Scruples

Elder Mo instructed his staff to carry Seventeen to a room in the small courtyard at the back, and prescribed medicines for them to boil. He then had his staff clear the curious onlookers who had gathered at the medical center's entrance. However, before he could address the other children and individuals, he was informed that the City Lord, along with the Patriarchs and power holders of various forces in the city, had arrived at the medical center.

"Old Patriarch, Old Predecessor, the City Lord has arrived and is waiting outside. The Patriarchs and Old Ancestors of the various clans in the city have also come," the Medical Hall apprentice reported, his face showing clear nervousness.

Beside him, a middle-aged man, hearing this, looked at Elder Mo and said, "Father, should I go out and see what they want?"

"I'll go with you," Elder Mo sighed lightly. "I suspect they want to see the children."