"How has Jin Geng been doing lately?" Zhang Chen suddenly recalled Jin Geng.
"Jin Geng is naturally quite formidable. He is currently cultivating on Mount Leigong east of Spirit City and rarely shows himself."
"That guy Jin Geng has astonishing talent. He will probably reach an extremely high level after the final assessment. But you are the same, Gu Chen. The degree of demonization within your body is truly terrifying. Your potential is extraordinary. I am planning to return to Ling for a trip. Will you come with me?"
Gu Chen slowly drank the milk tea in his cup. "No need. I should find a way to approach Tong Wu on my own. Zhang Chen, you are also one of the Five Evils. Though I do not quite understand why you joined them, Tong Wu can be considered your ally now. I do not wish to trouble you again. I will think of a way myself."
"Alright." Zhang Chen nodded, knowing that Gu Chen was someone with strong personal principles.
"However, Zhang Chen, there is something I want to ask of you."
"Hm? What is it?"
"When you return to Ling, you will inevitably go to the Blood Realm to attempt repairing the blood fetus within you. The blood fetus is connected to a very important river in the Blood Realm. It will surely draw out the Blood Ancestor, and there is enmity between you and him. The Blood Ancestor is an important part of my path to redemption. I hope you can wait for me so we can go to the Blood Realm together. I will personally kill the Blood Ancestor."
"Alright."
Zhang Chen nodded, patted Gu Chen on the shoulder, and left Bloodstained Forest for Spirit City.
Walking through the streets of Spirit City, Zhang Chen was not