True Love

Wang Wei's brow furrowed as he looked at his guest. He waved his hand to prevent the latter from bowing. "Do you want me to call you master or sect master?"

"I wouldn't dare," Ye Lao quickly said.

"No matter the circumstances, you were once my master and treated me well. So, if you want, I can give you the honor, status, and wealth worthy of that title."

Ya Lao paused briefly, "I appreciate your kindness and broadmindedness, but I must decline."

"Can I ask why?"

"I don't think I can bear the karma of being your master," Ye Lao replied seriously.

"That's fair," Wang Wei nodded, deciding to stop pursuing the subject. "So, why are you here?"

"I'm here to bring my foolish disciple's greetings and gratitude."

"Why didn't he come himself?"

"He…well, there were some complications due to how he proved the Dao, so he sent me instead. He hoped to hive his regard with this formula."