Yin San pushed open the door and found no sign of Liu S sui, only Little Lotus. He smiled and said, "I've come to beg a meal and some wine."
Somewhat surprised, Little Lotus hurriedly invited him to sit, then went to make arrangements. She was no longer as wary of this senior of mysterious origins as she had been last time, because she now had too many things to worry about: Liu S sui's health, for instance, and Jing Jiu, who was now staying in Fruitful Accomplishment Temple.
The dishes were as lavish as ever, but the wine was somewhat different.
Yin San set down his wine bowl and said with a smile, "Strong wheat ale from Thunder Island isn't easy to come by."
Little Lotus stood to one side, clutching the hem of her clothes somewhat nervously.
When fine wine suddenly appeared on the table at home, besides a friend coming from afar, there was another possibility: someone wanted a favor.
Yin San was a very casual person. He drank casually, ate casually, and spoke casually.
"One day, he'll have to return to Green Mountain. What will you do about being a fox demon?"
Little Lotus was silent for a moment before saying, "If there really is no way, I'll leave."
Yin San said, "Fox demons fall in love easily, excel at schemes and decisions, and know what matters. Since you're willing to give him up, you must be aiming for something considerable. Do you want him to become Sect Master?"
Knowing she could hide nothing from this expert, Little Lotus said, "You see clearly, Senior."
Yin San shook his head. "He will never become Green Mountain Sect Master in this lifetime."
Little Lotus paled slightly. "Why?"
"I know Green Mountain. Anyone who has been through what he