Luo San lowered his eyes in some shame and said:
"Old Ancestor's reprimand is justified. I did not think this matter through."
Old Ancestor Luo tapped the jade table with his distinct-knuckled fingers. After a long pause, he continued:
"The Luo Family was fortunate enough to invite Fairy Ranxi. From now on, let her train the family disciples as she saw fit. With her usual way of doing things, she would certainly earn the reward our Luo Family paid. As for what came after, let nature take its course!"
Luo San immediately bowed in acknowledgment:
"Yes, Old Ancestor!"
Having finished with the serious matter, Old Ancestor Luo changed the subject:
"You entered the Illusion Formation Ranxi refined. How did it feel?"
"It felt as though I were truly there. The Illusion Formation was real enough to pass false for true. Just from the expressions on the younger family disciples' faces, I could tell they must have been killed in the Illusion Formation before being kicked out."
Old Ancestor Luo laughed heartily upon hearing this.
"It seemed Ranxi had given them a strong dose of medicine, and a warning blow as well—letting them know there was always someone stronger beyond them. That was good. Usually, the few of you could not bear to train them too harshly. Now that someone was doing it in your stead, it saved you the trouble.
"As long as the Luo Family juniors' Dao hearts remained steady and their Soul Spirits were not harmed, do not interfere too much. Do not disrupt the plan Ranxi has laid out."
"Yes, Old Ancestor, rest assured. So long as it benefits the Luo Family juniors, none of us will stop it."
About two quarters of an hour later, Luo San went to the Elder Hall and met with his