"Greetings, Sect Leader!"

A faint smile appeared on his face as Elder Qiu slightly bowed and softly explained, "Apologies, I wasn't sure about it before, so I kept it hidden..."

"What exactly happened?"

Zhou Dongfei's voice was somewhat hoarse. The mental shift from great sorrow to great joy was indescribable.

This time, Elder Qiu did not conceal anything and recounted everything that happened after Wang Junze, with the gravely injured and near-death Luo Qingxuan, rushed to the Scripture Repository.

Of course, he also clearly explained the peculiarity of the Life and Death Contract and its side effects.

"Phew!"

After a long silence lasting over a hundred breaths, Zhou Dongfei exhaled deeply.

This matter was truly complicated, so much so that even he needed some time to sort his thoughts.

Nonetheless, in the end, both Wang Junze and Luo Qingxuan survived, which was certainly a great blessing.

As for the side effect of the Life and Death Contract, which irrevocably tied the fates of Wang Junze and Luo Qingxuan together, it actually didn't seem all that unacceptable.

After all, compared to death, this was the best possible outcome.

After a brief moment of joy, Zhou Dongfei swiftly regained his composure.

Putting aside personal emotions, he was first and foremost the Sect Leader of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, bearing the burden of the entire sect's survival.

Especially now, when the sect has suffered severe blows, any decision could potentially relate to the life or death of the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

Before this, Zhou Dongfei was even prepared to risk his life by going alone to the Four Symbols Sect.

Regardless of victory or defeat, with his strength, he could make the Four Symbols Sect pay a heavy price!

However, seeing that Luo Qingxuan and Wang Junze did not die, it allowed him to completely clear his head.

"How long will it take for them to awaken?"

Looking at Elder Qiu, Zhou Dongfei asked in a deep voice.

"As short as three to five days, as long as seven to eight days," Elder Qiu softly explained, "Qingxuan was previously too severely injured, and Wang Junze's strength is much lower than hers. Even with the Life and Death Contract, they can't instantly recover their injuries. Right now they've only been saved from death and still need some time to recuperate."

"However, once they recover, both of their strengths will increase to some extent, especially Wang Junze... His strength is lower, so completing the Life and Death Contract will help him even more."

This, naturally, Zhou Dongfei didn't mind at all. Not to mention Wang Junze is already his disciple, and given that Wang Junze and Luo Qingxuan's lives are now intertwined, he would only hope that Wang Junze's strength grows as much as possible.

"You handled this matter well, continue to keep the information sealed! Before they awaken, no unrelated persons are allowed to step into the Scripture Repository even a step."

A sharp gleam flashed in Zhou Dongfei's eyes as he spoke firmly.

Since Luo Qingxuan and Wang Junze are not dead, he could now seize this opportunity to negotiate terms with the Four Symbols Sect. After all, the Deserters are still in the Northern Domain and have a feud with Prince Yu. For the sake of the sect, they couldn't afford to completely fall out with the Four Symbols Sect.

Compared to the deaths of Luo Qingxuan and Wang Junze, the demise of Liu Wangchuan and the other disciples of the Four Symbols Sect was insignificant.

As long as he was willing to reconcile, the Four Symbols Sect would surely be compelled to make concessions.

Of course... this matter could not be hidden from Luo Bingyun, or that woman would surely go mad!

Thinking of this, Zhou Dongfei slowly spoke, "Tomorrow, I will bring Elder Luo over, and during this period, Elder Luo should remain in the Scripture Repository."

"Okay!"

On this point, Elder Qiu naturally had no objections.

"There is one more matter I wish to clarify."

Taking a deep breath, Zhou Dongfei stared at Elder Qiu and asked, "When the Deserters attacked earlier, could you really not step in to save people?"

Elder Qiu being in the Saint Realm was unquestionable.

If he had intervened, the Profound Moon Sword Sect wouldn't have suffered such losses, and Luo Qingxuan and Wang Junze wouldn't have faced near-death danger. Previously, he didn't dwell on it, but now he must get to the bottom of it.

Upon revisiting this issue, a bitter smile appeared on Elder Qiu's face as he sighed, "Sect Leader, you need not doubt my words. My cultivation path is different from others. Although I was fortunate to enter the Saint Realm, I truly can't fight or engage in combat with anyone."

"..."

Hearing this, even Zhou Dongfei couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth slightly.

What kind of bizarre cultivation technique was this?

Clearly in the Saint Realm, yet unable to fight or engage in combat? It was simply absurd.

However, in any case, since Elder Qiu responded this way again, Zhou Dongfei had no avenue for further inquiry.

Regardless, Elder Qiu was still a Saint Realm individual. They couldn't just expel him from the sect, could they?

Moreover, considering Elder Qiu also helped save Luo Qingxuan, Zhou Dongfei had no right to blame him.

"Never mind!"

Shaking his head, Zhou Dongfei said again, "No matter what, we owe Elder Qiu gratitude for saving Qingxuan... as long as Elder Qiu remains loyal to the sect, I won't concern myself with other matters."

"Thank you for your tolerance, Sect Leader!"

Slightly bowing, Elder Qiu expressed his gratitude warmly.

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