At the edge of the forest in the Great Yong Dynasty.
Xiang Tiancong hid in the shadows. As he waited anxiously, he was also vigilant of the surroundings.
Suddenly, with the sound of clothes fluttering, a figure gently landed from the top of the stone pillar.
"Sword God!"
Xiang Tiancong recognized the person and quickly jumped out of the shadows. "How was your conversation with Sect Master Zou? How is he now?"
"He's gone."
Lin Ran replied in a low voice with his head slightly lowered, making it impossible for anyone to see his expression.
"It's good that he's gone. He's seriously injured. It's not safe for him to stay here."
Xiang Tiancong sighed softly, clearly misunderstanding what Lin Ran meant.
Lin Ran smiled and didn't explain. He looked at the top of the stone pillar and patted Xiang Tiancong's shoulder. "Let's go back. Don't make the others wait."
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