It seemed this matter had affected Yan Hongyu or the lineage behind her far more deeply than I had imagined.
Seeing this, Liu Yu grew thoughtful.
Just then, Wu Yuhan emerged from the rear of the hall. She first comforted Li Butong softly, then moved her lips as she communicated with Yan Hongyu through divine sense. Only afterward did she announce to everyone:
"Junior brothers and sisters, please wait a little longer. Regarding the incident at the Bing-Character No. 6 Spirit Herb Garden, the three elders have decided to summon you for questioning at noon."
Her tone was level. She addressed even Yan Hongyu and Li Butong as her juniors, suggesting that she had greater seniority or a more powerful background.
Only an hour remained until noon. As Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, none of them lacked even that much patience. Those who needed to regulate their breathing continued doing so, and Liu Yu also closed his eyes to "stabilize his injuries."
An hour later, no more Foundation Establishment cultivators had arrived at the side hall. There were still only six who had returned from the Spirit Herb Garden.
Ding Hui, whom Liu Yu knew fairly well-the quiet, delicate-looking woman in a pale yellow dress-would never return, barring some unexpected turn of events.
This put him on his guard. This was the true face of the Cultivation World. Had he not been a cut above the rest, he would have been the one who died in the Spirit Herb Garden.
Wu Yuhan roused those who were regulating their breathing and led the way out of the hall.
"Junior Brother Liu, later..."
As Liu Yu walked, he suddenly received a divine sense transmission from Yan Hongyu. He turned to look at her and nodded slightly to show where he stood.
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