At that, Zhao Gongming and Lady Qiongxiao gazed toward the Ancestral Temple, lost in thought.
True Person Taiyi merely snorted. "How could it be so easy for a mere mortal to cultivate vital energy with nothing but a Spirit Pill?"
Wen Zhong said, "Master, don't forget that the Great King is no mere mortal. He is the Human Emperor, and he possesses Human Emperor Fortune."
"Hmph. Fortune in its twilight—what use could that be? No matter what you say, I'm going to see for myself." With that, True Person Taiyi flashed toward the Ancestral Temple.
Wen Zhong was about to stop him, but Zhao Gongming grabbed him by the arm. "Fellow Daoist Wen, this is a serious matter. If we don't let Fellow Daoist Taiyi see for himself, I'm afraid he won't be satisfied."
He spoke politely, as if he were being perfectly reasonable. But Wen Zhong could tell that Zhao Gongming and Lady Qiongxiao wanted to see for themselves, too. They simply couldn't force their way in because of their relationship with him.
"Very well. If we don't go and take a look, none of you will be satisfied!"
Wen Zhong sighed and pursued True Person Taiyi with Zhao Gongming and Lady Qiongxiao.
The distance was short. True Person Taiyi had already reached the air above the Ancestral Temple. A number of Imperial Guards were stationed outside to protect it. When they saw figures flying through the sky, they hurriedly drew their bows and prepared to defend the temple.
Wen Zhong landed first and said to the Imperial Guards, "You may all withdraw. There's nothing for you to do here."
Seeing Grand Tutor Wen arrive with the others, the Imperial Guards obediently retreated to a distance. Wen Zhong knew they could handle ordinary people without trouble, but trying to