Three Days Later, the Resounding Abyss Six Qi Bell Was Complete; Meeting the Third Prince at the Gold and Silver Tower

Wang Yue did not dare delay. His feet flew like the wind as he raced toward the sect, thinking only of returning as swiftly as possible to report the Third Prince's recruitment attempt to Yun Kaitian. He had just passed through the stone gate of the sect's forbidden grounds when a crisp call suddenly rang out behind him. "Senior Brother Wang!"

He spun around sharply and saw Xu Yue standing not far away in a light blue martial outfit, her hair lifting slightly in the wind.

After giving the matter some thought, the tension in Wang Yue's nerves eased somewhat. He revealed a faint smile and strode over to ask.

"Senior Sister Xu, have all the disciples who came with the affiliated lineages been settled?"

Xu Yue nodded lightly, her tone calm. "Yes. There were a few minor twists and turns, and a few families threw little tantrums, but they were all properly soothed. Don't worry."

"Thank you for taking such trouble, Senior Sister Xu."

Wang Yue thanked her sincerely. Though the Third Prince's invitation weighed heavily on his heart, not a fraction of it showed on his face. He did not want others to notice anything amiss and create needless trouble.

Xu Yue watched his deliberately composed manner, pursed her lips slightly, and glanced at the fist clenched at his side. Meaningfully, she said, "There is no need to become too entangled in certain matters. He who cannot make a clean break when it is time will suffer the consequences.

"Just act without worry. I will keep watch over the prefectural city. No one will touch a single hair on your family's heads."

Once she finished, her gaze was firm and resolute.

Wang Yue paused in surprise, warmth rising in his heart. He cupped his hands and said, "I