Awkward

Chu Li frowned. "They can't be used?"

"Uh huh." Ma Kun sighed. Seeing Chu Li's reaction as he realized his efforts had come to nothing made Ma Kun's heart flutter. This was the first time that Chu Li had even come close to defeat.

Chu Li was silent for a while before asking, "Did the Commander and the rest say so?"

"The Commander will never speak of this because it would be too disheartening, but everyone else is aware of this. What if somebody used them and encountered a problem? We all go through our assignments in hopes of building merits, not to work as a charity!" Ma Kun shook his head in disappointment.

Chu Li slowly nodded.

Although Ma Kun was ill-natured, he spoke the truth.

These Secret Guardians that were returned would be in an awkward position. They could not be made use of. It was cruel, but in a sense, they would be no better off than if they remained in the Tempest Temple where they were treated reasonably well.