Sweet Talk
When Wang Yue remembered that he needed to recommend Lin Pingzhi, he quickly gave Yue Lingshan a reassuring look, telling her to stay calm and leave things to him.
Seeing that Yue Lingshan obediently stayed quiet, Wang Yue hurriedly bowed to everyone in the room before addressing Yue Buqun. "Sect Leader Yue, I'm Wang Yue, a lay disciple of Daoist Lingxu of Wudang Mountain. I have some personal matters I'd like to discuss with you."
Yue Buqun might have been a hypocrite, but he was meticulous about appearances. Seeing Wang Yue behave so courteously—and knowing he was a promising disciple of the Wudang Sect—he didn't hesitate to take his leave of Abbess Dingyi, Liu Zhengfeng, and Yu Canghai. Then he led Wang Yue and the others to the courtyard Liu Zhengfeng had set aside for the Huashan Sect.
Once they were seated, Yue Buqun asked appropriately, "What important matter brings you here, Daoist Lingxu?"
Wang Yue thought he'd start with a little appetizer, so he promptly pulled Lin Pingzhi forward and said earnestly, "Sect Leader Yue, my master told me that the Gentleman Sword is known for his integrity. Yu Canghai sent people to capture Lin Pingzhi's parents, and Lin Pingzhi has long wanted to join the Huashan Sect. So he's come to ask for your help."
Lin Pingzhi hadn't expected Wang Yue to bring up his situation first. He was even more grateful to him, and hurriedly knelt before Yue Buqun. "Sect Leader Yue, I've admired the Huashan Sect for a long time, but never had the chance to join. Now that I've met you, I beg you not to reject me."
Yue Buqun raised an eyebrow and asked Wang Yue, puzzled, "Since Lin Pingzhi knows you, why didn't he ask Wudang Mountain for help?"
Wang Yue