The Drought Fiend's eyes were cold to the extreme, her peripheral vision swept over the dojo, and upon seeing the azure and red twin dragons coiled beneath her seat, and the Bird of Grain and the stove spirit Stove Lord on her shoulder, she instantly realized the General's scheme.
"I thought after so many years you would have some progress, but I never expected that not only have you made no progress, but you've become even less accomplished."
The Drought Fiend ruthlessly said, "Buddhism says: one should arise without dwelling anywhere, which means only by not being attached to gains, losses, or fear, can one shoulder great responsibilities!"
"The Emperor said: The heart arises from things, dies in things, the opportunity lies in sight. If you are attached to external things and your heart is fearful, you will certainly be controlled by things!"