Lu Mei Niang's beautiful eyes revealed a hint of joy, but soon she grew worried and said, "I have no dealings with True Master Tao, nor do we share any relationship. Why would he agree to help me?"
Zhang Yan chuckled and said, "Before coming here, I promised Daoist Guo a favor. I can discuss the matter with him, and I trust he'll do me this kindness."
Lu Mei Niang bowed once more, seriously saying, "If True Master Tao were to save me, Daoist, you may call upon me for any assistance in the future."
Zhang Yan smiled faintly and said, "Daoist, you're too polite. Just now I saw Daoist Guo slip away amidst the chaos. Knowing his temperament, he won't leave easily. We might as well wait here for a few days. If he doesn't come, I will retrieve the Four-Season Water first and then seek him out."
Lu Mei Niang nodded in agreement and said, "I shall defer to Daoist's arrangements."
Her character was gentle and pliant, coupled with a lack of decisiveness, so she raised no objections.
