Chapter 6196

Seeing that Lily was determined, the other three had no further objections.

Although everyone was surprised and frustrated when Maria found them there, they knew she was a friend, not an enemy, and there was no real threat.

Lily arranged the items on the tea tray, pulled out a new cup, and said, “Alright, there’s no need to be downcast. It’s normal to feel inferior in terms of skills and intelligence. Plus, with someone as experienced as Maria around, let’s all sit down and wait patiently.”

The three of them nodded and took their seats once more.

At that moment, Maria had already stepped into the entrance of the main hall courtyard.

Master Kongyin, both exhausted and excited, was holding on to the door frame while peering ahead. As soon as he spotted Maria walking in, a childlike smile instantly blossomed on his wrinkled face.

Maria noticed him at the same time, and she replaced her youthful smile with a kind yet commanding one.