Although he was somewhat unwilling to give up, Li Yun had no intention of stubbornly pressing on. After all, lingering until he was surrounded would hardly end well.
With that in mind, Li Yun left the Changsun Family estate with a thought. Just before leaving, however, he unexpectedly caught sight of Changsun Huang Long again.
The man was stumbling along in a sorry state, wounds covering his entire body. Rather than gathering with the other members of the Changsun Family, he was fleeing toward the outside of the estate.
Interesting. He's actually heading out at a time like this?
Could he have done something to betray his own family? Otherwise, why would he be fleeing in such a miserable state?
Li Yun wondered inwardly but paid little attention to the matter. After a glance, he left the Changsun Family grounds.
Once outside, Li Yun dispelled his Transformation Technique. He looked around to make sure no one had noticed him before emerging from the alley and heading toward his lodgings.
Before long, Li Yun returned to the inn where he was staying.
He had barely settled into his room when a series of knocks rang out. Bang, bang, bang!
Immediately afterward, Huang's and Nannan's voices came from outside. "Master! Master, are you there?"
Li Yun raised an eyebrow at their voices, then said, "Come in!"
Creak-
The door opened, and Huang and Nannan walked in.
Both grew visibly excited at the sight of Li Yun. They stepped forward and bowed. "Greetings, Master!"
"Greetings, Master!"
"..."
Li Yun waved a hand. "There's no need for such formalities."
"Why have you two come to see me instead of cultivating properly in your rooms?"
Huang and Nannan exchanged a glance. Then Huang stepped forward and said, "Master, didn't you say you would take us