Daoist Qi had scarcely left when the two young Daoist attendants quickly regained consciousness. Yet no matter how hard they tried, they could not remember what had just happened.
Daoist Qi traveled north all the way, eventually turning up before an ordinary residence in Dang Province. After landing, he gave a Daoist salute toward the inner rooms and said, "Fellow Daoist Meng, I have come uninvited. I hope you will not take offense."
The residence gates opened of their own accord, and a voice came from within. "Since Fellow Daoist has come, please enter and sit for a while."
Daoist Qi stepped inside. Upon reaching the main hall, he saw Meng Huan Zhen there, with an exquisitely crafted ancient Celestial Xia zither laid before her. It seemed she had just been adjusting its tones.
He smiled. "It seems I have disturbed Fellow Daoist Meng's enjoyment."
Meng Huan Zhen said calmly, "It does not matter. Fellow Daoist, please sit."
Daoist Qi waved a hand. "No need. I will leave after a few words. I heard that Fellow Daoist Meng had contact with that Profound Rectifier Zhang the other day. Did you discover anything?"
Meng Huan Zhen lightly plucked the zither, producing a sound like a spring flowing through a deep ravine. Her expression remained serene as she said, "Fellow Daoist Qi is indeed well informed. I have personally investigated the matter. What Profound Rectifier Zhang used that day was merely ordinary Daoist arts. It was only because his methods were so exquisite that he was able to suppress Bai Xiu at the final moment."
"Is that so?"
Daoist Qi looked somewhat disappointed. "Then it seems I have come for nothing this time. Fellow Daoist Meng, let us exchange information again if there is any news."
Meng Huan Zhen nodded lightly.
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