"Zheng Chen" gave a dry cough, putting on an act: "It is this poor Daoist indeed. And you are?"
Zhu Junjie first bowed: "A later-born junior, Zhu Junjie of Yongjia, has met Venerable Elder Zheng. My master, Master Danxia, once had the fortune of meeting Elder Zheng in years past."
"Zheng Chen": "Mm... How is your esteemed master, Master Danxia?"
Zhu Junjie said softly: "Six years ago, my master gave his life resisting the barbarian invaders from the north."
"Zheng Chen" paused for a moment before speaking: "So that is how it is... This poor Daoist was in secluded cultivation for many years, and only recently emerged. I have yet to carefully inquire into the recent circumstances of many old acquaintances."
Zhu Junjie: "I previously heard that Venerable Elder Zheng had left the Pure Yang Palace to travel the world; I did not expect that today I would actually be able to meet Elder Zheng. It is a blessing beyond measure for this student."
