After hearing the events from both of them again, Lu Qian gained some more insights and speculations.
"Sect Leader, it's all our fault for being too rash at Hidden Dragon Stream, which brought trouble to the sect. Please punish us." Li Da bowed his head.
"This isn't your fault." Lu Qian shook his head, "You were already cautious enough, and your responses were all appropriate."
"Focus on healing your injuries, don't dwell too much on it. I will handle the situation at Hidden Dragon Stream. Liuu Muchi ultimately left the hope of survival to you; you should bravely move forward and not let him down."
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The next morning, bells rang on Minglong Mountain.
Lu Qian and Master Cangfeng decided that they would rendezvous with a branch of the Mingyu Sword Sect at Hidden Dragon Stream at noon today to begin the suppression and clearing. It was almost time to set off.
