Fang Xinglan had come to the Origin Sect the day before, only to find that Qin Shujian was unavailable.
He had then spent the night resting in Liangshan City before returning to the Origin Sect early the next morning to wait.
Niu Feng felt rather helpless about this.
But however helpless he felt, he could not drive the man away.
Leaving aside the Heavenly Array Sect's power, Fang Xinglan had come as a visitor and had caused no trouble whatsoever. Sending him away for no reason would be tantamount to deliberately making an enemy.
The Origin Sect was strong now, but it had not reached the point where it could contend with the entire world.
If it made enemies everywhere,
that would ultimately hinder its future development.
"Elder Niu, has Sect Master Qin come out of seclusion?"
"Er, the Sect Master has yet to emerge. I'm afraid you've made the trip for nothing, Elder Fang."
"That's all right. I'll just wait here." Fang Xinglan sat down as though he were perfectly at home, looking like a man with all the time in the world.
At this sight,
Niu Feng developed something of a headache.
Driving the man away would be inappropriate.
Leaving him sitting here alone would also be inappropriate.
After thinking it over, his only choice was to sit with Fang Xinglan.
Fortunately, Niu Feng had nothing else to do, so sitting around was no great problem.
After that,
the two chatted intermittently.
Mostly, Fang Xinglan asked questions, and Niu Feng answered as he saw fit.
More than half the day passed.
Niu Feng's Communication Jade Talisman stirred, and he immediately read the message within.
Relief promptly appeared on his face.
"Elder Fang, the Sect Master has come out of seclusion and is waiting in his courtyard. Please follow