Chang Jian pressed his lips together and said, his voice still a little dry and hoarse, "Junior Brother Zhang, inside aren't only the elders and teachers of our Azure Cloud. Several divine monks from Tianyin Temple have also come. In addition, there are seniors from Incense Valley, all here to ask us about Zhang... Junior Brother Zhang's situation."
After Zhang Xiaofan heard this, a faint sneer lifted the corner of his mouth, though it was not aimed at Chang Jian. He cupped his fist to Chang Jian, then once more raised his foot and stepped through the enormous doorway.
Behind him, Song Daren and Tian Linger frowned at Chang Jian's words, their expressions turning unpleasant. Even though Tian Linger had already learned this news from Bi Yao earlier, hearing Chang Jian mention it again now still filled her with disgust.
Afraid that Song Daren and Tian Linger would pull him aside and ask him questions, Chang Jian did not dare linger. He followed Zhang Xiaofan into Jade Purity Hall.
Song Daren and Tian Linger exchanged a look, each seeing the anxiety and worry in the other's eyes, but even more than that, helplessness. Song Daren gently patted Tian Linger on the shoulder, then they walked in together.
What they did not know was that Uncle Wang Er, who had been sitting on the steps all along, watched Zhang Xiaofan's back disappear behind the doors, then also rose and chased after him. Surprisingly, no one stopped him, and just like that, he smoothly entered Jade Purity Hall as well.
Though it was not his first time, the moment he crossed the threshold, a solemn, dignified air rushed toward him. At the deepest part of the great hall, the statues of the Three Pure Ones stood amid the curling green smoke of