[Buddha's Heart Passes on the Lamp] Wu Song Receives Spiritual Empowerment; the [Emergency Headband] Is Developed! (Continued)

The little grievance in Jinse's heart vanished in an instant, replaced by a deep sense of responsibility and delight.

"Of course!"

Flames surged in Jinse's hand, transforming into a crimson feather fan:

"Just a few willow-tree spirits and some wretched birds.

Watch me burn them all to ashes with a single blaze!

Lead the way. I'll show you how to deal with them!"

She was already itching to show off and let Lin Chen see what she could do.

However, Lin Chen shook his head and grabbed her.

"Don't rush. We still have to wait."

"Wait for what?" Jinse asked, startled.

"For someone."

Just as he said this, a sudden splashing sounded from the water outside the inn.

"Neigh—"

The mud horse that had delivered the letter had finally returned.

A woman in white sat upon its back, her bearing delicate and fragile.

Her face was somewhat pale, as though the mud horse's lightning-fast speed had frightened her.

She timidly climbed down from the horse. When she saw Lin Chen, a trace of delight appeared in her eyes.

"My lord!"

It was none other than Nie Xiaoqian.

When Jinse saw who had arrived, the pretty face that had been brimming with enthusiasm inexplicably turned cold.

The temperature in the air seemed to drop several degrees.

"Her?"

Jinse glanced at Nie Xiaoqian, her tone carrying a hint of disdain.

"Why did you call her here too?

This place is so dangerous, with bizarre things everywhere.

What can a small Blue-rank willow spirit like her do?

When the fighting starts, we'll have to spare attention to protect her.

Don't let her become a burden."

Though the words were harsh, they were also true.

In Jinse's eyes, this was a high-level battle. Bringing along an unnecessary support really was troublesome.

Nie Xiaoqian trembled