When Li Tianming arrived at Dark Beacon Wharf and appeared before Ming Yan again, the woman in white armor stared at him with eyes wide open!
One of White Wind's infant souls was still inside her brain astral organ, so she knew Li Tianming was at least alive.
But seeing him almost entirely unharmed with her own eyes left her even more awed by his abilities.
"M-Master, are you all right?" Ming Yan asked cautiously inside the Ink-Dyed Sword.
"What? Were you hoping something had happened to me?" Li Tianming chuckled.
"No, absolutely not." Ming Yan waved her hands, then stammered, "It's just... after stealing the Divine Treasury Stone, you still managed to escape when the entire army was on alert and Heavenly Treasury Province was sealed off. Your methods truly reach the heavens, Master."
Li Tianming raised an eyebrow and looked at Ming Yan.
Her face instantly crumpled into a smile uglier than tears.
Trembling, she said, "No, I don't even know who took the Divine Treasury Stone. I was just guessing! I figured whoever took it must be a handsome, powerful young talent who could capture the Princess's heart. But the moment that thought came to me, Master, you were the only person I could picture..."
"Is that so? I agree, that person is indeed outstanding!" Li Tianming smiled.
"You're so full of yourself. Aren't you embarrassed?" Jiang Feiling secretly gave his arm a shake.
In fact, even without Li Tianming admitting it, Ming Yan was certain he had done it. They both knew the truth.
But with one of White Wind's infant souls inside her, Ming Yan knowing the truth posed no threat to Li Tianming.
"All right, enough chatter. Get the Ink-Dyed Sword moving." Li Tianming waved her off.
"At your command, Master!" Ming Yan shuddered,