As Daoist Feng and Daoist Gao were speaking, a disciple came to report, "Senior Brother Wen and Senior Brother Hu have returned from Guardian of Rectitude Palace."
Daoist Gao said, "Let them enter."
Wen Zhao and Hu Zixi came before their seats and each paid respects to his own master.
Daoist Gao said, "How was it? Guardian Zhang did not make things difficult for you, did he?"
Hu Zixi said, "Reporting to Master, Guardian Zhang spoke kindly to us, and later agreed to keep us."
Daoist Feng said, "Guardian Zhang is a Profound Venerable, so naturally he would not haggle with juniors like you. Did Guardian Zhang give you any instructions?"
Wen Zhao said, "Reporting to Master, the Guardian merely explained to us the benefits and dangers of going to the Inner and Outer Layers, and told us to consider it carefully."
Daoist Feng nodded. "You must be cautious. Do not think that being disciples of Profound Venerables means you can handle everything. The rifts between the Inner and Outer Layers have always been where Outer Layer cultivators and evil gods find it easiest to invade. Those who come through are often troublesome foes. Guardian Zhang will naturally deal with those great powers above, but the descendants of evil gods and junior cultivators will have to be dealt with by yourselves.
"Once you enter Guardian Zhang's tutelage, you must obey his commands. Whatever he tells you to do, you do it. We will not come to help you. Do you understand?"
Wen Zhao and Hu Zixi both solemnly answered in assent.
Daoist Gao waved a hand. "You may leave for now."
After the two disciples withdrew, he turned back and said, "Just as you said, Daoist brother, that Guardian Zhang accepted our disciples."
Daoist Feng said, "Whose Dao method is