The seven wooden buildings were not arranged in a neat row but were staggered apart, a design meant to prevent idle gossip. Seen from above, the seven buildings encircled a man-made lake. A small palace stood in the center of the lake, serving as the chief administrator's office for day-to-day affairs.
Wenhai and the two Wood Cultivators headed toward the northernmost wooden building. Like the others, it had its own independent courtyard. The plaque above the courtyard gate was inscribed with the name 'Qianmu Temple.' Each of the seven courtyards was named after its resident chief's sect, thus eliminating any perceived hierarchy of strength or status among them.
