Situ Gu turned back to say goodbye to those at the Book Hall, then left, saying he had business at his sect.
He had only just accepted a disciple, yet he was leaving without even staying the night, and would not let them escort him far. The group saw him to the gate by the alley and watched him depart. The expressions of Dong Wenshu and his family were rather complicated.
Seeing this, Li Xianghong, who knew the circumstances, did them a favor by revealing a little of what she knew. "Hall Master, please don't take it to heart. Elder Situ wasn't making excuses. Something really has happened at his sect. I was the one who informed him, and he probably needs to rush back to verify the situation."
Wei Mo and Young Master Nan exchanged a glance. They were curious about what had happened too, and planned to investigate later.
Only then did Dong Wenshu and his family realize that this had not been a blatant slight, and their expressions eased somewhat.
"I have a few matters to attend to as well, so I'll take my leave." Li Xianghong gave Dong Wenshu a slight nod, then flashed away through the air.
With the other guests leaving one after another, Wei Mo and Young Master Nan could hardly stay any longer, so they also took their leave.
When the rest returned to the courtyard, they discovered that Li Hongjiu was still at his seat, pouring and drinking wine by himself. He had not gone to see Situ Gu off, as though he would rather slight the Cultivation World's foremost artifact refiner than let good wine down.
Sword Saint Fu Que had not seen him off either. He had already called Dong Liangze over to assess his foundations. This master was