Hou Niao finally finished reciting his lines and didn't forget to complain at the end,
"I don't know who wrote the script, it's so long and boring. I ask for your understanding, Daoist friends. They said that since it's a formal occasion, no matter how dull it is, you have to read it through. Because even if the people below are bored, they have to listen and pretend they're enjoying it."
There was a burst of laughter from the audience, and the young sect leader's image improved somewhat. At least among the small and medium-sized Daoist sects, everyone appreciated this straightforward approach.
Of course, there were also those who looked displeased, like Master Xiao...
"Now, let's invite Daoist Zhi Xuan from Taiching to bring us the gospel from the Upper Realm. Let's see whether Jinxiu has more nonsense to say, or if the Upper Realm's rambling will drag on longer?"
