"What? Gu Xiao Man is being sent to the Source Tower?"
In an isolated residence within the S12 Zone estate, Shen Li stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
"...Yes."
Bai Xiu answered softly.
There were only three people in this small courtyard: Bai Xiu, Shen Li, and Chen Mei. They had been teaching Xiao Man cultivation during this time. Though it had not been long, they had already grown attached to her... The little girl was highly gifted in cultivation and usually very sensible.
Those repeated cries of "Master" had not been for nothing.
At the very least, all three of them truly regarded Gu Xiao Man as their disciple.
Not far away, Chen Mei leaned against the courtyard gate, narrowed his eyes, and asked in a low voice, "Was this Gu Shen's decision? What exactly happened during the South Cave hunt?"
"..."
Bai Xiu fell silent. He could only remain silent.
In truth, after taking Gu Xiao Man out of the deep forest, he had quietly replayed everything in his mind.
He sensed a faint resentment within himself. On the surface, it seemed to stem from Gu Shen's decision to send Xiao Man to the Source Tower...
But who was he truly resenting?
Himself.
What Bai Xiu truly hated was his own weakness. Before the tide of the times, he had no strength to struggle or resist.
At least Gu Shen had made a decision, while he had chosen to run away.
And most tragically, even with a clear Dao heart, if he had to do it again, the only choice available to him would still be sending Xiao Man away.
"If you won't say it, fine. I'll ask him myself!"
Seeing that Bai Xiu would not answer, Little Iron Man became angry. He said in a deep voice, "Gu Shen