He shouldn't have let her travel alone. The next time Jiang Wanqin left, he would definitely have to assign a few disciples to accompany her for his own peace of mind.
The rest of the journey passed in silence. Upon returning to the Qingyuan Sect, Fang Qingyuan held a banquet to thank the Cultivators from the Far East Alliance and his fellow disciples from the White Mountain Beast Taming Sect who had come to help. He gave each of them a small reward, earning praise from all for his generosity.
After his guests departed, Fang Qingyuan returned to his Quiet Chamber, where he finally had the time to reprimand Jiang Wanqin. His harsh scolding left her weeping into her hands. Fang Qingyuan punished her with one year of seclusion to reflect on her actions, after which he considered the matter closed.
