About two hours later, Murong and Ling took their leave.
"Next time you come, get a bottle of good wine from the old man for me." Xia Ling waved goodbye to Murong and even gave her a special reminder.
Murong smiled softly and nodded. "Next time I come, I'll ask him for one. We'll be going now."
With that, she left with Zhou Hao and the others.
Xia Ling watched the spot where they vanished, slowly withdrew her gaze, and turned to look at the Night God. She said nothing before continuing her research.
The Night God also returned to his post, helping Xia Ling guard this plane.
On the way back
Murong looked at Zhou Hao with a smile and asked, "Was it a little boring?"
She had noticed how quiet Zhou Hao had been earlier.
Zhou Hao did not deny it, merely nodding lightly. "A little. But you and she hadn't seen each other for a long time, so it was only right that you had a proper chat."
Murong smiled faintly, then gazed out at the stars of the universe and said with some emotion, "Do you know how she and I met?"
Zhou Hao raised an eyebrow, asking with interest, "How did you meet?"
Murong sighed softly and continued, "Xia Ling and I have known each other for sixty thousand years.
Back then, Piaoxue's name was not yet well known, so I took part in an formations competition to make a name for myself.
At that competition, Xia Ling and I were the last ones standing.
Back then, Xia Ling was the disciple of Li Manjin, the Alliance Master of the Three Dao Alliance. He was a peak expert and skilled in all three paths of Artifacts, Pills, and Formations, so she was rather well