Suddenly!
A warm current rapidly filled his meridians.
When he turned around,
he saw Tang Lan resting one hand on his shoulder, his abundant Nine Yang Divine Skill inner force flowing endlessly into Oscar's body.
"Sect Master!" Oscar said, moved. "We're almost at the Star Dou Great Forest. You—"
"Cut the crap." Tang Lan said domineeringly, "The second rule of the Tang Sect: never abandon, never give up!"
Oscar was even more moved!
In his eyes, Tang Lan was! Glowing!
"Brother, where did that sect rule come from?" Tang San said gloomily. "How come I've never heard of it?"
You're making me look so inferior!
Tang Lan pretended not to understand the implication and smiled.
"It just came to me. I made it up on the spot."
"..."
Tang San's lips twitched. Was he really that casual about it?
Why do I feel like I'm being targeted?
But seeing Tang Lan's smile, Tang San dismissed it as an illusion.
Brother treats me so well. How could I doubt him?
As they neared the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest,
Tang Lan had everyone rest up. They each ate a Recovery Sausage to ensure they were in peak condition.
Then he formally arranged their formation—
"Lao Zhao, take point and clear the way for the team."
"Xiao Wu and Zhuqing, move along the flanks. If you encounter an attack, don't get drawn into a fight. Return to the team first."
"Rongrong and Xiao Ao, stay in the center. Tang San and Dai Mubai, each protect one of them."
"I'll bring up the rear and prevent sneak attacks from soul beasts."
"Any questions?"
Naturally, no one had any objections.
Only Zhao Wuji looked as though he wanted to speak but held himself back, visibly uncomfortable.
"Lao Zhao, if you've got something