They rode back onto the official road, and Liu Shushan couldn't wait to open the secret letter. As he glanced over it, he saw that he had indeed advanced to the rank of Inner Sect Disciple.
Although the result was expected, Liu Shushan was still overjoyed.
Shen Mizi, on horseback, glanced at Liu Shushan and said in a dull tone, "Congratulations, Brother Liu!"
Liu Shushan responded joyfully, "It appears I've passed."
Just as Liu Shushan finished speaking, he immediately noticed Shen Mizi's dim expression and thus restrained his joy. He saw that Shen Mizi's secret letter remained unopened.
Liu Shushan wanted to comfort Shen Mizi, but he truly didn't know how to start once the words reached his mouth. In the end, the two could only continue silently on their journey.
