"Thank you for Your Highness's favor," Shan Yuru said with a radiant smile. "But since I was able to become Cult Master, if I cannot even guarantee my own safety, would that not invite ridicule from my subordinates?"
"It seems I worried too much." Wang Baobao quickly recovered as well, laughed it off, and the two sides let the matter drop.
Meanwhile, at the Tibetan residence, Zongzan paced back and forth through his room, visibly restless. When Jiumozhi entered, he immediately asked, "Imperial Preceptor, what should I do when I face that Duan brat tomorrow? I heard you have dealt with him quite a few times. You should know clearly where his martial arts weaknesses lie." Having witnessed Duan Yu use the Six Meridian Divine Sword to leave the Five Tigers Sect's experts in utter disarray today, he had no desire to repeat their fate tomorrow.
Jiumozhi pondered for a moment. "That brat's Six Meridian Divine Sword is indeed formidable, but he lacks a proper martial arts foundation and has difficulty bringing out the true extent of his abilities. You can seize the opportunity to fight him at close quarters with fists and kicks. Subduing him will not be difficult."
Zongzan frowned. "But his movement technique is strange. It is called Lingbo Weibu, is it not? I may not be able to get close to him."
Jiumozhi was somewhat troubled as well. If it were him, restraining Duan Yu would not be difficult. But for Zongzan, he might not be able to quickly subdue his opponent. Once the distance opened and Duan Yu could unleash the Six Meridian Divine Sword, there would be almost no way to fight back.
"I have an idea," Zongzan said carelessly. "Why not have the Imperial Preceptor kill that Duan fellow tonight? Wouldn't that settle