The next day, the Wen Sect took necessary precautions to minimize the damage. They restricted other sects and clans from interfering with anything occurring on their land. To show that everything was under control, they continued the competition as scheduled.
"I can't, Shen. I truly can't… Not knowing where Rui is, I can't focus on this stupid competition," Chen Zoe argued with Xi Shen, who tried to stop him from investigating the matter.
Xi Shen was just as worried about Rui, but the situation was complicated and not in their favor, putting him in a difficult position. He knew Zoe's character—Zoe would do anything to find Rui, regardless of the consequences. This left Xi Shen with no choice but to be the voice of reason, even if it meant appearing cold-hearted.
