At that moment, Zhu Da arrived outside the cave abode, peering about, his face a kaleidoscope of expressions.
"What are you doing at my master's cave abode?"
Zuo Lin stepped forward to block him and questioned him.
"S-Senior Zuo, this humble one has come to invite the Hall Master to take office. The hall has already prepared the ceremony..."
Once the imposing master of an entire hall, he now had to nod and bow even to a disciple. It was a bitter feeling indeed, but Zhu Da could endure it.
"I am not your senior." Zuo Lin's tone was cold, and he had no wish to converse further with someone like this. "Wait here a moment. I'll inform my master."
Tch, a fox borrowing the tiger's might! Zhu Da cursed inwardly, seething with resentment. Who would have thought that brat could fly up a tree as a crow and turn into a phoenix? I'll endure it for now. Perhaps one day you'll carelessly breathe your last, and I can go back to being Hall Master!
While he was muttering to himself, Mu Bai strode out of the cave abode.
"Brother Zhu, just send a voice transmission if you need anything. Why trouble yourself to come in person?"
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. Never mind something as important as inviting you to take office-even to report on my work or pay my respects, these little legs of mine work perfectly well. I must do it face-to-face!"
"Very well, then. Lead the way."
"Right away! Please board the boat..."
All smiles, Zhu Da tossed a Flying Soul Boat from his sleeve. It expanded in a flash and hovered in the air, a large banner bearing the words "Pill Hall" snapping in the wind above it. It looked quite magnificent.
"My cave