The other four abbots likewise gazed excitedly at the Jade Disc on the table.
A moment later, they heard a familiar voice coming from the Jade Disc:
"Abbot Huiming, is there a Dharma Master named Chongde at Prajna Temple?"
At these words, excitement immediately flashed through the eyes of Guangze, the abbot of Prajna Temple, for Chongde was one of the disciples he had sent to the Imperial Capital to spread the teachings.
But he soon murmured in puzzlement:
"I only told Chongyang about the Heavenly Dharma Protector. Why was Chongde the first to find him?"
When Xu Taiping set out for Southern Chu's Imperial Capital, Guangze had already contacted Chongyang, who served as an instructor for the Golden Saber Guard in the Imperial City.
"Perhaps Chongyang couldn't get away, so he sent Chongde to find the Heavenly Dharma Protector."
He then murmured this explanation to himself.
The other abbots all looked envious upon hearing this.
For whoever had found the Heavenly Dharma Protector first, he was still a disciple of Prajna Temple. This would surely earn great merit in the future.
"Lord Heavenly Dharma Protector, Chongde is indeed a disciple of Prajna Temple. Moreover, Abbot Guangze of Prajna Temple is beside me at this very moment. If you have any questions, you may speak with him directly."
The abbot of Vairocana Temple transmitted his voice into the Jade Disc.
"Oh, then sorry for the trouble, Abbot Huiming. Please hand the Jade Disc to Abbot Guangze."
Xu Taiping's voice sounded from the Jade Disc once more.
Hearing this, Huiming immediately handed the Jade Disc to Guangze.
"Amitabha. Sorry for the trouble, Junior Brother Huiming."
Abbot Guangze accepted the Jade Disc with both hands, somewhat excited.
Then golden light appeared in his hands, and he began speaking to Xu Taiping on