The following day, the five of them set off down the mountain towards Lutai Mountain. Representatives from the other four sects took their leave or stayed as guests, simply awaiting the return with the flowers so the Flower Pinning Conference could officially begin.
As for the departure, all disciples saw them off at the sect gates, all except Linglong. Punished by Zhe Lei by not being allowed to step out of the back courtyard, she really didn't show up out of spite. Only He Danping was left to worry, anxious for her younger daughter on one hand and heartbroken for her elder one on the other, while also busy tending to the conference affairs. Indeed, the role of a devoted wife and mother is no easy feat.
