Listen to the strings for the music; heed the tone behind the words.
People can convey so little with language, and the key difference between a smart person and a foolish one is that, apart from understanding what others say, a smart person can also grasp the hidden messages beneath their words.
Liaoyin was very polite and amiable. As the Great Zen Master of Buddha's Country and the venerable one of the Esoteric Sect, having such manners was indeed a rarity. But this was merely a surface appearance.
He handled the situation with ease, simply because he was certain Tang Luo wouldn't dare to act rashly. Faced with the vast Buddha's Country, even a Grandmaster would have to lower his proud head; thus, he was willing to provide a way out.
As the true protector of the Feitian Sect, Liaoyin naturally took control of all the conversation, and even though he referred to the Xiushi Emperor with respectful titles, there wasn't a hint of true respect in his words.
