"Disciple Liu Furong, pays respects to Chief Gong and the senior brothers and sisters!" Upon arriving at the backyard and confirming no one else was around, the manager respectfully bowed to Gong Shiyu and the others.

Gong Shiyu nodded slightly, looking at Liu Furong, and said, "Junior Brother Liu, there's no need for such formality."

After a pause, she continued, "Junior Brother Liu, regarding the sect's matters... you should be aware by now, right?"

Hearing this, a trace of sadness appeared on Liu Furong's face. He nodded solemnly, took a deep breath, and said bitterly, "I heard about the sect's misfortune a few days ago."