At that moment, Tingyun's fearful gaze left everyone puzzled. Hadn't she said she had witnessed plenty of battles? Why was she so frightened?
And judging by her expression, it seemed less like the Abominations Legion had scared her and more like Theresa had. Everyone exchanged glances, while Welt subtly shook his head, signaling them to play dumb.
"We understand. As a civilian official, Miss Tingyun is naturally unfamiliar with fighting on the battlefield. But there is no need to worry—we will not allow Miss Tingyun to come to harm on this journey."
Welt comforted Tingyun with a smile, though his words carried another meaning: as long as this Tingyun remained Tingyun, she would not be harmed. If she stopped being Tingyun, then sorry about that~
"Sorry for making fools of myself before you, my benefactors. This little woman has lived in comfort for far too long and allowed such an unsightly display to show. I have truly failed Lord Yukong's cultivation. When I return, I shall submit a written self-criticism and reflect upon my mistakes."
"Also, my benefactors, please be careful. Since members of the Medicine Master's Legacy have appeared in the Divination Department, they have likely already infiltrated it. Furthermore, they worship the Ancestor of Affliction {Yaoshi}, an arch-enemy of the Xianzhou."
"For thousands of years, the Xianzhou has sought to uproot this hidden organization lurking within its borders, yet it has never succeeded. Now that the Medicine Master's Legacy, which worships the Ancestor of Affliction, has resurfaced, it certainly cannot be a coincidence."
"After lying low and recuperating for so many years, they have likely grown numerous and infiltrated various departments across the Xianzhou. Even though Benefactor Theresa is immensely powerful, you must still be careful."
Tingyun began considering her plan. She was even debating whether to call