For this negotiation, Elder Kuo Lian and Elder Ming Hua from the Mystic Moon Trading House accompanied Jing Yan.
Initially, Jing Yan intended to go alone, but Elder Kuo Lian felt that going alone would appear weak, knowing that neither Fire Cloud Immortal Venerable nor Master Wan Lunhai would be going to Wu Guo Heavenly Lord's residence alone. Jing Yan agreed with Elder Kuo Lian's reasoning and thus consented for Kuo Lian and Ming Hua to come along.
"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan!" Wu Guo Heavenly Lord stood up, cupped his hands towards Jing Yan, and smiled.
"Lord Heavenly Master!" Jing Yan returned the gesture.
Wu Guo Heavenly Lord also glanced at Kuo Lian and Ming Hua, saying, "Daoist Kuo Lian and Daoist Ming Hua have also come."
"Greetings to the Heavenly Lord." Both Kuo Lian and Ming Hua respectfully greeted Wu Guo Heavenly Lord.
