Zhu Long (2)

"This is Red Soul Jade, an exceedingly rare kind of warm jade. Part of the Xihe Sword was forged from it back then. Wear it against your chest, and your weak constitution will improve considerably."

"Thank you, Elders. You're truly good people." Han Lingsha gratefully put away the Red Soul Jade and casually tucked it into her clothes.

"Thank you for your guidance, Elders. We disciples will now head to Buzhou Mountain." Murong Ziying bowed once more to Elders Qingyang and Chongguang before turning to leave.

"A-Fei, what are you still standing there for?" Han Lingsha urged as she looked at Shen Fei, who remained motionless.

"Do the two Elders have nothing else to say?" Shen Fei ignored Han Lingsha. His eyes remained fixed on Qingyang and Chongguang as he suddenly spoke.

"And what advice does this young friend have?" Shen Fei's attitude made Elder Qingyang frown. Just as he was about to speak further, Elder Chongguang beside him stopped him.

"Advice?" Shen Fei gave a cold laugh, then looked at Han Lingsha. "Lingsha, you said these two Elders were good people. But do you know why they taught you cultivation techniques the first time they met you, and why they gave you Red Soul Jade just now? It wasn't because they were generous. They simply wanted to atone for their sins. Though in my view, it was nothing more than self-consolation."

If they truly wanted what was best for Han Lingsha, they should have told her and Yun Tianhe the truth long ago. Hiding the truth while currying favor with her was completely meaningless.

"Atone? To me? Why?" Han Lingsha looked back and forth between Qingyang, Chongguang, and Shen Fei, her face full of confusion.

"Why? Naturally, because of the Wangshu Sword." Shen Fei looked at Qingyang and Chongguang