The way behind her was empty, but the burden in Li Hongluan's heart only grew heavier.
Li Hongluan steadied herself and prepared to move on, only to find an elderly man in splendid brocade robes standing ahead. He appeared calm and composed, yet gave off an unfathomable air.
"White Clad Immortal Li Hongluan? Not bad. Your strength is so-so, but you're quite composed. To remain this calm in such a situation, you do resemble that traitor Zhao Yun somewhat. Let's leave it at that for today. Come with me. Oh, right, everyone in the Royal Palace calls me Elder."
Li Hongluan looked calm on the surface, but inwardly she was utterly shocked. So the Great Grandmaster from the Royal Palace had appeared in person. It seemed he was truly determined to force Zhao Yun back, even disregarding karma.
"Stop wasting your effort. Compared to this old man, Zhao Yun is far inferior. As for you, you're even less worthy."
Li Hongluan instead calmed down. "You may not know this, but Zhao Yun has only practiced martial arts for around two years. You only entered the Grandmaster Realm in your old age. What are you so proud of? Even if I die here today, Zhao Yun will deal with you sooner or later."
"Little girl, don't think you can provoke this old man. No matter how talented Zhao Yun is, he won't live to see the day he reaches the Grandmaster Realm. Come on, stop dawdling!"
"Go with you? No chance! I'd like to see whether I can take your old life with me!"
Before her words had even faded, Li Hongluan charged forward, killing intent blazing around her. Elder's face was full of disdain, and he showed no unnecessary movement at all.
"You think you're worthy of making a move