Cen Wenjin deliberately provoked the inexperienced Xie Wenren by saying:
"But I don't know whether Immortal Xie is confident? If you're not a match for that bald thief, let's just drop the matter. I, as an official, will swallow this loss in silence. After all, there's no one in my Official Residence to handle this."
Xie Wenren responded with self-assured smile:
"I've never even heard of Mahaparinirvana, the Monk Who Broke Precepts; I wonder from where such a wild monk has appeared. He relies solely on his brute strength. In my eyes, he's nothing but someone who's trying to make a name for himself, hardly worth mentioning. With a slight application of Taoist Magic, taking his life will be a breeze!"
Pleased, Cen Wenjin nodded and proudly declared:
"As long as Immortal Xie avenges my son and takes that villain's life, I will surely reward you handsomely after the deed!"
"You don't need to reward me handsomely!"
"Oh? What then does Immortal Xie wish for..."