The explanations of both were basically the same: they didn't currently need anything and decided to convert the rewards into Merit Points for later exchange when necessities arise.
Their decision was not interfered with by the rest of the Hidden Pulse members.
After the allocation process was completed, under Song Shixing's leadership, they moved once again to the next operation site without any lingering attachment.
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The Song Family's actions spanned a full month, until the Flame Sparrow Clan discovered the massacre of the Fire Crow Clan and proactively reacted. Only then did all the core members of Hidden Pulse withdraw entirely into Dragon Abyss City.
