Xu Qing: "Master Yan Kong, who do you think is behind this person?"
Yan Kong: "He went south, challenging many sects along the way and met no match, already cultivating his momentum. Logically, he would take on larger Jianghu sects in South Zhili. After all, even though our small temple is a southern branch of Great Zen Temple, it is a lesser sect and not known for Martial Arts. I, an old monk, also have limited fame in the Jianghu. Therefore, bothering me is false; he most likely came for you."
Xu Qing nodded lightly, "I think so too. But for now, my focus is on the rural examination, I'll set aside these issues. Fortunately, the fight is scheduled after the rural exam, and I'll come to inspect who's really stirring things up behind the scenes."
He said so aloud, but in his heart, he might have already guessed.
The forces that can command a Refining Internal Master in South Zhili are few.
