Three days passed as swiftly as running water. When light appeared in the distance, a streak of flowing light cut across the sky before landing in the open space before a grand hall.
The wind was somewhat boisterous today. The chill of night had yet to fade, and the air was still a little cold, but that was nothing to Xiao Heng.
"Second Elder!" Xiao Heng stopped before the Second Elder and cupped his hands in greeting.
"You came quite early." The Second Elder looked at Xiao Heng, and a rare smile appeared on his face.
Then, the other two arrived as well, cupping their hands and bowing to the Second Elder.
"Second Elder...!"
"Second Elder...!"
"Now that everyone is here, follow this old man!" With that, the elder stepped into the void, his figure swiftly darting through the sky. The three behind him quickly followed.
Looking at Xiao Heng, Bai Xi had already adjusted her emotions. If she wanted something, she had to take it herself. The same went for people. Smiling sweetly, she said, "I thought I had come early enough, but I didn't expect you to be even earlier."
"Coming early is nothing compared to coming at the right time. Besides, even if I had arrived early, I'd still have had to wait for you." Xiao Heng smiled casually. Though he had no particular thoughts about Bai Xi, how could he possibly remain unmoved in the face of a beauty? It was not as though he was incapable.
"Then I should apologize for making you wait so long?" The girl's tone was slightly playful, with a hint of coquettishness. Yet she seemed not to realize that her behavior was somewhat unusual.
Bai Yang noticed it from the side. His mouth opened as though he wanted to say