The Daoist shrouded in golden light said, "You are now a Court Executive of Celestial Xia. Since you call me Master Xun, I will accept this bow from you today. When we meet again, there will be no need for this."
At that moment, another flash of light appeared, and Daoist Zhan Kong emerged at the side. Since Zhang Yu's cultivation was higher, it was not easy to shift him through space, so he had sent Zhang Yu over first and arrived a moment later himself.
The moment he saw the Daoist figure within the light, he could not help but say in surprise, "Senior Brother?"
The Daoist turned toward Daoist Zhan Kong and said, "Junior Brother, I am speaking with Court Executive Zhang."
Daoist Zhan Kong nodded. He bowed to the two of them and withdrew first.
The Daoist said to Zhang Yu, "The Origin Capital lineage should have merged into Celestial Xia long ago. It could not be better for you to handle this matter."
Zhang Yu said, "Does Teacher have any advice regarding the sorting out of the Origin Capital lineage?"
There had been established procedures for handling sects that merged into Celestial Xia ever since Divine Xia had united the various sects, and Celestial Xia continued to use them. Leaving aside the specific details, it usually took decades, even a century, to gradually incorporate them, so as not to leave behind too many future troubles.
So long as the upper ranks of a sect were willing, this was not difficult. Celestial Xia also treated such sects with relative leniency. For any who willingly sought to merge, their reasonable wishes would be considered with care.
The Daoist said, "Simply follow the rites and order of Celestial Xia. There is no need to worry too much. It is