Chapter 344 (2/2)

He remembered that when he battled Linggu Haonan's group, the two had slipped away. They should be safe.

”Oh, right, the Land of Soul Springs is actually quite far away from the pavilion. Without mounts, they are probably still on their way back,” said Xiang Shaoyun in realization with a slap to his forehead.

Even on a flying mount, the trip would take half a month to cover. It had only been half a month since the incident with Linggu Haonan. It was understandable that the two had yet to make it back. After all, they did not have Demon Emperors as mounts like him. They wouldn't be able to return as fast as he did. At that thought, Xiang Shaoyun ceased worrying.

”Long Hui, after they return, you will be in charge of their safety. If I find out that you have been disloyal, I will immediately take your life,” said Xiang Shaoyun.

”Don't worry, young master. Long Hui will do his best to protect them,” promised Long Hui.

Xiang Shaoyun then returned to Zi Changhe's place.

After about half a day of recuperation, Zi Changhe had regained his consciousness. However, he still looked somewhat pale.

”Senior brother, you are finally awake!” Xiang Shaoyun said joyfully.

Zi Changhe smiled bitterly. ”Yeah, I nearly went to the afterlife. Good thing you came in time.”

”I was the one who had brought trouble to you,” said Xiang Shaoyun guiltily.

”What bulls.h.i.+t are you talking about? The Young Lightning King's group were the ones creating trouble,” said Zi Changhe with a wave of his hand. He paused for a bit before asking, ”I heard from Zhenchuan and Liuhui that you are leaving?”

He had long known that Xiang Shaoyun had an extraordinary origin. Thus, he wasn't too surprised, but he did feel some reluctance to part with him.

”Yes. My whereabouts have been exposed, so I can't stay here anymore. It will only bring more trouble to the people here,” said Xiang Shaoyun. With a gloomy tone, he continued, ”I'm afraid the Martial Hall Palace is no more, and that is because of me.”

”What?” Zi Changhe, w.a.n.g Zhenchuan, and Xia Liuhui were shocked. They all came from the Martial Hall Palace. Hearing about its destruction brought them sorrow and shock.

Xiang Shaoyun blamed himself. ”I have wronged the Martial Hall Palace.”

Xia Liuhui spat furiously, ”It was those b.a.s.t.a.r.ds! They actually vent their anger on innocents! How vile!”

”Martial uncle, who are they exactly? Why are they so ruthless?” asked w.a.n.g Zhenchuan.

”Sigh. They are the traitors of my family's sect, and I am the person they greatly wished to kill,” said Xiang Shaoyun.

Zi Changhe, Xia Liuhui, and w.a.n.g Zhenchuan sank into silence.

They knew Xiang Shaoyun was the reason all that had happened, but he himself was also a victim. With their close relations.h.i.+p, they couldn't bring themselves to blame him, but they did not know who else to lay the blame on.

When Xiang Shaoyun saw them staying silent, he said, ”I will be staying at the Chen Clan's place for a few more days. Consider it properly whether you want to leave with me or not. If you want to stay, n.o.body here will dare to do anything to you.”

He then left. He could understand how they felt about the Martial Hall Palace, and in truth, he felt terrible for what had happened as well.

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