"Though Qilu Land was shaken, its foundations weren't harmed. Prince of Rencheng and the others didn't dare stray far, and they had to avoid the tremors, so the situation was still under control. But there's more to be done. As for that enormous finger, I can't investigate it rashly..."
In the carriage, Chen Cuo's true body had returned to normal. Through the White Lotus Avatar's senses, he learned what had happened in Qilu Land.
Once he had directed his avatar to make the necessary arrangements, he stepped out of the carriage and thanked Su Ding and the others.
"My cultivation went awry just now. Thank you all for guarding me."
His cultivation went awry?
Guan Yu's expression changed at the explanation. She looked as though she wanted to speak, but held back.
Hu Qiu and the others' eyes shifted, their intentions unclear.
Su Ding, however, spoke up. "Best not to tell others about this. Everyone here may be a fellow member of the Sacred Church, but with so many people around, tongues are bound to wag..."
He knew exactly what those fellow members were like. If the elders of the sect had not ordered him to restrain himself, the scene before him would never have been so friendly.
But Su Ding prided himself on knowing when to bend and when to stand firm. Looking deeply concerned, he said, "I could tell something was wrong at the time. Even though it's over, you mustn't let down your guard. Cultivation going awry is no small matter. Unless you remove the problem at its root, the danger remains. What happens once can happen again. If it strikes while you're among fellow members, we can look after you. But what if it erupts while you're fighting someone?"
Chen Cuo took the opening. "You're right,