Volume One, Chapter 354
The letter had been written by Zhao Fu. Its wording was cryptic, proposing reform of the temple while hinting that he possessed the qualifications and ability to do so.
After reading the letter, Sunward fell silent.
A young man walked in and asked in confusion, "Father, what are you thinking about?"
He was Sunward's son, Ri Xuan.
Sunward handed the letter in his hand to Ri Xuan. Ri Xuan took it doubtfully and looked it over, his face revealing shock. "Who is so bold as to actually dream of reforming the temple?"
Sunward said gravely, "I don't know either. I only just received this letter."
Ri Xuan asked with concern, "Father, what do you plan to do?"
Sunward replied, "I have long grown disgusted with the temple as it is now. The current temple is no longer the one that everyone revered and loved in the past. It has become a cancer within the Supreme Yang Temple. I have also worried about the temple's future, always hoping that one day I could reform it, but I never had the opportunity."
Ri Xuan said seriously, "Father, this matter is extremely significant. If things go wrong, it could cost us our lives."
Hearing this, Sunward nodded. "I know. But this person has given me hope. I want to meet him and see whether he truly has the qualifications and ability. If he does not, we can simply choose not to participate."
Ri Xuan nodded.
Sunward and Ri Xuan left the temple and arrived in a desert. The surroundings were wide open, without the slightest cover.
Ri Xuan glanced around. "Didn't that person say we would meet here? Why hasn't he arrived yet?"
Sunward said, "This matter is of great importance. It is good to be cautious."
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