It seemed the person in charge of supporting the prodigies had arrived. Judging by her clothes and bearing, she was a level above even the ordinary disciples.
As for the two mentors, Mo Qian and Zi Xuan, they were dressed much like the disciples here.
Sure enough, after exchanging glances, the two of them braced themselves and walked over.
I followed with Chen Cheng, but before we had even stopped, the slightly plump woman sneered, "What? Is your Sixteenth Branch unhappy? Or was your branch wiped out by the flying-insect plague so quickly that only you few managed to flee back?"
"Sis, our branch wasn't wiped out by the insect plague, and we didn't come here to ask for rescue. We only wanted to ask why no disciples were sent to help. That way, we can report it to the branch dean when we return." Zi Xuan was somewhat displeased, but she still didn't dare act rashly at a time like this.
Hearing that the branch was fine, the plump senior sister gave a derisive laugh. "I knew it shouldn't have happened so quickly, judging by the timing. What a pity—I was just preparing to discuss with several colleagues how to rescue you. Since you're safe already, go report back yourselves. Also, these two female disciples offended Senior Sister Qin Yun, so your branch can deal with them on its own. I suggest expelling them from the branch. Of course, if you refuse, that's up to you. But whether Senior Sister Qin Yun will let you off when she asks about it is another matter."
Mo Qian's expression darkened, and she hurriedly asked, "May I ask how exactly the two of them offended Senior Sister Qin Yun? They're only disciples from a branch..."
"They saw that Senior Sister Qin Yun