Meng Li’s hand trembled slightly in my palm, and I could feel the anger and frustration within her. It was true; we had risked our lives to bring back intelligence from Black Wind Ridge, only to have it treated with such disregard. Anyone would feel disheartened by that.
"Elder Li, Senior Brother Lin Yu, we understand your concerns, but please believe us—everything we have said is the truth!" I took a deep breath, striving to keep my tone calm. "The Space Rift at Black Wind Ridge has become unstable, and the demonic energy is leaking at an accelerating rate. If left unchecked, the entire Wu Family will be threatened!"
My words struck home, sending a shock through those present. The expressions of Elder Li and Lin Yu darkened; clearly, they had not expected me to be so firm.
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