The next few hours found Wang Li engrossed in the painstaking process of healing his own residual injuries. While the skirmish with the Wyverns and the Fox Clan hadn't been overly taxing, the residual energy from the battle still caused a dull ache in his meridians. With a focused concentration, he channeled his own internal energy, diligently repairing the microscopic tears in his spiritual pathways.
Meanwhile, a flurry of activity erupted in the Jade Lotus Palace camp. Palace Mistress Jiu Lan, her demeanor transformed from the exhausted warrior to a composed leader, addressed a gathering of her disciples and elders.
"Hear me, disciples and elders!" Her voice carried the weight of authority, echoing across the encampment. "In light of the recent events and in recognition of his invaluable contributions to our sect's defense, I have chosen to bestow upon Wang Li the honorary title of Elder!"
