"Your rebuke was well deserved, Master!"
Cold sweat streamed down Song Zifeng's body. He hastily bowed and said, "This disciple knows his mistake! From now on, I will advance steadily and surely, and never repeat it!"
"Mm. There is no greater virtue than recognizing your faults and correcting them."
Li Yunjing nodded slightly. "I came here merely to look in on you along the way."
"Tell me how Qingyun Temple has developed over these years, and whether you have encountered any thorny problems."
"And what do you make of the situation on the Buddha Light Continent, particularly around the Nanzhao Kingdom?"
Song Zifeng perked up, knowing his master was testing him. This was also his chance to report on his circumstances and seek guidance.
He hastily collected himself and gave a detailed account of his experiences over the years, Qingyun Temple's development, the difficulties he had encountered, and his assessment of the surrounding situation, not daring to conceal anything.
Li Yunjing listened quietly, occasionally interjecting with a question or two, gaining a deeper understanding of Song Zifeng's abilities and insight, as well as Qingyun Temple's current state.
Though this young man had come from humble beginnings, he was meticulous and capable in his management. Establishing a foothold where the Buddhist Sect was so deeply entrenched had been no easy feat.
His assessment of the situation was also insightful; he had recognized the upheaval that would follow the ascension of the Buddhist Sect's eminent monks.
"Your analysis is sound."
After listening, Li Yunjing said slowly, "The ascension of the Great Compassion Zen Venerable and Xing Chanzi indeed marked the beginning of a shift."
"As the Buddhist Sect draws back its forces, power vacuums will inevitably emerge on the fringes, and every faction will make its move."
"For you, this is both