Ma Muzhi gave him an encouraging look, then led Pang Long, Xiao Yan, and Chu Feng away, the four immortals vanishing in a flash.
Seeing the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals disperse as ordered, Yang Jian beckoned to Chen Wei.
Summoning his courage, Chen Wei edged over to stand three paces before Yang Jian and bowed. "True Lord, what are your instructions?"
Yang Jian did not answer immediately. Instead, he reached out and patted Chen Wei's shoulder, each blow heavy and forceful enough to send half the minor deity's body tingling.
Did Chen Wei dare move?
He was deeply moved!
"Lord Chen, no need to be so stiff." Yang Jian withdrew his hand, his tone easygoing. "I recently encountered a difficult matter that has left me rather puzzled. After giving it some thought, I decided that you had a nimble mind, so I wanted to discuss it with you."
Chen Wei's heart pounded like a drum, and he hurriedly bent even lower. "You flatter this humble official, True Lord. Your powers reach the heavens, while I am merely a clerk. What help could I possibly offer? Still, since you have asked, I will certainly tell you everything I know."
"Here is the situation."
Yang Jian nodded and began slowly. "I have an immortal friend with whom I share a very close friendship. He has a younger sister. This female immortal ordinarily never steps beyond the inner gate, let alone the front door, yet recently, for some reason, she has actually developed mortal desires."
At this point.
The smile vanished from Yang Jian's face, and his voice grew grave. "How could this possibly be allowed? For an immortal to develop mortal desires is to violate the heavenly laws. Lord Chen, tell me, how should my immortal friend handle this matter?"
Chen Wei's