Qu Jianlei vaguely felt that the other party's failure to act and silent departure itself meant they did not want to stir up more trouble.
So even if some divine sense had been left behind, as long as it carried no ill intent and did not probe karma, it seemed the matter had passed.
But was that analysis correct? What if he released his companions and the other party suddenly came back for a counterattack? He would never be able to atone for it, even with a hundred deaths!
In the end, he decided to observe for a while longer. Since he had already prepared for a prolonged standoff, waiting a little more made no difference.
However, just as he made that decision, a figure flashed before him, and True Immortal Jin Ge appeared.
His expression was a little strange. "Damn, that guy came out of seclusion?"
"You're really not someone worth keeping around!" Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes helplessly. "You never know what you're busy with all day, but whenever something happens, you're definitely nowhere to be found!"
"The matter is over and you're back. Do you know how helpless I was just now?"
"Oh, cut it out," True Immortal Jin Ge replied dismissively. "If I'd been here, the trouble would definitely have been worse. Believe it or not?"
"This is already pretty good. That one left very decisively!"
Qu Jianlei blinked and tested the waters. "So... this means it's completely over?"
He knew very well that there were far too many Fishing Experts in official circles.
"What else could it be?" True Immortal Jin Ge answered casually. "That one isn't the sort to meddle in everything."
"Although there's a bit of that... forget it. Anyway, when you're in the Jianghu, you know how it is!"
Qu Jianlei really