They still hadn't been able to capture all the remnant souls outside, and stragglers would still gather from time to time.
However, the areas they had transformed were now permanently altered, so much so that even insects refused to approach.
The effects were so profound that even the Great Suanni was roused from its slumber to call for Bai Mo.
"What is going on outside?"
Bai Mo was meditating in his room to restore his focus when he was abruptly awakened. He answered without a moment's hesitation:
"The river upstream from Cleansing Robe Falls was diverted, causing the water level to drop drastically. The disciples on guard were also careless, allowing the remnant souls from the ghost cave there to escape."
The Great Suanni understood.
"So it is you people out there, capturing remnant souls?"
"That's right."
The Great Suanni then began to languidly scold him.
"You are all fools."
