After Zeng Shuchang and the others arrived at Back Mountain, they failed to find the source of the ghostly power, so they turned and headed for the Cave Dwelling.
Wen Min had received Su Ru's instructions and was waiting at the entrance to the cave. After briefly explaining the situation, she kept the group occupied for the time being. Once Su Ru had settled Mr. Ghost inside the formation in the Cave Dwelling, she turned and came to the entrance. Looking at the dozen or so familiar faces before her, Su Ru's face instantly turned deathly pale. When she saw the white cloth tied around Zeng Shuchang and the others, images of Tian Buyi's death flooded her mind.
Her legs nearly gave way. Wen Min hurriedly reached out to support her. "Shiniang!"
Tears streaming down her face, Su Ru turned to Wen Min, grief-stricken. Her voice choked as she asked, "Did something happen to Buyi...?" She couldn't bring herself to finish the question.
Seeing Su Ru like this, Wen Min couldn't bear it. She turned away, unable to meet her gaze.
That gesture was answer enough.
Su Ru's legs gave way again, and Wen Min quickly caught her. "Shiniang?"
"I'm all right!" Su Ru's voice trembled with grief as she choked out an order to Wen Min. "Send them away first!"
Wen Min nodded. She couldn't bear to see Su Ru like this, nor could she bring herself to go against her wishes. She found Shuiyue and told her about Su Ru's condition. Shuiyue then helped send the group back to Front Mountain at Big Bamboo Peak. After briefly explaining things to Zeng Shuchang and asking him to lend a hand at Front Mountain, she stayed behind.
"Master! You..." Seeing that Shuiyue had stayed instead of leaving, Wen Min looked