Though Duan Yu was reluctant to leave Fairy Sister's side, he did not dare disobey. He could not help muttering, "Yes," as he returned to Master Kurong's side.
Duan Yu had often pestered Wang Yuyan in the past, and Zhu Danchen, Chu Wanli, and the others had repeatedly tried to dissuade him. But they were merely retainers of the Duan family, while Duan Yu was the heir apparent. How much effect could their advice possibly have?
Master Kurong was different. Even Duan Zhengming and Duan Zhengchun had to treat him as an elder. Duan Yu had previously been saved by him at Tianlong Temple, and he had also taught him the Six Meridian Divine Sword. He was practically half a master to Duan Yu, so naturally Duan Yu did not dare act rashly before him.
Only after Duan Yu returned to his side did Master Kurong secretly breathe a sigh of relief. When Jiumozhi had wreaked havoc at Tianlong Temple before, he had nearly abducted Emperor Baoding, and had ultimately captured Duan Yu, leaving the Dali Duan clan unable to act. He feared that history would repeat itself today.
"Great Wheel Ming King, we meet again." Kurong pressed his palms together and offered a salute.
Jiumozhi returned the salute, his face still brimming with confidence. "I wondered who it was. So it is Zen Master Kurong. Why have you left Tianlong Temple, where you meditate in seclusion, and come to the Central Plains?"
Master Kurong replied blandly, "Demons and devils run rampant in the Central Plains. Naturally, I have come to eliminate evil and uphold the righteous path."
"Oh?" Jiumozhi raised an eyebrow. "Last time in Dali, I witnessed your temple's Six Meridian Divine Sword formation. I must say, it was rather disappointing. Besides, those martial nephews of yours are