the same time, have the Law Enforcement Elder lead some Disciples to lie in ambush around the hall. If anything happens, act immediately."
After Bai Chen and the Law Enforcement Elder left to carry out their orders, the Sect Master looked at Lin Taichu. "Physician