Zhou Jin accepted it, rose to his feet, and addressed Wan Zhongshan.
"Master Wan, this matter is now concluded. I must return to the Sect to report, so I'll take my leave."
Wan Zhongshan quickly said, "Elder Zhou, you've come from so far. I have prepared a humble banquet, I hope…"
"There's no need." Zhou Jin interrupted with a wave of his hand. "Master Wan, I appreciate the thought. Farewell."
With that, he turned and strode out of the hall, his figure quickly disappearing at the end of the corridor.
Wan Zhongshan stood where he was, gazing in the direction Zhou Jin had left, unmoving for a long time.
A mixture of anger, exhaustion, and helplessness played across his face.
After a long while, he heaved a long sigh, turned back to his desk, and slowly sat down.
Outside the window, the sun was setting, and twilight enveloped the magnificent building.
...
「A few days later, Qingxuan Sect.」
