After the four had paid their respects, Wang Ping said, "Come closer. You're standing so far away I can barely see you."
The four did not dare delay. They quickly walked to a point three zhang before the tea table, stopped, then bowed again and addressed him as "True Lord."
Wang Ping wasted no words. His gaze first fell on Zhi Gong. "I know what you want. The Earth Cave Sect will remain under your command. You may do whatever you wish, so long as it does not disrupt the spirituality of this world. But once it involves a large amount of spirituality, you must stop. Otherwise, even I will not be able to protect you."
Zhi Gong lowered his head and answered, "Yes," striving to keep his expression calm and unruffled.
Wang Ping was very satisfied with Zhi Gong's attitude and added, "In the future, you may discuss Earth Cave Sect affairs with the Taiyan Sect as much as possible. If anything important arises, set up an incense altar and inform me."
Zhi Gong nodded again. "Yes."
Having said those two things, Wang Ping turned to Li Miaolin and cautioned, "Your heart should be more broad-minded. Learn from your master and nurture more disciples."
That was a rebuke.
Li Miaolin could only lower his head and listen.
Wang Ping did not continue lecturing him. He stretched out his Left Hand, and half a huai tree branch appeared in his palm. As the branch in his hand transformed into a Heaven Stealing Talisman, he drove the talisman into the Old Huai Tree beside him.
The Old Huai Tree burst into luxuriant white blossoms. As the faint fragrance of flowers drifted in every direction, densely packed Heaven Stealing Talisman patterns emerged over its branches, trunk, and petals. The Sanhua cat was