Jiang Lan had originally planned to have Xiao Yingyue hold Lin Fan back while he took the chance to leave. Once Lin Fan pursued him, he would deal with him personally.
Before obtaining the Immortal Embryo Creation Dew, he naturally would not readily reveal in public that he possessed cultivation and strength.
It was just that Jiang Lan had not expected Xiao Yingyue to think of taking him along as she fled for her life.
This woman had a bit of conscience, though not much. Taking him along while escaping was also because she feared being settled with by the Prime Minister's Manor afterward.
That only meant his plans had to be adjusted slightly.
"You still have the leisure to wander about at ease at a time like this?"
Xiao Yingyue, who had been preparing to act personally even at the cost of exposing her identity, saw Jiang Lan's attitude as though he had not taken the matter to heart at all. A trace of suspicion showed in her beautiful eyes.
She kept feeling that Jiang Lan was far too calm and composed. Even while fleeing for his life, he did not show the slightest concern.
Did he truly have something to rely on? Or was he carrying some life-saving treasure?
"Since we cannot escape anyway, surely we cannot spend every day in panic and fear? If death awaits us no matter what, does it matter what we look like before we die?"
Jiang Lan smiled, found a clean bluestone, and sat down, looking as serene as an old sage.
Xiao Yingyue felt that after living for so many years, her ability to remain composed was actually far inferior to his.
She said faintly, "You have no cultivation. No matter how many life-saving treasures you carry, Lin Fan has plenty