The group of people at the heart of this matter had already left the Hunting Ground amidst laughter and cheerful chatter.
After the Merits were distributed, Yue Feng once again suggested meeting the owners of the two snakes. Ming Yujing was still hesitant when Bali remarked from the side, "It's no big deal. Their strength is mediocre, and they can't defeat Master anyway. Bringing them along should be fine. Besides, I'm starving! Can we go back and eat first?"
The trio, plus their heavily injured companion, were utterly exasperated by Bali's bluntness. We know you're telling the truth, but could you be a little more tactful? You're making us sound completely useless!
Eventually, the four of them followed the two snakes to Chen Jiuge's residence.
Sometime later, at Chen Jiuge's home:
"You're saying Yujing and Bali saved you?" Chen Jiuge asked, looking skeptical.
