"Chen Fei, these are..." Cao Feiyu asked softly.
"Reporting to Senior Cao, these are all fellow cultivators who escaped from the Xuan Yu Realm alongside this junior. All are willing to go to the Dan Chen Sect." Chen Fei cupped his hands and replied.
Venerable Tianxuan and the others did not dare neglect propriety. One after another, they bowed to Cao Feiyu. "This junior pays respects to Senior Cao."
They could sense the heart-palpitating aura emanating from Cao Feiyu, and their manner was respectful.
Cao Feiyu nodded slightly, her gentle gaze sweeping over the crowd. "No need for such formalities. Since you come from the Xuan Yu Realm and intend to join the Dan Chen Sect, we shall be one family from now on."
At that moment, the doors of the barracks opened, and Kuang Yezhou and Wei Zhongqian emerged together.
Kuang Yezhou swept his gaze over Chen Fei and the dozens standing solemnly behind him. He had seen some of these faces in the military merit register, while others were wholly unfamiliar.
"Since you have resolved to leave Tianhai City and head for the Dan Chen Sect, I will not stop you. Do not forget the hot blood you shed at the frontier. Wherever you go, take it as your duty to slay demons and vanquish evil, and protect all living beings!"
"Thank you, General, for granting us leave!"
Led by Chen Fei, Venerable Tianxuan and the others cupped their hands and bowed in unison.
No matter what feelings they held toward Tianhai Pass, Kuang Yezhou's authority as commander-in-chief and his past leadership were real. At this parting, this bow was only proper.
Wei Zhongqian nodded to Kuang Yezhou. Then, without further words, he lightly swept his wide sleeve toward Chen Fei and the people behind him.
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