The elders silently averted their gazes, pretending not to have heard anything.
Seeing their silent agreement, the Third Elder said, "Then it's settled. We'll leak the Fifth Elder's location and set a trap to capture the intruder."
The First Elder hesitated. "What if we fail?"
The Third Elder replied ominously, "Then it's his fate."
Everyone else, "…"
Outside the city, at the Long Pavilion.
A slender figure stood in the pavilion, their dark hair flowing in the mountain breeze, creating a picturesque scene.
Chu Qingzhi arrived with Chu Qingning to meet Tang Jinghong. "Jinghong."
Tang Jinghong turned around. "You're here."
On the pavilion table were some snacks. Tang Jinghong beckoned Chu Qingzhi. "Try these, I made them especially for you."
Chu Qingning laughed. "Brother Jinghong is always so considerate."
