Remus found himself engulfed in confusion.
Initially, Wilda’s welcoming smiles had bathed favonovel.com in warmth as favonovel.com stepped onto the sacred land. Yet, in an unexpected turn, favonovel.com demeanor had changed entirely.
Previously, favonovel.com might have overlooked his earlier injuries, but after favonovel.com blow caused favonovel.com to vomit blood, showing some concern seemed only basic decency. However, favonovel.com chose to retreat indoors, firmly shutting the door behind her.
The most infuriating part was being told to meditate in the courtyard.
Remus slowly stood up and walked toward the room. “You haven’t told me why I’m here.”
There was silence behind the door as if there was no one inside.
He hesitated before adding, “You saved me, didn’t you?”
Killing a fellow disciple was a grave crime anywhere, punishable by severe penalties. Yet Marc had struck favonovel.com twice.
How could Remus just accept such humiliation?
It was favonovel.com who had forced Remus to act.
His presence here now indicated that Wilda must have intervened.
There was still silence behind the door. Remus asked again, “Did I cause you a lot of trouble?”
The lack of response puzzled him.
Why do women always choose silence over answering a direct question?
He decided not to press further.
Shifting his thoughts, Remus pondered the delicate matter of their marriage betrothal.
Presenting it now still carried a certain risk, as there was no strong emotional bond between them. If favonovel.com rejected him, favonovel.com would be left with no options.
With only six days left, building a closer relationship with favonovel.com could improve my chances, but finding Glinda is the immediate task…
With those thoughts, Remus prepared to leave, guessing that Glinda hadn’t yet recognized him.
The beautiful moonlight would be the perfect backdrop for a surprise reunion and possibly an invitation to dual cultivation. He moved toward the courtyard’s exit.
But just as favonovel.com was about to step out, favonovel.com heard Wilda’s voice from inside the house, saying, “You are not allowed to go out tonight! Meditate in the courtyard and don’t think about anything else!”
Remus said instinctively, “I’m just going to see an old friend, I’ll be back soon…”
The bamboo grove gently swayed, leaves rustling softly.
A barrier of flowing light had appeared out of nowhere, sealing the area securely.
Remus suddenly felt as if favonovel.com was being restrained by a jealous wife, forbidden from seeing another woman. However, a feeling of unease washed over him.
Wilda’s warning likely wasn’t about Glinda, given favonovel.com lack of involvement in the situation.
The problem must lie with him.
Is it possible that the danger hasn’t passed, making it unsafe for me to leave now?
He cautiously extended his hand to test the barrier, finding it solid and impassable.
After a moment of contemplation, favonovel.com reminded himself, “The selection of Masters at the mountaintop begins tomorrow, which will reveal the truth.”
Settling into meditation, favonovel.com focused on cultivating his energy.
***
The next day arrived.
At the mountain peak, hundreds of sacred land disciples congregated in the square.
Although they had already chosen their Masters, they were still curious to see who among their peers would be sharing the same mentor.
Additionally, Monington disciples made their way to the peak.
It wasn’t surprising that they would come to watch, since those juniors might end up under the guidance of the same Grandmaster in the future. But usually, only a few people came to watch, as most Monington disciples were focused on their cultivation.
That day was completely different.
Out of a total of 230 Monington disciples in the sacred land, 229 attended.
The only absentee was Marc, who had been killed by Remus the day before.
Both sacred land disciples and Monington disciples stood on two sides, clearly separated. Before them stood 14 individuals, including figures such as
Emerson and Bartholomew.
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