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Fortunately, Cao Weijia had a decisive personality. She had no intention of continuing to exchange pleasantries here, so she shamelessly said, "Since that's the case, Senior Brothers and Sisters, Senior Sister Hua and I will head back first."
After she said that, the other elders also felt as though a huge weight had been lifted from their hearts. After all, the person involved had said she was fleeing first. Everyone was afraid that if they stayed behind and ended up isolated, they would be killed by powerful enemies, so they all planned to return to their stations before discussing anything further. Thus, even Elder Mei soon said, "In that case, let's all leave. Remember to report this to the elders in charge when you return. It would be best not to conceal it."
Everyone politely agreed, then bade one another farewell and left.
On the way, Cao Weijia thought for a while before asking, "Senior Sister Hua, were you able to kill Lu Xu?"
Huaxia Yue froze for a moment, struggling to figure out how to answer. I thought it over and said, "It was the only way to protect ourselves."
Cao Weijia looked at me and said, "Yes. Lu Xu has been extorting us over trivial matters for years. Sooner or later, she was bound to get what she deserved. I just didn't expect that day to come today."
"Junior Sister Cao..." Huaxia Yue still wanted to explain something, but Cao Weijia said, "Senior Sister, you don't need to worry. I only recently joined the sect, and you've taken great care of me. A drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring of generosity. Just tell me how I should smooth this over."
Huaxia Yue's face was filled with shame as she said, "Junior Sister Cao, I