Velin sat to one side, quietly watching the scene without saying a word.
Putting himself in Kelt's shoes, he would probably have been the same way.
A few minutes later, Kelt composed himself, sat up, climbed down, and attempted to perform a formal bow to Velin.
Seeing this, Velin swiftly stepped forward and helped Kelt up.
"Since I was entrusted with this, there's no need for such courtesy."
"Lord Velin, you saved me twice."
"Once, you brought my wife and me back to Qixing Territory, giving us a stable place to live."
"The other time, you healed my injuries and gave me a new life."
"No matter what, please accept my bow."
After failing to persuade him otherwise, Velin could only release Kelt and accept the gesture.
Kelt knelt on the ground with a solemn expression and bowed his head in salute.
After a moment, Velin helped Kelt to his feet and said with a smile, "Your wife has been waiting outside for a long time. Go on."
Hearing that, Kelt politely thanked him, walked to the door, and opened it.
"Creak—"
Upon hearing the sound, Elinor, who had been pacing back and forth, turned toward the room. The moment she saw her husband's face, tears streamed down her cheeks. The next instant, she rushed forward and threw herself into his arms.
The young man standing beside Lavia looked at the young couple and smiled. He muttered softly to himself, "Mother didn't lie to me. Father really was handsome when he was young. I thought she was just fooling me."
Hearing her disciple's words, Lavia raised a hand and rubbed his head, asking with a smile, "Don't say things like that again in the future."
The young man nodded and answered seriously, "All right, Master."
Leaning against the doorway, Velin