Small Valley was very close to Black Rock City. Gu He used Space Power to shorten the distance, and after flying for only a few minutes, he appeared outside Small Valley, which was still shrouded in dense mist year-round.
He continued flying into the thick fog. Inside was a spatial barrier. Energy flashed around Gu He's body, and he passed through the barrier without obstruction, appearing within Small Valley.
Small Valley was not very large, only several tens of thousands of square meters. Thus, the moment Gu He appeared, the people inside noticed him.
"Master?"
"Master, welcome home."
"Pill King?"
After Gu He left, four people had remained in Small Valley: Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Jing, White Fang, and Green Barbarian. Little Purple Crystal Winged Lion King and Zi Yan occasionally returned, but they happened to be absent today.
Faced with their surprised and puzzled expressions, Gu He smiled. "I'm back."
"Master, did you come to take us to Central Continent?" Xiao Yi Xian was very surprised to see Gu He here, but after the surprise faded, she wondered why he had come. The only reason Gu He would return from Central Continent was likely to take them there, so she asked with concealed anticipation.
"That's right. I came to take you to Central Continent. The Northwest Continent isn't safe. You might be implicated because of me. In Central Continent, under my watch, I'll be able to look after you better." Gu He slowly walked to Xiao Yi Xian's side and rubbed her head. The slight unfamiliarity caused by their long separation gradually faded under that intimate gesture.
"Great! I'm so happy that I'll be able to stay by Master's side for a long time." Xiao Yi Xian narrowed her eyes and smiled.
"Zi Jing, what about you?" Gu He