Faced with Sanders's obviously colder attitude, Xilending backed down as well.
He first took the initiative to admit his mistake, saying that he had not meant it. Then, Xilending directly apologized to Angel. Though no one knew what Xilending truly thought inside, he appeared sincere enough on the surface.
Sanders snorted coldly. It was not appropriate for him to pursue the matter further, so the incident was let go.
Moreover, after this incident, everyone noticed the chill continuously emanating from Sanders. No one dared stroke the tiger's whiskers at such a time. They all withdrew their gazes and did not dare look toward the Tree Spirit Hall again.
Wallace also sighed and prepared to leave. Before departing, however, Wallace said to Sanders, "I already know about your matter. Can this be published in 'Mirror'?"
Sanders nodded. "It can."
His purpose in bringing Angel here had been to spread these matters, and the journal 'Mirror' was naturally the best choice.
Wallace nodded. Then he gave the master and disciple a complicated look before shaking his head and turning to leave.
Wallace now understood why Sanders had said earlier that, after this matter was over, he would have no time to send Angel to White Gull Era Academy. Once Wallace returned, he would not only need to consider the compilation of 'Mirror,' but also place the repercussions of this incident on the table for discussion. How could he possibly have time to deal with his own apprentice's affairs?
Though the ripples of this matter seemed to be gradually subsiding, that was only surface calm. Undercurrents would erupt over the coming days, and the aftereffects might last for a very, very long time.
Once Wallace had left, only Tree Spirit and Sanders's master-disciple pair remained.
Tree Spirit looked at Angel with a smile.