"Your disciple will obey your instructions, Master!"
Song Zifeng answered respectfully, though he already understood his master's intentions.
Having painstakingly built his foundation on the Buddha Light Continent for over two hundred years, he naturally understood its subtleties-and understood even better the complicated relationship between his newly acknowledged master and the Buddhist Sect.
Keeping a low profile was the best course now.
Li Yunjing nodded slightly, offered a few more pointers on cultivation, and left a protective talisman capable of withstanding three full-power attacks from an early Spirit Transformation cultivator. Only then did he turn into a streak of light and quietly depart.
Back aboard the Sky Patrol Warship, Yu Yunyi and the others saw his smile and knew the trip had gone smoothly.
"Husband, have you taken another fine disciple?"
Lu Ruoxi asked with a smile.
"Yes, a disciple with both excellent character and perseverance. Reaching the peak of the golden core realm in this Buddha Kingdom was no easy feat."
Li Yunjing briefly recounted Song Zifeng's story, and the women all marveled at it.
Liu Ruyan sighed in wonder. "A chess piece you casually placed all those years ago actually grew this far. Clearly, Heaven has its own designs in the unseen."
"Whether Heaven's will or human intention, it is a favorable bond all the same."
Li Yunjing smiled, then grew serious. "All right, we can chat later. Business comes first."
The Sky Patrol Warship continued toward Spirit Mountain.
Before long, the Sky Patrol Warship reached the outskirts of Spirit Mountain.
Once again, a guest-reception monk led them through layers of auspicious clouds and Buddhist light to Jiaye Baoguang Temple.
On the square before the temple, the Great Compassion Zen Venerable welcomed them with his fellow monks. This time, however, several other eminent Buddhist figures stood alongside the