"You only need to feel that nothing is wrong yourself!" Elder Witch nodded, glanced toward the hall's entrance, then said, "There is something amiss with Li Zongbao of the Joyful Sect who traveled with you. After you return, have him cultivate in quiet meditation more often! It would be best for him to seek help from his own sect!"
"Yes, Junior understands! This was all Junior's fault..." Xiao Hua's heart tightened. This was already the second soul cultivator, aside from Master Ke Qin, to mention this matter to him! Naturally, Elder Witch would not save Li Zongbao for no reason. Though Xiao Hua could ask Elder Witch for help, Elder Witch had made it clear: Li Zongbao needed to seek help from the Joyful Sect. Elder Witch himself was not proficient in Daoist arts and might not be able to do the best job.
Afterward, Xiao Hua roughly explained Li Zongbao's situation. Elder Witch clearly did not care much about it, however. He said nothing after listening, instead raising his voice to summon Ziming and the others inside.
Fairy Hongxia entered the hall close behind Ziming, her face filled with deep concern. Yet when she saw the smile in Xiao Hua's eyes rather than the sorrow she had expected, the weight in her heart immediately fell away, and a smile rose to her lips of its own accord.
Naturally, Ziming, who had led the way, had been equally worried. Her reaction was very similar to Fairy Hongxia's, though when Ziming smiled, she secretly glanced at Fairy Hongxia.
"Ziming~" Elder Witch's expression returned to calm composure. "Now that everything in Houtu Village has settled down, it is time for this old man to concern himself with your affairs! Go bathe and meditate in quiet cultivation. I shall have Ji Man issue