Master Sengjia raised his head and looked calmly at the newcomers.
Cui Shi's expression shifted slightly. He immediately rose and saluted with clasped hands. "Your servant Cui Shi was unaware of Your Highness's arrival and failed to come out to welcome you. I beg your forgiveness."
His gaze swept swiftly over Lu Changfeng behind Taiping, and a thoughtful look crossed his face.
Princess Taiping gave a slight nod. "No need for such formalities, Secretary Cui. I heard that Master Sengjia possesses a profound understanding of the Buddhist Dharma and came to seek his instruction. I did not expect you to share such refined interests, playing Go here with the master."
She turned to Master Sengjia and elegantly pressed her palms together in greeting. "Master, forgive this unannounced visit and the disturbance to your peace. This is Lu Changfeng, a guest retainer of my household. He is well versed in the Way of Medicine and also yearns to understand the Buddhist Dharma. We have come expressly to ask you for a little guidance."
Lu Changfeng followed her lead and offered a composed greeting.
In truth, he was content to leave this so-called guidance to chance.
With his understanding of the Threefold Origin-Returning Qi, together with the Snowfield Mysterious Crane Painting, his breakthrough to the Grandmaster realm was already nailed firmly into place. It was merely a matter of time before the water flowed and the channel formed.
Still, Master Sengjia was no charlatan.
For Princess Taiping herself to praise him as having "attained the heights of mastery in both Buddhist Dharma and martial arts," he must possess something extraordinary. Exchanging insights with such an accomplished expert could hardly hurt.
Cultivation in the Martial Way placed importance on "wealth, companions, methods, and a suitable place."
An individual's intelligence had its limits, after