Liam hated every second of what followed, feeling guilty beyond reason, even if things turned out to be far better than he had dreaded.
Melissa had joined the Sect at the same time as Lucy, but had quickly become an inner disciple, enjoying privileges for almost one year longer than Randall.
Due to Melissa's water core being common and easy to feed, those privileges had been enough to pay for her cultivation, allowing her to divert most of her contribution points to the Disciplinary Elder's private combat lessons.
Yet, Melissa's foundation was complete, and the combat lessons had become mandatory, leaving her inner disciple's privileges unused. She could purchase a batch of the four precious ingredients Liam needed without paying a single point, making her decision easier to swallow.
"The Hall will send these to your cave," Lucy announced once the transaction was completed. "Seniors, is this all?"
