Looks like we'll have to go big.

At this moment, Shi Yao and the others were filled with worry on the training field.

Shi Mu: "Why hasn't Master come out of seclusion yet?"

Shi Lin: "What exactly did you do on this trip? Why does Master need to go into seclusion for so long after he returns?"

Shi Yang: "Shi Yao and I had no idea what happened. At that time, Master was with Shi Yuan the whole time. You should ask him."

Shi Ze: "Shi Yuan, did you cause Master's injury?"

“I think it’s his fault.” Shi Heng said, suddenly stepping forward to push Shi Yuan.

As they waited for their master to appear, the group grew increasingly impatient.

At this moment, everyone thought it was Shi Yuan who was responsible and wanted to take their anger out on him.

Shi Yuan did not resist and let them pull him.

Just as Shi Yun's fist was about to smash into his face, a majestic and cold voice suddenly rang out from behind them.

What are you doing?

It was Master's voice.

The group quickly released Shi Yuan and looked overjoyed at Nan Zhi. Upon seeing her, they all bowed and paid their respects.

Shi Yuan also saw her, but he did not bow. He simply stared at her through the crowd.

The face was exactly as he had imagined: a jade-like complexion, peach-blossom eyes, yet with a clear, lotus-like gleam in their depths—different from the teasing gaze he had envisioned.

He frowned slightly as he heard her say, "My seclusion this time has nothing to do with Shi Yuan. It was just that the training process aggravated some old injuries. You must not blame him."

After saying that, she merely glanced at him indifferently before turning and leaving.

An inexplicable sense of unease spread unconsciously.

What does she mean by that?