It was not something he could presume to guess, no matter the origin.
Thinking of this, Shi Shoujing grew even more respectful in his demeanor and said, "Junior Brother, please wait a moment. A Senior Brother from the Upper Court responsible for assessing meridians will be arriving shortly."
Zhang Yan had returned to the mountain half a month ago. Normally, as soon as his successful Opening Meridians became known, an Immortal Master from the Upper Court qualified to evaluate meridians should have come immediately. Yet, for unknown reasons, they had delayed until today, when a concrete message was finally sent, summoning Zhang Yan here.
After waiting for about half an hour, a middle-aged Daoist clad in a Feather Robe and wearing a high crown finally arrived, his pace unhurried. His face was stern as he entered the great hall, exchanging perfunctory greetings with the three "Shou"-generation Stewards of the Lower Court.
