"But Senior Sister Lin'er! What would you be going there for?" Cai Mei'er asked, her eyes darting.
"Well... to protect the students, of course. Besides, my disciple is among them!" Xian Lin'er said, inwardly consumed by guilt.
"Enough. There's no need to argue. Both of you will go to Star Luo City," Mu En said then.
"Yes, Elder Mu." Xian Lin'er and Cai Mei'er both held Mu En in great respect.
"Then that settles it!"
With that, Mu En turned to Song Yunzhi.
"Don't blame yourself too much. You aren't responsible for what happened to Dai Yueheng. For now, stay at the Sea God Pavilion and help us handle the aftermath. Mei'er and Lin'er will deal with matters in Star Luo City."
"Yes, Elder Mu," Song Yunzhi replied with a bow, the great stone weighing on her heart finally falling away.
"Also, Duoduo, hurry with Dai Yueheng's prosthetic limb. Use the best materials," Mu En reminded him once more.
Qian Duoduo immediately replied, "Rest assured, Elder Mu. I guarantee it'll be finished within three days. At the very least, he'll be able to walk normally and use soul skills."
The atmosphere of the meeting gradually eased, and the senior elders each took up their duties, beginning to handle the aftermath.
After the meeting ended, Qian Duoduo sought out Xian Lin'er. "Lin'er!"
When Xian Lin'er saw Qian Duoduo, a few ripples stirred in her eyes. It wasn't for any other reason-she simply felt she had wronged him terribly!
"Um... Lin'er! Don't you need me to accompany you to Star Luo City this time?" Qian Duoduo suggested.
Xian Lin'er looked at Qian Duoduo, thinking it was time to sever this marriage.
After letting out a heavy sigh, she said, "Ah, Old Qian, come over here a moment!"
Without another word, Qian Duoduo