Cao Zhen watched Chang Tiance with a speechless expression, wondering what there was to clean in this spotless room.
However, having just seen the officials here, he grew curious. Now that Chang Tiance was here, it was a good opportunity to ask.
"I'm a bit puzzled," he inquired, "why didn't the town mayor prostrate before us when he saw us? Although he was cordial and inquired after our health, it felt like his attitude towards us was one of equality. Why is that?"
He didn't actually have any desire for others to kowtow to him, but it was strange in his heart. Shouldn't mortals behave with utmost respect and reverence, or be extremely nervous, fearing they might make a mistake, when in the presence of Immortals?
And yet, why did the officials, even the soldiers, remain so calm upon seeing them, as if they were just ordinary mortals?
