Chapter 422 Watching Yuan Cultivate (1/2)
”I plan on exploring the Lower Heavens some more with my friends before I challenge the Stairway to Heaven,” said Yuan after Long Yijun asked for his plans.
”The Stairway to Heaven, huh… Well, there's no doubt that you would be able to overcome this challenge that over 99 percent can't surpass.” Long Yijun nodded.
And he continued, ”When do you plan on leaving?”
”I would like to say goodbye to a few people before I leave, but I should leave within the next few days,” Yuan said.
”I understand.” Long Yijun said.
”If you need anything from us, just let us know. Although you may be leaving, your contribution to the sect is worth more than what every single disciple has contributed in the last hundred years combined.”
Yuan nodded, and he left with Meixiu shortly after.
Once Yuan left the scene, Long Yijun sat down and sighed, ”The Dragon Essence Temple won't feel the same without him even though he only recently joined the sect.”
”At least he's not leaving our sect to join another sect, as that would be devastating.” Elder Shan said.
”I'm honestly surprised that he lasted this long, especially with how the others have treated him. If I was him, I would've probably left a long time ago.” Elder Xuan said.
”Are we going to tell the disciples?” Elder Shan suddenly asked.
After all, if someone like Yuan suddenly disappeared from the sect, the disciples would question it, as Yuan was someone who'd obtained the Obsidian Dragon Medallion.
”There's no need for them to know, as that would undoubtedly reach the ears of our competitions. If they know Yuan is gone, who knows what they'll do.” Long Yijun said.
”But they will find out eventually.” Elder Xuan said.
”Someone as famous as Disciple Yuan, even if nobody knows his real identity or face, they will sooner or later realize that he's missing from the sect. What are we going to do then?” Elder Shan asked.
”I am well aware that we cannot keep this a secret forever. However, the longer we keep this a secret, the more time we have to prepare for whatever comes at us.”
”That makes sense.” Elder Shan agreed.
”Let the other high-ranking sect elders know of Disciple Yuan's departure. The disciples may not need to know, but it's better if the others in the circle knew about it.”
”Okay.”
Meanwhile, after Yuan left the Sect Master's headquarters, he returned to his own living quarters, but he didn't go inside.
Instead, he went to knock on Disciple Min's door.
”Disciple Yuan? You've finished already?” Min Li was pleasantly surprised to see him so quickly, as she was prepared to wait at least a few weeks before speaking with him again.
Yuan nodded and said, ”I am also here to announce that I will be leaving the Dragon Essence Temple soon— probably within the next few days.”
”I see…” Min Li wasn't surprised when she heard that he was leaving, as he'd already shared this with her before he entered the Dragon Temple.