Ning Xuan was dumbfounded.
What kind of act is this?
While Ning Xuan was in a daze, the old man had already kowtowed three times, his forehead striking the ground with audible thuds. He stared at Ning Xuan with eager eyes. "Sir, please save us."
At this, Ning Xuan smiled. He didn't hold back, helping the old man to his feet and sharing all of his insights.
For the next while, the old man was like a fledgling disciple questioning a world-renowned master, his diligence and piety on full display.
「Elsewhere.」
Before the Heavenly Sacrifice Cauldron.
"Eldest Brother has been gone for most of the day. Why hasn't he returned?"
"He didn't actually make a move against that young man, did he?"
"Even if the boy was spouting nonsense, he meant well. Eldest Brother must have known that. He..."
"I, for one, don't think Ning Xuan was necessarily spouting nonsense."
"Third Brother, what do you mean by that?"
