Zhang Sheng's expression brightened at her words. He hurriedly clasped his hands toward Verdant Green Maiden in thanks. "Many thanks, Goddess!"
"What are you thanking me for?"
Verdant Green Maiden looked helpless. She shook her head and sighed. "Cultivators thank one another back and forth. When will you ever glimpse the Great Dao? Zhang Tianshi, you still have a long road ahead of you."
Zhang Sheng wasn't embarrassed. He nodded and said, "Goddess is right..."
After all, though he was a Heavenly Master, at the end of the day he was still a mortal. If a god said his cultivation was lacking, then it was the truth, and he had to listen.
On the first day of the first month of the following year, Zhang Sheng set off for Dragon Tiger Mountain with the core line of disciples.
"Safe travels, Zhang Tianshi!"
Verdant Green Maiden stood at the entrance to Crane Call Mountain, waving as she said, "When I have time, I'll come visit."
Zhang Sheng clasped his hands toward Verdant Green Maiden in farewell. "Take care, Goddess."
After they left, Tai Ping Daoist temple on Crane Call Mountain became entirely Verdant Green Maiden's domain. The young Taoist disciples wore smiles every day. Though Verdant Green Maiden seemed to hold a higher position than the Heavenly Master, she was kindhearted and much more approachable than he was.
Besides, Zhang Tianshi was just a decrepit old man. How could he compare to a beautiful True Person?
Before long, Verdant Green Maiden established a new rule for Tai Ping Daoist temple.
Cut morning lessons in half!
Work and rest in due measure.
The whole point of teaching was to make learning fun! Ah, what a wonderful teacher she was.
Naturally, the young Taoist disciples enthusiastically supported this boon to the temple. They