A wave of gratitude washed over Xun Lang as he stepped forward, his voice thick with emotion. "We are eternally grateful for your intervention," he declared, bowing deeply to Tang Wei and his companions. The other practitioners followed suit, their weary faces unable to hide the sincerity in their eyes.
"Words alone cannot express our debt," Xun Lang continued, his voice rising slightly. "Facing a Lower God beast was a death sentence for us all. You not only saved our lives, but you provided this... this bounty!" He gestured towards the steaming slabs of serpent meat.
Tang Wei smiled happily at the praise. He waved his hand dismissively. "Don't mind it," he said, his voice warm and friendly. "We wouldn't want to see innocent people devoured by a serpent, now would we?"
A smile broke across Xun Lang's weary face. The warmth in Tang Wei's voice was genuine, devoid of any pretense. He straightened his back, a newfound confidence glimmering in his eyes.
