"Perfected Being, this is your room. Is it to your satisfaction?" Sect Leader Kong led Perfected Being Xuying to a guest room and asked respectfully.
"Quite satisfactory. Had we not met you, Sect Leader Kong, our party would probably still be looking for lodging. Thank you," Perfected Being Xuying said.
"I hardly deserve your thanks. It is only what a junior should do," Sect Leader Kong said hastily. "However, the other Daoists will have to squeeze in together, several to a room."
"This is already very good." Perfected Being Xuying smiled faintly. "Go with Sect Leader Kong and arrange the rooms among yourselves."
Once the disciples under him had withdrawn, Perfected Being Xuying waved his hand, closing the door.
Naturally, he had a room to himself. Even if he asked the disciples to share it with him, they would not dare.
"Ah..." Perfected Being Xuying sighed.
Although he disliked troubling others, they had already cleared out rooms for him, so he could only stay for now. He would find an opportunity to return the favor later, an exchange of courtesy.
"Who's there?" Perfected Being Xuying suddenly barked.
The instant he spoke, a figure attacked from behind him.
Perfected Being Xuying remained composed. He hurriedly darted two steps forward, then prepared to turn and strike back.
But just then, he abruptly discovered a figure standing in front of him. He was badly startled. When had this person circled around ahead of him?
As he prepared to dodge, the man's fingers had already landed on his chest, sealing his acupoints and leaving him unable to move.
"You... who are you?" Perfected Being Xuying demanded. But when he saw the man's face clearly, his expression changed. "Ling Tianya!"
"Indeed, this Sect Master himself!" Ling Tianya smiled faintly. "Daoist Xu Ying, what are you