There is still time to soften your stance, or pretend this never happened, and at most, you would only lose a bit of face.
However, as a True Disciple, Hong Guan, one of the Five Constants, could never yield to a man of unknown origin.
Her identity as a True Disciple represents not only herself but also the face of the Great Leiyin Temple.
Do not think that monks are indifferent to face; monks care more about face than anyone else. The gilded Buddha statues in the great hall are not just for show.
"It is not necessary for Master Ming to worry about this monk's state of mind."
Hong Guan retorted and then looked at Yu Hua: "Fellow Daoist Yu Hua, who do you think is more suitable to take a probe?"
Yu Hua, having watched enough of the drama, chuckled and said, "It's up to you to decide, I don't mind."
This indifferent attitude suited Hong Guan perfectly.
"In that case, let's go back first and ask for the opinions of others."
