Upon hearing Vice Hall Master Xu's questioning, Lu Chaoxian glanced at Zhang Xiaohua, unsure if he should tell the truth. Seeing this, Zhang Xiaohua stepped forward slightly and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Vice Hall Master Xu. I am Ren Xiaoyao, a medicine servant from the Grass Division of Tianmu Peak."
Vice Hall Master Xu looked at Zhang Xiaohua with interest and said, "I'm not asking for your names. I only want to know why you two have such courage to blatantly come late."
Zhang Xiaohua said, "Before explaining our reasons, I have one thing to say first."
"Hmm, go ahead," Vice Hall Master Xu nodded.
"This person is my senior brother from the Grass Division. He didn't arrive late just now; he only turned back to find me after arriving and noticing my absence. I think, if the Hall Master were to punish us, I alone should bear the punishment. What do you think?"
