Backstab [11] (BONUS)

"Huh? Elder Yuu and Liu Mei aren't around?"

"And you're telling me that Grand Elder Lily went to the Tharz Kingdom for urgent business?"

"Yes, Senior Brother," replied a chubby outer sect disciple, scratching his head and looking a little overwhelmed by the questions.

Shan Yifeng blinked.

Then blinked again.

And then… the corners of his mouth twitched upward.

Wait a second.

The main roadblocks— Elder Yuu, Liu Mei, Elder Lily—all mysteriously gone?

His eyes gleamed.

The heavens had smiled upon him.

He placed a firm hand on the disciple's round shoulder with a pat that made the poor boy wobble slightly.

"Good job," Shan Yifeng said solemnly. "As a reward… I'll double your training quota starting tomorrow."

"HAH?!"

"And I'll increase your spirit apple rations."

"YES, SENIOR! THANK YOU!" The boy bowed so quickly his forehead nearly kissed the ground.