In front of him sat a man, none other than Qi Shuo, the High Merit Elder of the Yellow Sky Sect.
Qi Shuo waited quietly.
After a moment, Taoist Taiping opened his eyes and looked toward Qi Shuo. "Junior Brother Qi."
Qi Shuo bowed his head. "Sect Leader, the summer solstice is upon us."
Taoist Taiping asked, "Is Ye Moquan certain to confront Xu Yuanzhen?"
Qi Shuo said, "As you predicted, Sect Leader, the crux for the Celestial Master Mansion this time lies with Xu Yuanzhen. However, as things stand, the matter has become increasingly complicated; it's no longer a battle just between Xu Yuanzhen and Ye Moquan."
Taoist Taiping nodded slightly. "Indeed, when snipes and clams grapple, it seems like an opportunity for the fisherman to benefit. But for us, with our internal discord, rash actions might backfire."
