Upon absorbing Elder Liang's words, the old man found himself steeped in silence, allowing the seconds to stretch into a long, contemplative pause before he finally responded. "No," he declared simply, his voice soft yet firm.
Elder Liang, hearing the negative reply, turned his back to the man, his gaze drifting towards the open window. He fixed his eyes on the distant horizon, his stare not settling on anything specific but lost in the vast expanse beyond.
Picking up from where he left, the old man resumed his conversation once Elder Liang had looked away. He asked, "Do you remember the teachings of our master? He always emphasized that as mere mortals, making mistakes is inevitable. However, it's the way we address our errors and learn from them that defines us and sets us apart." He paused briefly, letting his words sink in before posing his question, "So, how do you plan to rectify your mistake?"
