章節 316: Shaken

In the hushed stillness that followed, the unspoken words echoed in Xu Feng's mind like a mournful refrain: 'I broke Xuan Jian. I broke Xuan Jian.' The weight of his actions pressed down on him, and he couldn't help but feel the immense guilt that surged through him. 

He had indeed broken something precious, something he had cherished more than anything.

Xuan Jian, normally composed and cautious, had been reduced to a trembling figure with Xu Feng in his arms. The shaking was breaking Xu Feng's heart. It was as if Xu Feng had unwittingly unraveled the fearsome bear to reveal the gentle teddy bear hidden beneath. 

The realization of what he had done was a heavy burden to bear, and he couldn't help but question the cost of his recklessness. For the gold to help them cultivate, was it worth it in the end?