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"Great Minister of Life, if you have something to say, please speak plainly. If there is any way this subordinate may be of use, I will certainly give it my all," Duan Jiuzhang said gravely.

The little girl tilted her head up and carefully sized Duan Jiuzhang up several times.

After a long while, she finally shook her head and said in an old-fashioned tone, "Little Duan, why are you so long-winded? I already said I'm just looking for someone."

Seeing this, Duan Jiuzhang asked no further questions.

"I'm going to wander around on my own. Go tend to your business; no need to mind me." The little girl waved her hand, and in a flicker of movement, vanished into the bustling crowd.

Why has the Great Minister of Life come here in secret? What exactly is she after? Duan Jiuzhang's gaze flickered uncertainly.

Yet he did not follow her to investigate.

In an instant, his expression returned to normal, and he turned to head back into the teahouse.

"Senior, just now I saw the townsfolk mourning, and every one of them was utterly sincere. That Lord Ge must have been a truly remarkable man. Since we are passing through, and it happens to be the anniversary of his death, why not pay our respects while we are here?" Li Shun suddenly suggested.

Duan Jiuzhang was somewhat surprised, but after pondering for a moment, he still nodded in agreement.

The three entered Ge Gong Shrine, stood solemnly, and took turns offering incense and kowtowing.

When it was Li Shun's turn to offer incense, his gaze met the eyes of Lord Ge's statue once again.

In that instant, Ge Linfeng likewise seemed to come alive.

Li Shun also saw the wisps of Mystic Yellow Qi winding around it.

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