Xiao Heng flew through the sky, enjoying the world around him for a while. Then, without further delay, he slipped into the void and swiftly returned to Starfall Pavilion through it.
At his current speed, it would not take long to return to Starfall Pavilion. One day was more than enough!
Upon returning to Starfall Pavilion, Old Yao sensed that familiar aura and immediately turned to look. There seemed to be a faint shimmer of tears in his eyes.
Over the past year, he had often wondered whether what he had done was right. He had personally sent one disciple into a sea of fire, and now he had sent another into the darkness. What if... He truly did not dare think about it.
Fortunately, his disciple had returned now. Although only one of them had come back, it was enough to bring relief to his heart, and he could barely hold back his tears.
After a year apart, Xiao Heng had returned. Only Xiao Yan had yet to come back.
Still, Xiao Yan's return would probably take some more time. He would not die. He definitely would not die. Xiao Heng was absolutely certain of it. If Xiao Yan had truly died, Xun Er would not survive either. And if Xun Er died, the Ancient Clan would certainly act. At the very least, they would bring Xun Er's body back!
"Teacher... I'm back!" Xiao Heng landed on the plaza and smiled slightly at Old Yao.
Old Yao excitedly patted Xiao Heng's shoulder. "It's good that you're back. Good that you're back."
Looking at Old Yao's current appearance and sensing the deathly aura surrounding him, that feeling of death clinging to him, Xiao Heng naturally knew how much Old Yao had paid.
That time had truly been dangerous. After Old