Although Yun Che had failed to find divine medicine useful for the remnant soul at the Chen Family, he had luckily found Firmament Fruit Dew, the main material for upgrading the Twelve-Path Lotus. That counted as an unexpected delight.
After some time, Yun Che returned to the Star-Catching Ancient Sect. When Yuezheng Xiangling and Ye Qingshuang learned of Zu Tangtang's death, disbelief appeared on both their faces.
They rushed up to Yun Che and gripped his arms tightly, their voices trembling. "Yun Che, this isn't true, is it? Tangtang was so strong. How could she..."
Yuezheng Xiangling's eyes instantly reddened. Glistening tears welled up, and she fought to keep them from falling. Over the past few years, they had long since formed a deep sisterly bond. They simply could not believe she had died just like that.
Ye Qingshuang's face was pale as well, her lips trembling slightly, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief. She knew Zu Tangtang's nature. Though seemingly carefree and flighty, she was actually incredibly tenacious. How could she so easily...
Watching their grief, Yun Che felt the pain in his heart grow heavier. He slowly shook his head. "I... got there too late."
He briefly recounted how Zu Tangtang had detonated her soul. Every word cut into his own heart like a knife, and into Yuezheng Xiangling's and Ye Qingshuang's hearts as well.
Yuezheng Xiangling could no longer hold back. Tears spilled from her eyes and slid down her cheeks. "That silly girl... couldn't she have held on a little longer..."
Ye Qingshuang's eyes reddened too. She turned her head away, fighting back her sobs, but her fingertips dug deep into her palms from the force of her grip.
Sorrow permeated the air of the Star-Catching Ancient Sect. The sect that had once been filled