"That would be proper. We've already had a carriage prepared. Xuanxu and I will personally see you down the mountain, so we can fulfill our duties as hosts."
"Ancestor, you've only just recovered. There's no need to trouble yourself. Daoist Master Xuanxu can see me off."
"It's no trouble. I could use the exercise, besides, seeing our benefactor down the mountain is only right, both emotionally and morally."
Seeing how determined he was, Lin Taichu did not object further. After packing his belongings, the group left the inner courtyard together.
By then, the Lingxiao Sect disciples had already set off ahead of them. Before leaving, Elder Li had specifically told Lin Taichu that if he encountered any trouble on the road, he should launch a Signal Flare, and they would turn back to support him.
The carriage had long been waiting at the mountain gate. Its cabin was spacious and comfortable, stocked with plenty of dry rations and water. Daoist Master Xuanqing personally helped Lin Taichu into the carriage, then instructed the driver to travel slowly and make sure Physician Lin reached Qinghe Town safely.
On the way down the mountain, Daoist Master Xuanxu sat in the carriage and chatted with Lin Taichu.
"Physician Lin, after Zhao Tianba sent people to ambush you, we made several copies of their testimonies and delivered them to the nearby righteous sects, so they could be on guard against the Southern Fist Sect as well."
"That's a good move. The more sects that know, the more cautious Zhao Tianba will have to be. But you shouldn't provoke him too much either. The Southern Fist Sect's strength is there for all to see. If a real fight broke out, even if you won, you'd suffer considerable losses."
"We understand that. For now, the main thing