That night, Gu Sheng knocked on the door of the Third Elder’s room.
The pounding sound startled the Third Elder inside, instinctively grabbing a weapon.
Hearing the noise, Gu Sheng quickly spoke up.
"Don’t panic, Third Elder, it’s me."
"Gu Sheng?"
"Yes, it’s me."
After Gu Sheng answered again, the door opened in response.
The Third Elder stood behind the door, looking at him excitedly.
"Gu Sheng, you finally came back! Come in quickly!"
A few people entered the door and sat directly at the table.
Seeing the Third Elder bustling around, Gu Sheng quickly stopped him.
"Third Elder, please don’t busy yourself. We’re back for a short time and have important matters to discuss."
Hearing this, the Third Elder was taken aback.
"Gu Sheng, has something happened?"
"Something has happened, but it’s good news. I know it’s late and inconvenient to disturb the elders, but this is really important. Can you call the other elders to come over?"
Hearing Gu Sheng say this, the Third Elder immediately realized the seriousness of the matter. He didn’t think twice and nodded immediately.
"Okay, you guys have a cup of tea and rest for a bit. I’ll go get them."
Having said that, the Third Elder put on his coat and walked out.
Finally able to rest, Shi Lou and the others picked up the tea cups and drank eagerly.
Seeing them like that, Gu Sheng was both amused and helpless.
"Why are you so thirsty?"
"Brother Sheng, we’ve been traveling for three days and nights, and the water we brought with us was long gone. Look at my lips; they’re so dry they’re about to crack!"
"Why didn’t you tell me earlier?"
"You’ve been looking serious and rushed all the way, how dare I say anything? It’s only now that we’re home that I dare tell you."
Knowing it was his fault, Gu Sheng said to them, "Next time something like this happens, tell me promptly. I’m not going to eat you, what are you afraid of?"
"We were just..."
Before Shi Lou could finish, several elders came in hurriedly.
"Gu Sheng, the Third Elder said something happened. What happened?"
"Yes, what on earth happened? Is it serious?"
Seeing them more anxious than the next, Gu Sheng quickly stood up and said, "Elders, don’t worry. Something has happened, but it’s good news. How about we sit down and talk slowly?"
Learning it was good news, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"The Third Elder didn’t make it clear and just brought us here, making me nervous the whole way."

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