Forest City, Fighting Association.
Xia Leisheng stood before the reception room window, his gaze piercing the buildings as though looking far into the distance.
Bai Qiu stood quietly beside him without a word, waiting for his final arrangements.
After a long while, Xia Leisheng slowly spoke, his voice calm but carrying an unshakable resolve. "In three days, I'll leave with you for the Desolate Silent Expanse to oversee the Stillness-Sealing Grand Array."
At this, the weight on Bai Qiu's heart finally lifted. "With your help, we can stabilize at least the greater part of the Northern Border's seals. As for the others, the Seal Council has already made arrangements. They should be enough to contain this round of encroachment. They'll also send a Wasteland Martial to oversee Forest City and deter those vermin from the Crimson Prison Society."
"The Council has certainly been thorough." Xia Leisheng nodded slightly, then changed the subject, his expression growing more solemn. "Forest City may seem remote, but it harbors plenty of uncertainties. That disciple of mine possesses extraordinary talent and an exceptional constitution. Kalon and Prison Demon have set their sights on him. Once I leave, he's the only one I'll worry about."
"Rest assured. The Council has arrangements for that too," Bai Qiu replied. "The Council will put pressure on the Group, so Herman will naturally behave himself. Prison Demon is indeed more troublesome, but I'll have someone escort your disciple to Sun Radiance City. Surely that should put your mind at ease."
"Sun Radiance City is certainly safe, but I still need to ask his opinion."
Xia Leisheng considered briefly, then shook his head.
The two went on to discuss numerous details concerning the sealing array. Only the following morning did Bai Qiu leave ahead of him.
Fighting Association, Training Room.
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