Master Yuan's predictions were seldom erroneous, and this time was no exception.
Upon reducing himself to a skeletal frame, the Shipi Arhat flashed with Buddha Light, and his flesh was fully restored. Then, he laughed heartily at Tao Qian,
"Good disciple, you truly are one of our own."
"The timing of this information is impeccable. We originally planned to take a big bite out of the Gao Family of Tiannan and call it quits, since Gao Huan is indeed a tough old monster to provoke."
"However, now that you've discovered the Gao Family's weakness, this is fate. How can we pass up such an opportunity?"
"In two days, when the ritual gathering concludes, I will join the Nine Venerable Transcendent Bodhisattvas in overseeing the provincial city. I believe we will be more than capable of tying up or killing the Gao Family's three ancestors, along with some other old rats hiding in the dark."
