"So you came looking for Yan Guang and the others."
Seeing that Xu Chunniang had not come to cause trouble, the person she questioned breathed a sigh of relief.
"They took on a big job some time ago. They leave early and return late every day, and sometimes they do not even come back at night."
"They took on a big job?"
"Yes. It was probably work from some merchant guild. They're sorting sandworm corpses in the western outskirts. If you're looking for Yan Guang, just head there."
"Thank you."
After thanking the man, Xu Chunniang headed west. Once she reached the western outskirts, she indeed spotted Yan Guang and the others.
Besides Yan Guang's group, quite a few cultivators nearby were also processing sand beast corpses.
The winds and sand were especially fierce in the western outskirts. Sand beast remains discarded here would be ground into dust within mere days, blending into the sand and soil.
When Xu Chunniang arrived, Yan Guang and the others were focused on their work and did not notice her at once.
Only when she drew near did they suddenly realize she was there.
Delight appeared on Yan Guang's face. "Senior, you're back! I knew you would return safely!"
Xu Chunniang nodded slightly. Seeing that Yan Guang's delight was not feigned, she felt somewhat more satisfied.
"I took a slight detour while shaking off the Bug King, so I returned a little late."
At this, Yan Guang looked as though he wanted to say something but did not quite dare.
Xu Chunniang noticed his expression. "If you have something to say, then say it."
"This... this old man has a small suggestion. Senior need only hear it out. If you think this old man is wrong, I hope you will not take offense."
Yan