Ever since he took charge of the selection process for the Taoist Academy, Deng Zhong had encountered such occurrences more than once. Daoist Xuanming was neither the first nor the last, and Deng Zhong had grown accustomed to it.
What puzzled him, however, was why Daoist Xuanming, who certainly had some slots to enter the Taoist Academy, came specifically to him for a favor.
Hearing Deng Zhong's question, a trace of embarrassment flickered in Daoist Xuanming's eyes. He said, "The offspring of my old friend are only pseudo-Wuzongs."
His answer seemed vague but the reason was very simple. Even though he had some quotas to enter the Taoist Academy, these belonged to the disciples of Baiyun Temple. Not to mention that many disciples and elders within the temple eyed these quotas eagerly. As Master Guan, he definitely couldn't use the resources of his own sect to repay his personal favors.
