C156 Return to Mystical Peak (1/2)

At the foot of the Mystical Peak, Han Chen stared blankly at the stairs leading up the mountain.

It had already been a full ten months since he had first headed for the psychedelic forest, and it had been almost half a year since he had parted with Shen Yu.

Thinking about Shen Yu, Han Chen couldn't help but think of that cute and spirited little face appeared in her mind. Following that, a great amount of gentleness emerged from Han Chen's eyes.

Compared to Qiao Feiyan, Han Chen's relationship could only be considered as love. As for the former, it was merely a friendship, not really a relationship. Therefore, in the instant he separated from Qiao Feiyan, Han Chen's heart was not as unwilling to part with him as it was back then.

”Brother, can I go with you?” Ming Ruo's voice came from behind him, the girl looked a little worried. Her lily-white hands gently rubbed Blacky's head as if she was trying to dispel the uneasiness in her heart.

”Of course.” Han Chen said with a slight smile, and from between his brows, revealed a trace of pity, ”You are my younger sister, so of course I will bring you along.”

”But, but I'm not a disciple of the Mystical Peak, will they accept me?”

”Hmm?” Han Chen was startled at first, but then nodded: ”Don't worry! I know Elder Mu, who is the guardian of the Spirit Gathering Tower. When I go and ask him for help, he probably won't refuse me. ”

Begging was not Han Chen's nature, but he had promised to bring Ming Ruo along. So he would not abandon her no matter what. Of course, Han Chen was not 100% sure that Elder Mu would help him, so he was not completely sure. However, since things had progressed to this point, he could only take things one step at a time.

”Let's go!” Han Chen walked forward and patted Ming Ruo's shoulder, giving him a reassuring look.

”En!” Ming Ruo nodded her head, her face revealing a bright smile.

Returning to the Mystical Peak, Han Chen's main goal was to find the ”Classic of Life and Death”. The most precious martial arts technique in Mystical Peak. Only by obtaining it, would he be able to obtain information about his father, Han Langyu, from the Lambert. To Han Chen, this was equivalent to ascending to heaven.

Han Chen and Ming Ruo walked up the mountain, with Little White running excitedly behind them. Compared to Little Black, Little White did not seem to like being hugged. However, its intimacy with the two of them increased with each passing day.

”Who are you?” Halfway up the mountain, two disciples guarding the mountain gate blocked their path.

”My inner sect disciple, Han Chen.”

”Han Chen?” The two of them were startled as they looked at each other and saw the astonishment on each other's faces. One of the slightly built disciples shouted in a low voice, ”Are you really Han Chen?”

”That's right.” Han Chen replied calmly.

”I heard that you went missing in the psychedelic forest, why did you come back so late?”

Missing? Han Chen was startled, he immediately shook his head and cupped his fists: ”This matter is truly difficult to put into words.”

The two guardian disciples conversed in a low voice, and another person spoke up, ”Senior Brother Han Chen, because your situation is a bit special. ”Could you allow us to report to the Ninth Elder first?”

Ninth Elder was the person with the highest seniority in the outer sect. Han Chen thought to himself, then looked at Ming Ruo, who was beside him, and nodded: ”Thank you two.”

”Mn, Senior Brother Han Chen, please wait here for a moment.”

A moment later, in a simple yet elegant lobby. Han Chen and Ming Ruo stood in the great hall, waiting for the arrival of the Ninth Elder.

Han Chen naturally saw through the other party's worry and comforted him, ”Don't worry! If Mystical Peak doesn't accept your words, Big Brother will accompany you to leave. ”

Ming Ruo was startled, her face was full of disbelief: ”Big Brother, you?”

”Well, I won't leave you behind.” Han Chen replied seriously.

At this moment, the sound of steady footsteps came from outside the door. The two of them were shocked. They saw that there was not only Patriarch Nine, there was also another old man. Han Chen recognized this person, he was Elder Song He, who was protecting the Martial Skill Pavilion.

”Disciple Han Chen greets Ninth Elder, Elder Song He.” Han Chen cupped his fists and respectfully bowed. Ming Ruo, on the other hand, seemed to be at a loss as to what to do, and was slightly afraid.

”No need to be so polite.” The Ninth Elder waved his hand, and some astonishment appeared on his indifferent and elegant face, ”It's been a year since we last met, Han Chen, your strength has advanced by leaps and bounds, it's truly a cause for celebration.”

The two elders still vividly remembered Han Chen was their disciple. During the induction ceremony for the inner disciples last year, Xue Chuan was killed in front of everyone at the Dayuan Platform. And he had replaced the other party as the number one person in the outer sect.

”Ninth Elder Miao, you've done it.” Han Chen replied humbly.

”Han Chen, the last time you went to the psychedelic forest to complete a mission, why did you only return now?” The one who spoke was Elder Song He.