This bow thanked him for breaking through the barrier, but even more for illuminating the path ahead.
From this moment on, he had firmly entered the realm of Martial Way Grandmasters.
Master Sengjia calmly accepted his bow, then turned his gaze toward Princess Taiping beside them and said gently, "Amitabha. Your breakthrough arose from your own innate wisdom and accumulated cultivation. This humble monk merely pushed the boat along with the current. If you wish to give thanks, do not forget where that 'current carrying the boat' came from."
Taiping's eyes brightened, and she gave Sengjia a surprised glance.
Lu Changfeng understood at once and bowed solemnly to Princess Taiping. "Your Highness, I would never forget your kindness in recommending me, either."
The corners of Princess Taiping's lips lifted slightly. She chuckled. "Since you refused to 'accept a reward without merit,' Master Lu, now that you have received your reward, you had best prepare to accept This Palace's conditions..."
Lu Changfeng froze for a moment. Before we came, you were the one who asked me, your newly appointed Military Affairs Advisor, to accompany you and help devise plans... But on second thought, the gains from this breakthrough were beyond measure. Having accepted such an enormous favor from her, agreeing to a few additional conditions was entirely worthwhile.
His expression unchanged, he said calmly, "Please state them, Your Highness."
Princess Taiping's smile deepened, as though she had anticipated his response all along. Unhurriedly, she asked, "Master Lu, do you still remember our 'Wager Chess agreement'?"
Lu Changfeng raised his brows slightly and immediately recalled their earlier conversation. She had indeed proposed wagering what each of them needed. If she won, he would stay an extra incense stick's worth of time to massage her whenever he checked her pulse...
"Of course I