"Yes, Dad, then I..." Xiang trailed off. She stood up, still visibly hesitant, and subconsciously began to speak to Old Master Li.
"Don't be in a hurry." Old Master Li chuckled. "You are the next gatekeeper, but there's no rush to come in. Although your fate can't be changed, I've come to understand that as long as I'm alive, the debt of the seventh generation is still ongoing and hasn't reached you yet! Stay outside for now. This period has been hard on you."
"..."
Xiang's eyes were red as she nodded silently. Then, she walked over to Hu Ma and took his hand.
According to the two young Li Family members outside the cave, if the red thread broke, one could not leave the Ghost Cave. However, now that Xiang was leading Hu Ma out by the hand, he felt nothing unusual. Occasionally, he sensed something in the depths of the well, seemingly eager to emerge. But with a low sigh from Old Master Li, who bowed towards the well several times, everything quieted down.
