Huoyang stepped forward first.
"You are leaving sooner than we would like," he said, his voice steady.
Lin Mu gave a slight nod.
"There is still much to do," he replied.
Yinglei smiled faintly.
"You have already done more than we could have ever asked."
The others nodded in agreement.
The temple head then stepped forward, his gaze thoughtful as he observed Lin Mu.
"You have achieved something remarkable here," he said. "I look forward to the day you visit us again. By then, I imagine Grand Uncle Master's accomplishments will have grown even further."
Lin Mu inclined his head slightly.
"I will return if the opportunity arises."
The temple head's eyes carried a hint of satisfaction at that answer.
The Huli siblings stepped forward next.
They bowed respectfully.
"We thank you," one of them said. "We did not expect that our clan would one day face the same issue."
The other nodded.
"We were sent here as representatives. On behalf of our clan… and the king."
