The Wang Sisters quickly arrived at the peak, and Jiang Rou, not wishing to linger, gave a quick nod of farewell and retreated just as the cave door opened. Jing You emerged from within, made a bow, and with a laugh said, "Have the two ladies returned to the mountain?"
Wang Caiting stepped forward and asked, "Big Head, did our master say when he would exit seclusion?"
Jing You shook his head, saying, "That was not mentioned."
Wang Caiwei pondered for a moment before speaking, "Sister, today we find ourselves unprepared. Let us first pay our respects at the gate, and after we burn incense and bathe, return tomorrow to formally greet our master."
Wang Caiting agreed with delight.
Just as the two were about to perform their salutations, there was a loud rumble from the cave mansion, as if a door had opened. A clear voice came from inside, "Caiwei, Caiting, since you've returned to the mountain, come inside."
Wang Caiting gasped softly with joy, "Our master has exited seclusion."
