Excitement began to well up within Gilda, and she rushed out of the room right away.
"Severin returned safely, Gilda!" Wuhlricht exclaimed with enthusiasm.
The elder beamed and remarked, "Our sect would have reaped plenty of benefits regardless of whether or not we've found the miniature black tower. A thousand and eight hundred of our members have returned, and I'm sure many of them have had the good fortune of collecting some high-grade spiritual herbs. I'm willing to bet there are quite a few fifth-grade spiritual herbs among the lot."
Wuhlricht and Gilda were even more excited after hearing that. Before long, Severin and several others arrived at the open area.
"Daddy!" Selene flew toward him and hugged him tightly.
"Haha, you've grown so much taller in the three months that I haven't seen you. Oh, and your attainment has improved too! You did a good job, Selene!" Severin beamed as he lifted his daughter.
"You're becoming cuter and cuter every day." Sheila came over excitedly. She tapped Selene's little nose and carried her up next.
Knowing that it was futile to keep the matter hidden, Wuhlricht announced to everyone, "As many of you may have noticed, my daughter is now pregnant. Her child belongs to that man, and she plans to keep it because it is her flesh and blood."
Though many disciples were surprised by Gilda's pregnancy, they understood why she had made such a decision. After all, terminating one's own flesh and blood was an act that many women simply could not bring themselves to do.
"I would like to ask Elder Severin, Heidi, and Tamara to come with us to the hall to provide a report of the expedition," Wuhlricht said. He then addressed the other disciples, "As for the others, you may proceed to hand over what you've received to the great elder and second elder."
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