Elder Chen nodded, his earlier curiosity replaced by matching gravity.
"It's a significant setback. The Clan Head must be informed about this immediately. This impacts cultivation schedules, resource allocation... and most importantly the morale."
"Agreed," Joshua said, already turning towards the path leading out of the ravine and back towards the heart of the estate. "We must consult the Clan Head."
"I know where my nephew is currently situated," Elder Chen offered, falling into step beside Joshua.
"I saw him heading to where Senior Doctor Mu was staying. Likely still there, or nearby. Follow me."
"Lead on, Elder Chen," Elder Joshua acknowledged.
With purposeful strides, the two elders left the unnaturally quiet Eastern Ravine behind, their figures moving swiftly down the winding path towards the outer regions of the sprawling Fang estate, the weight of the inexplicable failure pressing upon them.
