Jiang Lang

Jiang Ping'an stood within the black mist and cast a minor spell to erase the scent Yin Suhun had left on him, lest Yu Lianhua notice it and immediately make a fuss about leaving Vengeful Sword Valley.

A little less than half an hour later, the rising sun emerged. The black mist receded, and the fog returned.

Jiang Ping'an soared into the air and left Vengeful Sword Valley. The moment he emerged, Yu Lianhua came forward, smiling as she took his hand and led him back to their temporary cave abode.

Another day passed. At dusk, Jiang Ping'an left the temporary cave abode as usual and entered Vengeful Sword Valley.

Yin Suhun quietly followed him. When Jiang Ping'an descended into Vengeful Sword Valley, she landed before him as well.

With a grave expression, Jiang Ping'an said, "There's something I need to tell you. Lianhua discovered that you and I met inside the valley."

"You told her?" Yin Suhun asked.

Jiang Ping'an shook his head. "She smelled your scent on me."

"Is she a dog?" Yin Suhun snapped indignantly. She believed Jiang Ping'an's explanation.

Jiang Ping'an sighed. "Sigh, we'd better not meet again. Otherwise, the consequences for you will be severe. If this gets to my Master, it won't be a laughing matter."

"I'm not afraid!" Yin Suhun said, forcing herself to sound fearless.

Jiang Ping'an said, "Goodbye," then turned and flew away.

Yin Suhun hesitated, but did not follow him. After fuming for a while, she hurriedly rose into the air and flew out of Vengeful Sword Valley. Without a rope to mark her direction, she did not dare spend the night inside the valley.

When Jiang Ping'an failed to sense Yin Suhun following him, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After flying one li, Jiang Ping'an descended to