Secret Water Formula, Vajra's Wrathful Gaze (Seeking Monthly Pass)

By the time Chen Ping'an arrived at Black Mist Valley, Lan Yingying had already emerged from seclusion.

This seclusion had gone exceptionally smoothly. She had successfully reforged her foundation and continued her Dao Path.

Before descending into the valley, Chen Ping'an had already learned of this from Lan Yingying's aura.

Now, however, the expression on Lan Yingjun's face also confirmed his thoughts.

Although Lan Yingying's appearance had not changed after emerging from seclusion, the whole person looked considerably younger. This was an elevation of her essence, vitality, and spirit, leaving her without that air of twilight decline.

"This old woman thanks Lord Chen. For Lord Chen's grace in giving me new life, this old woman is endlessly grateful."

The moment they met, Lan Yingying leaned on her cane and gave Chen Ping'an a grand bow.

Under ordinary circumstances, she would not have needed to do this. Their previous transaction had been settled cleanly, money and goods exchanged, with neither owing the other.

But after emerging from seclusion, she had learned from Lan Yingjun about the assassination attempt within the valley.

If not for Chen Ping'an's righteous intervention, the two of them would likely have faced grim odds.

This grand bow was not only for herself, but also for Lan Yingjun.

She understood Ying Er's feelings. If she had still been in seclusion inside, then Even if she could not defeat them, Ying Er would absolutely never have left.

Chen Ping'an's intervention had not only saved her, but Ying Er as well.

"Grandmaster Lan, please rise quickly. There is no need for such ceremony." Chen Ping'an smiled as he helped her up, his tone gentle, unlike how he had been before.

"I ask Lord Chen to accept this old woman's bow." Lan Yingying's expression was solemn as she insisted.

Seeing this,