The atmosphere was somewhat quiet.
An elder surnamed Lin, Elder Lin, spoke up and broke the silence. "Shao Zhe, are you saying that child still hasn't returned to the academy?"
Yan Shaozhe nodded. "Yes, Elder Lin. I only heard about it from Weilun two days ago. According to his homeroom teacher, Zhou Yi, Zheng Li had promised to return on the sixteenth day before the break so he could join the academy's team in obtaining his Second Soul Ring. But he didn't return on the sixteenth day, and still hasn't come back. Given that he's an orphan, and considering his personality, we think he may have encountered some danger."
Yan Shaozhe felt that Zheng Li had no ties that would cause him to be late.
Xuan Zi spoke up from the side, sounding apologetic. "This is my fault. I was the one who suggested we not give him too much protection."
Zheng Li was highly valued. He was an orphan with Twin Martial Souls, and both of his Martial Souls were top-tier. However, they cared even more about his Heart Martial Soul.
There was no other reason: the strength of the Body Sect spoke for itself! The heart was among the most powerful Body Martial Souls.
"Xuan Zi, this isn't your fault. I agreed with you at the time, too." Mu En waved a hand.
"Teacher, what should we do now?" Yan Shaozhe asked respectfully.
Mu En was silent for a moment before saying, "Let's wait two more days. If that child still hasn't returned to the academy, send someone to look for him!"
Yan Shaozhe acknowledged him and fell silent.
This wasn't a Sea God Pavilion Meeting; the matter wasn't serious enough for that.
Three more days passed. Halfway up the mountain, at the cliff behind Youmeng Village.
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