Elder Huang hesitated. He remembered that Lin Fan had yet to agree to help fulfill the Village Chief's wishes, but after the conflict just now, he worried that bringing the matter up again would displease Lin Fan.
He thought to himself that since Lin Fan was no longer reciting the Daoist Scripture for the Soul-Refining Rite, he could speak to him tomorrow and ask for his help.
"Elder Huang, Feng Jiutian, please arrange somewhere for us to stay."
Just then, Qianshan walked over. He got along well with the villagers.
When Feng Jiutian saw Qianshan, a glimmer flashed in her eyes. No matter their age, people still felt happy at the sight of a handsome man.
"You must be Qianshan from the Daoist Assembly?"
Feng Jiutian's gloomy expression vanished, replaced by a smile. "Don't worry. Elder Huang happens to have two empty rooms. You can stay at his place."
The clan elders of Phoenix Village mostly lived in the central area, near the Ancestral Hall.
Elder Huang led everyone to some empty rooms.
"Young Lin, everything inside has been tidied up. I hope you won't take what happened today to heart."
Elder Huang said politely, "The Village Chief is the most respected person in Phoenix Village. What we want most is to give him a peaceful burial."
"Of course, we hope even more that someone can finish what he left undone after his death."
Lin Fan entered the room. Its furnishings had an antique elegance, and a woody fragrance filled the air.
He understood what Elder Huang wanted, but he was somewhat displeased with Feng Jiutian.
"Elder Huang, the reason I didn't help fulfill the Village Chief's wishes right away today was that Feng Jiutian's attitude was terrible."
Lin Fan said frankly, "But don't worry. This is Qianshan's assignment.