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Seeing that the incense fire was continually tended to and had not been extinguished, Xiao Mu's heart relaxed. Then, upon seeing Huang Yuan's divine statue still absorbing the power of the incense fire, Xiao Mu completely let go of his worries.
He bowed slightly toward the divine statue of Huang Yuan.
After a moment, the divine statue of Huang Yuan responded and opened its eyes. Its piercing gaze swept over Xiao Mu before it spoke in a stern voice, "Xiao kid, you almost got me killed."
"Senior Huang, I am truly sorry. I didn't receive your message during my seclusion. Once I came out and saw the response symbol lit up, I hurried over."
Xiao Mu quickly apologized, full of sincerity.
Huang Yuan snorted coldly, his anger not yet subsided, "If I hadn't known you were in seclusion and couldn't respond, I would definitely have settled the score with you."
"Senior's understanding is deeply appreciated. Xiao Mu is eternally grateful."
