Everyone's expressions dimmed. Ye Nishang looked Zhao Yun straight in the eyes without evading him. "Many powerful cultivators from the immortal sects were chasing us. Sister Hongluan drew the enemies away for our sake. She may still be in Changsheng City."
"I'm sorry, General Zhao. We failed to protect Miss Li!"
Zhao Yun waved his hand, far calmer than everyone had expected. "This isn't your fault. Nichang, continue leading them toward Dragon Wing City."
"Dragon Wing City?" Ye Nishang's beautiful face showed mixed emotions. It was too close to the Sky Demon Race, yet she quickly nodded. "All right. Be careful."
Ye Nishang knew Zhao Yun would return to Changsheng City to find Li Hongluan, so she did not try to persuade him further. Xiao Liuzi, however, said worriedly, "General Zhao, when we left the city, we sensed Grandmaster Realm experts fighting. That may have been where Miss Li ran into trouble. It's too dangerous for you to go back now, and Miss Li may..."
Before he could finish, a hoarse voice interrupted him. "Li Hongluan is still alive!"
Everyone's expressions changed drastically as they looked to the left. Even Zhao Yun had not noticed that a Black Robe Man had appeared there.
"Who are you, sir?" Zhao Yun asked.
"That is not important. Li Hongluan asked me to pass a few words on to you," the Black Robe Man replied.
Xiao Liuzi remained on full alert. "We have never seen you before. How do we know whether you are telling the truth?"
The Black Robe Man casually tossed out a porcelain bottle, which landed at Zhao Yun's feet. "Li Hongluan said you would recognize it at a glance."
Zhao Yun glanced at it and slowly said, "I believe you. Why didn't Hongluan come to see me?"
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