"So that was how it was."
After Li Ye returned to the small courtyard, he told Sect Leader Uncle-Master everything that had happened, with basically nothing left to hide.
What was his would eventually be his.
What was not his, he would not force.
The fragment of the Plum Spirit Scroll was now in his hands.
Within the formation, the Sect Leader's phantom nodded slightly.
"You have worked hard."
"I assigned this matter to you. No matter what happens over there, you may decide for yourself."
"You need only remember that you are a Golden Core True Person of the Four Seasons Sect."
Even though Li Ye had long been prepared, hearing those words still made him let out a breath of relief. Honestly, this was someone else's territory, and the source of his confidence was the Sect's support.
Now that he had received a definite answer, he had the confidence to do more. After all... even if the sky fell, someone would help him patch it back up.
"This disciple understands."
"Uncle-Master, then I will remain here for a while longer. I would also like to experience life at Bitter Journey Academy."
"When the time comes, I ask Uncle-Master to trouble yourself with sending disciples here to help the Ink Wash Sprite and Dang Kang Flower Ginseng Piglet reproduce."
Li Ye bowed to his uncle-master.
After nodding, the Sect Leader took the initiative to sever the formation's spiritual power connection.
Su Ya, who had been waiting outside, walked in with a trace of surprise on his face.
"So it has been resolved just like that?"
"Yes." Li Ye looked much more relaxed. Now that the Sect's official matter had been settled, no matter what happened next, he could handle it with an ordinary heart.
"..."
Though he had already