"Huh? Elder Yuu and Liu Mei aren't around?"
"And you're telling me that Grand Elder Lily went to the Tharz Kingdom for urgent business?"
"Yes, Senior Brother," replied a chubby outer sect disciple, scratching his head and looking a little overwhelmed by the questions.
Shan Yifeng blinked.
Then blinked again.
And then… the corners of his mouth twitched upward.
Wait a second.
The main roadblocks— Elder Yuu, Liu Mei, Elder Lily—all mysteriously gone?
His eyes gleamed.
The heavens had smiled upon him.
He placed a firm hand on the disciple's round shoulder with a pat that made the poor boy wobble slightly.
"Good job," Shan Yifeng said solemnly. "As a reward… I'll double your training quota starting tomorrow."
"HAH?!"
"And I'll increase your spirit apple rations."
"YES, SENIOR! THANK YOU!" The boy bowed so quickly his forehead nearly kissed the ground.
Shan Yifeng turned with a satisfied nod and walked away, his steps light and nearly skipping.
