Unlike the profusion of flowers and flourishing greenery outside, the Medicine Gate's main hall felt rather cold and austere.
Even the flowers and plants inside were carved from stone, arranged in rows on either side of the path.
After they entered, the Medicine Gate Master glanced at Chu Luohen. "I have something to discuss with Su Jiu." The unspoken implication was that he needed to leave first.
Chu Luohen gave the Medicine Gate Master a cold look, then turned and went to the doorway.
At the same time, Tang Wuchen came in, the two of them passing each other.
The Medicine Gate Master did not sit down himself, so naturally, he did not invite anyone else to sit. The three of them began their discussion standing.
"You should know what the first thing I want you to do is, even without my saying it."
Su Jiu nodded and looked at Tang Wuchen. With a rueful smile, he cupped his hands and bowed. "Sorry for the trouble, then."
Su Jiu shook her head and raised her left hand slightly. A speck of light flew out from between Tang Wuchen's brows.
Tang Wuchen immediately felt his divine sense clear.
Delighted, he examined his sea of consciousness. Sure enough, the restriction was gone.
The Medicine Gate Master knew the restriction had been lifted merely from Tang Wuchen's expression.
Then he turned his gaze back to Su Jiu. "Aren't you afraid?"
Su Jiu understood what the Medicine Gate Master meant. He was asking whether she feared Tang Wuchen would reveal her secret.
But Su Jiu merely smiled. "Since I dared to do it, naturally, I'm not afraid."
The Medicine Gate Master nodded. The Azure Tide Sect had taught this disciple well. But however good she was, she was not his disciple, nor could he