The two Sword Sect disciples heard Little Pig's words and thanked him again.
"No matter. It was no trouble at all. I've saved more people than I can count in my life; it's nothing worth mentioning." Little Pig changed tack mid-speech and said to the young man in Azure, "Chuiyunzi, there should be a temple nearby, shouldn't there? Let's get over there!"
The young man in Azure was Chuiyunzi, Taihua's eighth disciple, while the girl in the red jacket was naturally Chen Cuo's Junior Senior Sister, the fairy Xi Ran.
At Little Pig's words, Xi Ran stepped up and thumped him on the head. "You little pighead! Show some respect!"
Hearing their names, Zhang Fang looked as though his suspicions had been confirmed. He sighed, then said to the two Sword Sect disciples, "Why don't we head to the River Lord Temple first? You can tell us what happened in detail there."
Xi Ran had Little Pig by the ear, but he was listening intently. At once, his spirits rose.
After a moment's thought, the two Sword Sect disciples nodded and went with them to the River Lord Temple.
Once there, Zhang Fang identified himself and had someone find them a side hall where they could settle.
The Temple Custodian soon came to inquire after them. On seeing Zhang Fang, he greeted him warmly, then arranged for attendants to bring tea.
Zhang Fang thanked him, then said without preamble, "We have some matters to discuss. I hope you can give us some privacy, Brother Jiang."
The Temple Custodian smiled. "Of course, I understand. Daoist Master, Immortal Adepts, please speak freely. Call for me whenever you need anything."
Stroking his beard, Zhang Fang smiled. "Thank you, Brother Jiang!"
The Temple Custodian surnamed Jiang nodded. "But before you leave, I ask that