Chapter 277: Chapter 277 - Shi Dengwei

As our time within the Sect's hallowed walls extended into the second week, a palpable shift in the atmosphere signaled a growing curiosity and scrutiny from the disciples and Elders. Their lingering gazes and hushed whispers betrayed a heightened awareness of our prolonged presence, prompting a sense of urgency within me to expedite our search and uncover the elusive truths that lay concealed within the Sect's ancient chambers and hallowed corridors.

"We have to hurry," I whispered to Li Wei, my voice laced with a sense of urgency and shared determination as we meticulously combed through the artifacts and relics that adorned the chamber's ornate walls. The weight of our shared responsibilities and the looming uncertainty etched across my features, underscoring the need for expediency and caution in the face of the mounting scrutiny and suspicion that surrounded us.