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For his question mixed with an interrogation, the old lady did not answer.

Butler Gu saw his chance and served Master Jin a cup of hot tea.

Once the old lady saw Master Jin drinking the hot tea, she spoke evenly and unhurriedly, "This time, I have summoned Master for two purposes—to seek your advice again and to entrust you with a task."

Following her order, Butler Gu picked up a pot of plant from a shelf, placed it before Master Jin with utmost respect, and then unveiled the cloth that covered the plant.

Master Jin recognized the plant and suddenly remembered what it was. He asked in surprise, "Is this plant by any chance grown from the twin branch that the madam had cut from the temple years ago?"