At those words, Lu Rushuang and Chu Tiancheng both looked at Xu Taiping in confusion.
Before this, they had only known that Xu Taiping and Dharma Master Chongde had become acquainted through a fight while helping Ma Wenxuan. They had not known that Xu Taiping also had some ties with the major temples in the Cloud Emergence Kingdom behind Monk Chongde.
"You jest, Dharma Master Chongde. I did lend a little help when I came to Youyun Heaven, but this matter has far-reaching implications. It would be perfectly understandable if the abbots were unable to send anyone."
Xu Taiping set the Jade Disc on the table and spoke with great earnestness.
Xu Taiping knew very well just how much help he had provided in the battle at Vairocana Temple, so he never claimed credit for it.
This was also why he seldom contacted the Several Great Buddhist Temples.
"Amitabha. You are right, Benefactor Taiping. This humble monk has become attached to outward appearances."
Monk Chongde pressed his palms together and nodded.
As he saw it, the Heavenly Dharma Protector surely had his reasons for saying this.
Lu Rushuang and Chu Tiancheng also found Xu Taiping's words reasonable.
"Mad Wolf Stronghold has now become a demon grotto of considerable power. It is only natural for the major temples to have their own considerations. Their assistance would certainly be welcome, but if they cannot help, we will think of another way."
Lu Rushuang nodded and sat down beside the stone table.
"Actually, I have learned a little about the affairs between the Chan School and the Imperial Court in the Cloud Emergence Kingdom over the past few years. It is said that because of Fire Cloud Temple's actions in earlier years, the Imperial Court has been suppressing the Several Great Buddhist Temples."