Chapter 788: Desperate Escape! (Part 1)

In the Assembled Elite Hall.

Zhao Yuanlang ordered the removal of the food and served a new pot of light tea, dismissing the servants, then sat face-to-face with Taoist Master Zhu.

"Master Zhu, you have been quiet all evening, is there something on your mind?"

Zhao Yuanlang's words were full of curiosity.

Taoist Master Zhu was the one who accompanied Di Yelei in escorting His Majesty into the capital in the past. Utilizing his sect's techniques, he had predicted that Zhao Yuanlang would face calamities here, and thus escorted him into the capital. Even with his foresight, the journey was fraught with many hardships before they successfully reached the capital city.

There was one incident that stood out. Zhao Yuanlang was originally sitting on the outer part of the carriage, but Taoist Master Zhu insisted he move inside.