Ye Yang's gaze fell upon the lifeless body of the elite escort guard, his expression sombre. "We've still lost too much," he said, his voice tinged with regret.
The guard's death was more than a minor setback, yet less than a catastrophic blow. It occupied a middle ground, a nagging reminder of the risks they'd taken and the price they'd paid.
Min Kai's words were heavy with regret, "I'm to blame for this tragedy. If I had never set foot in this place, perhaps these innocent lives wouldn't have been cut short by the demonic cultivators. My actions led to their demise..."
Ye Yang's voice was gentle as he reassured Min Kai, "It's not your fault; the blame lies squarely with those demonic cultivators. Their senseless violence took innocent lives. Though it's heartbreaking, these brave individuals died honouring their duty."
