Lin Mu smiled faintly, watching his companions settle. There would be discussions to be had—explanations, updates, maybe even interrogations from the locals. But for now, they had a moment.
A breath.
Soon, Lin Mu would need to make contact with the Silent Lotus authorities. There were things he needed to learn—rumors to verify, movements of the Holy See to investigate.
But not just yet.
For now, they were safe.
And in the quiet heart of the Silent Lotus World, they had earned a little rest.
As the warm tea began to soothe their nerves and fill their bellies with gentle heat, the group finally let themselves settle.
For a while, no one spoke. The distant chirp of birds and the soft burble of a nearby stream filled the silence in their place. It wasn't awkward—just restful.
