Wei Kong's matter had come to an end.
Next came several proposals that had been discussed beforehand. As expected, Lord Rongyang's proposal to take action against 'First Day' did not pass. In accordance with his promise to 'First Day,' Wang Ping remained silent on the matter.
The Vajra Temple's proposal to adjust gold prices received everyone's support, just as Wang Ping had imagined. The Taiyin Sect's proposal to have the Dao Palace intervene in the Yuqing Sect's dispute ended without result. Though Prefect Yuxing seemed uninterested in everything, this concerned her duties, and she did not back down.
Once the agenda was concluded, Prefect Yuxing was again the first to leave. As Wang Ping was about to depart, Bu Qiong called out, "Fellow Daoist, please stay. I have something to discuss with you."
Those who had not yet left glanced at Wang Ping and Bu Qiong, then tactfully cut off their projections.
After the others had left, Wang Ping cupped his hands and asked, "Is this about Fellow Daoist Wu Fu's advancement?"
Bu Qiong nodded. "Exactly. He will advance around the middle of April. Based on the previous attempts, his chances this time should be around forty percent."
"That is already very good. On Fellow Daoist Wu Fu's behalf, I thank your Star God Alliance."
"There is no need for thanks. We are merely taking what we each need." Bu Qiong returned the salute and said, "I will not disturb you further, Daoist Priest. Farewell."
"Alright!"
After Bu Qiong left, Wang Ping did not linger either. He quickly severed the connection of consciousness, and his vision shifted. He looked at the familiar Mountain Top Dojo before him; he knew every blade of grass and every tree here like the back of his hand.
Precisely because of that, it felt exceedingly