Zhang Yan, however, was unconcerned and gestured with his hand, saying, "Master Shi, there's no need to dwell on success or failure. I hadn't expected to meet you upon coming to this mountain in the first place. As the saying goes, 'Do your best and leave the rest to fate.' Even if it doesn't work out, I'll surely not lay blame on you for it."
Master Shi glanced at Zhang Yan, his lips moving slightly, as if he wished to speak but held back.
Seeing his expression, Zhang Yan smiled faintly and said, "If Master Shi is uneasy, I can make an oath that, regardless of success or failure, you may go freely once this is over."
Master Shi shook his head and said, "That's not what troubles me. I've reached a hundred and fifty years of age, and my time is running short. If no accidents occur, this Qingcun Mountain… ha, it will likely be my burial ground."
