After Zhang Yan and Song Chuyuan had spoken at length and were preparing to leave this place, he said to him, "I have been away from home for long and have yet to return. Matters here are already concluded, so in a short while I must turn back to the Mountain Gate. Daoist Song may go on your own to retrieve the Secret Volume left behind by your sect. When all is done, you may come seek me at the Han Yuan Sect of the West Divine House."
Song Chuyuan, however, bent his body and offered a formal bow, giving a wry smile as he said, "Please allow me to report myself, True Master. I fear this lowly one may return somewhat late."
Hearing that there seemed to be some hidden meaning in his words, Zhang Yan halted his steps and asked, "Is there some trouble?"
