"But... Seniors, my friend's life is in danger. After she was exposed, I was also pursued by those monks. They were ruthless, as if determined to silence me."
Chu Qian pondered, "If it were just a matter of leaking ingredients, they shouldn't have been so deadly."
"That's indeed a point of suspicion. Given Tian Chong Temple's stature and authority, even if they did add something to the porridge and got exposed, people would likely think it's just slander from monks who couldn't attend the feast," Lu Xuan nodded.
The lethal actions of Tian Chong Temple's monks indicated a significant secret they were desperate to keep hidden.
"Let me handle this," Lu Xuan decided. "You go inform the elders of your Immortal Chef Sect. I'll investigate what's really happening behind Tian Chong Temple."
"Thank you, senior," Chu Qian said respectfully.
Meanwhile, the preparations for the Buddha's Birthday ceremony had begun.
