"In the end, if it had just stayed in that little courtyard at the foot of the mountain, none of this would be happening now."
"Mother, I'm going back to cultivate. I really can't be of any help, so I'll take my leave."
Shi Qi left as well, leaving only Shi Yuan and Shi Miao in the cave residence. Shi Yuan looked at Shi Miao, terrified of her mother. She was even more afraid Shi Miao would blame her for being the root of all their problems. After a moment's hesitation, Shi Yuan said, "Mother, I'll be heading back, too. My chest is hurting right now. You should get some rest. I'll take my leave."
In the blink of an eye, the place was empty. Shi Miao looked around the deserted cave residence and suddenly let out a cold laugh before closing her eyes to enter a meditative trance once more. 'No matter what others think of me, I've come this far, and I don't regret a single thing!'
