The train bound from the Demon Capital to Huai City slowly pulled out of the station at five thirty in the evening.
"We're leaving already. I actually feel a little reluctant..." Sitting by the window, Chu Xiongtian watched the scenery recede outside, then turned to Lin Shuguang with a rather wistful look. He couldn't help smiling, seemingly feeling that he was being a little sentimental.
Lin Shuguang chuckled. "It's only a twenty-day break before you can come back. When that happens, you won't be able to get away even if you want to."
Chu Xiongtian's face fell on the spot. "And just like that, the sadness of parting is gone."
Just then, a notification sounded on Lin Shuguang's phone. He glanced down at it. A deposit of 3.9 million.
Cao Chao had also sent him a message. Both he and Han Yi had paid their outstanding balances in full.
Lin Shuguang put his phone away just as Chu Xiongtian spoke again. "Brother Lin, when are you reporting to the bureau?"
"Tomorrow, probably. It'll be eight or nine by the time I get home tonight." As Lin Shuguang spoke, he thought of the Blood Desolate Land. Si Qianjun had been unwilling to say much over the phone for fear of being tapped, so he had no idea exactly how far things had progressed.
Chu Xiongtian still knew nothing of the inside story concerning the Blood Desolate Land, so he didn't give it much thought. He grinned cheerfully. "Then I'll go tomorrow too and have a good rest tonight. I nearly got myself killed trying to catch up with you guys before. Talent really is so important!
"I might have to work hard for twelve hours a day just to match one hour of your cultivation. It's downright agonizing.
"Right, Boss Lin,