After hearing Ke Meili's words, the thirty disciples, young and old, finally felt their anxious hearts settle. The bewilderment in their eyes faded as well, and the light of hope rekindled.
After finishing, Ke Meili said to Elder Xinyi, "Elder Xinyi, I'll leave the arrangements to you from here! Restore their health first. Get whatever you need from the Treasure Pavilion, and don't worry about the resources. The sect isn't short of resources now. What we lack is disciples."
"As you command, Sect Leader!" Elder Xinyi replied respectfully.
"Elder Li, thank you for your efforts. Fairy Yun Yao has endured a dusty journey, so I've already had someone prepare an Elegant Courtyard beside yours. Little Ling'er will take you there shortly. Go back and rest today. Once you've rested, I'll hold a welcoming feast for you. Would that suit you?" Ke Meili said courteously to Li Dalong.
"Thank you, Sect Leader! Then Tian Long will take them back to rest." Seeing that Ke Meili had arranged everything, Li Dalong could also see how much she valued him and how thoroughly she had considered matters, filling him with gratitude.
"All right, off you go." With that, Ke Meili waved for Li Dalong, Ke Xialing, and the others to leave.
Ke Xialing said nothing at this point. After her mother signaled for them to leave, she led the way, while Li Dalong followed with Yun Yao and Zhou Tianlong through the sect gates toward his Small Courtyard.
Walking shoulder to shoulder with Li Dalong, Ke Xialing led Yun Yao and Zhou Tianlong toward the Small Courtyard on the Back Mountain.
"Brother Dalong, I've already spoken to Mother. From now on, Sister Yun Yao and Tianlong can cultivate here with peace of mind. They won't have to take part in every sect affair;