But Zhang Chen and Jiang Nan have already severed ties and become two strangers with no connection. Zhang Chen would not help Jiang Nan succeed, but he certainly wouldn't thwart him either.
"You all go in," Zhang Chen said, then headed down the mountain.
Watching Zhang Chen's back, the two were puzzled, before Zhou Zhen led Jiang Nan into the small building to pay respects to Zhou Qiucheng.
"Father, a disciple at the academy faced a perplexing problem. I lack the skill to resolve it, so I brought this fellow junior for you to enlighten," Zhou Zhen said to Zhou Qiucheng.
Zhou Qiucheng's gaze fell upon Jiang Nan.
"Disciple Jiang Nan pays respect to the master," Jiang Nan respectfully greeted Zhou Qiucheng.
"Rise, there's no need for formalities," Zhou Qiucheng replied unhurriedly.
