When Sang Yanping heard this, his heart skipped a beat. A realization seemed to dawn on him, and he quickly asked, "Senior Brother, are you... are you going to try and take that step?"
He Yuzhou took a deep breath, his gaze drifting toward the distant mountains beyond the hall. "Xu Wang Mountain has been granted a ten-year exemption from tribute, greatly reducing the pressure on our resources. This is a heaven-sent opportunity. It's time to cast aside all worldly distractions and make the attempt. While I am gone, I will leave all matters within the Sect in your hands."
Sang Yanping's expression turned solemn. He cupped his hands in a formal gesture and said, "Senior Brother, you can enter your seclusion without any worries. I will take care of everything in the Sect."
He Yuzhou nodded, said no more, and turned to walk toward the Quiet Chamber on the back mountain.
....
「Inside the Quiet Chamber.」
