"Now that the Crimson Whale Hall had been destroyed, the situation in Wanhua City, which had only just been stabilized, would inevitably descend into chaos once more. You must be more careful in the city, especially avoid any friction with the Imperial Court, lest you set fire to yourselves..."
Inside the room, Xie Qingyun sighed softly and cautioned Lin Sheng and Zhao Kongfang.
"This disciple understands."
The two of them clasped their fists and answered in unison.
"These are troubled times. All right, you may withdraw for now. Your master still has to head to the main peak for discussions later. If possible, it would be best for you to remain within the sect during this period. No matter what happened outside, nothing much would happen within the sect..."
Xie Qingyun added one more sentence, then waved her hand.
Lin Sheng and Zhao Kongfang nodded and turned to leave.
Only after they had walked out of the courtyard did the two begin speaking.
"I never expected something like this to happen. The Crimson Whale Hall... Speaking of which, I have a younger sister there whom I have not seen for many years. I wonder how she is now."
With a hint of wistfulness on his face, Zhao Kongfang shook his head.
"These truly are troubled times. Who knew what kind of luck this year had brought us? Master was right. Wanhua City would undoubtedly fall into chaos again, perhaps even three times worse than before. Still, it might not necessarily be a bad thing. Our Seven Forms Sect might even be able to scoop up some benefits this time..."
"Let us hope so."
Lin Sheng answered softly, but he did not think matters would be so simple.
The Crimson Whale Hall had occupied quite a few territories and businesses in