As soon as Jin Minzhe managed to solve the Formation, he immediately set off in search of his mother. He didn't waste a moment even considering looking for his father; the urgency of the situation was all that occupied his mind.
He found his mother slumped near a creek, with the little girl sitting quietly beside her. The scene was serene yet filled with an unspoken tension. As soon as Qianru sensed someone's arrival, she looked up, her eyes meeting Minzhe's with a mix of curiosity and caution.
"What happened to Mother?" Minzhe's voice was nervous, his hand clammy with sweat. Ever since his mother left the sect, it had taken him three hours to solve the Formation. He feared he might never see her again. This time, it felt different.
He was frantic and almost went ballistic. The disciples were puzzled but were told by Elder Tefei not to interfere. Seeing his mother in her current state, Minzhe didn't know what to do. He only knew that he didn't want to lose her.
