WHIMPER!
Upon seeing their elder arriving, the group felt deeply moved.
Yuan Qifeng said, "That's great, we can finally go back."
ER!
Liu Kuangyi offered a sheepish smile. "It may not be possible, at least not for now."
"???"
"The thing is, the portal closed without any apparent reason," Liu Kuangyi said, vexed. "But don't lose heart. Just wait a little longer; the Elders are trying to find a solution."
He had no idea what had happened but suspected there must be a reason.
Before they could respond, Liu Kuangyi continued, "Since the portal isn't open yet, and we cannot return shortly, why not take this opportunity to train properly in Soup Valley and look for some fortunes? What do you think?"
"Oh, the Steward is right," Yuan Qifeng agreed.
"Any objections?" Liu Kuangyi asked. "Eh, where are Wu Mo and the others?"
"They should be deep in Soup Valley searching for opportunities," Bai Yisheng replied.
