Xiao Xinyan was sullen, and Zhong Jingyi tried her best to keep talking to her, hoping to cheer her up.
"Baby, what's your name?"
"Li Xinyan".
"It's a very nice name. Who gave you that name?"
"My mother named it."
After saying that, Xiao Xinyan pursed her lips tightly again, her furrowed brows revealing a sadness that shouldn't be present at her age.
Seeing her like this, Zhong Jingyi felt heartbroken and desperately wanted to help her as much as possible...
Cangxia Temple, Sanqing Hall.
As usual, Master Xu led his disciples to sit cross-legged on the prayer mats in front of the three statues and meditate in peace.
Suddenly, as if sensing something unusual, Master Xu opened his eyes and looked at the three statues enshrined in the hall. He saw that their golden bodies were emitting a faint halo, which was not gold, but a beautiful purple.
"Master, what's wrong?" asked the eldest disciple, Ling Xiao, with concern.
The purple light disappeared, and Master Xu closed his eyes again, saying calmly, "A distinguished guest has arrived."
Ling Xiao understood and led his junior brothers to greet the distinguished guests.
Just then, Li Qicheng and Zhong Jingyi arrived at Cangxia Temple with Xiao Xinyan. They offered incense and went to the Sanqing Hall.
The Taoist disciples all turned their attention to the couple, for their extraordinary attire and refined demeanor clearly indicated that they were the noble people their master had spoken of.
The couple stepped forward and bowed, saying, "We have come to pay our respects to Master Xu."
"Master is inside, please!" Ling Xiao gestured to them, leading them into the hall.
"Master, our distinguished guest has arrived."
Upon hearing this, Master Xu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over Li Qicheng and Zhong Jingyi, but then settling on Xiao Xinyan, who seemed somewhat dazed...
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