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As he stood up and walked toward the courtyard gate, a deep sigh escaped from Deng Wu's lips. Before leaving, he turned around, and as he stepped out, pain flickered in his eyes.
Some things you don't need to know, Deng Wu thought as he slipped away from his yard. The sorrow deep within his heart was evident, but no one was there to see it.
Early the next morning, before sunrise, Yan Xiaobao once again sat beneath his favorite tree, stringing the essence chain. When he heard the knock on the door, Yan Xiaobao gestured for them to enter, and the door slowly opened, allowing Deng Wu and others to pass through.
The Rong twins, along with Deng Wu and Ma Kong, sat before Yan Xiaobao, waiting for him to awaken. As they patiently sat there, each wore a solemn expression, avoiding looking elsewhere.
