No Regrets

Xia City, the Small Courtyard at the foot of Qingyuan Mountain.

Baili Qingfeng stepped into the Small Courtyard, where quite a few flowers and plants had been cultivated. Looking at the iron gate that had been repainted green, he sighed from the bottom of his heart. "Though, counting carefully, I've only been away from home for twenty days, it feels as if I've been gone for more than half a year."

Behind him, Jin Xiao followed obediently, looking cautious and deferential. He didn't dare overstep himself in either word or deed.

What had made him so obedient?

Was it guilt?

Had he turned over a new leaf?

No.

It was the thousand-plus kilograms of bloodstained Chen Gold Armor on his back.

Just now, Zhao Si had used thunderous means to smash several Profound Nether Knights who were slightly stronger than him to death with overwhelming ease. As for those who were a little weaker, he had directly beaten more than a dozen of them to death. Thus, Jin Xiao understood perfectly what sort of attitude he should have toward Baili Qingfeng now.

"Qingfeng, you're back."

The moment Baili Qingfeng arrived, Shi Yiyi had already led Xiao Zhu out to greet him.

"I'm back."

Baili Qingfeng replied.

"Are you done with the matters over there?"

"No. I'm going to deal with what's on hand first. Once that's settled, I'll go to the laboratory. After coming out of the laboratory, I'll have to return to the Aurora Empire and keep watch there... If everything goes smoothly, I'll stay here for three days. If not, I'll leave within a week anyway."

"Mm, I understand. I'll take care of things at home."

Shi Yiyi nodded.

"How are you doing with your language and writing studies, Xiao Zhu?"

Baili Qingfeng bent down and smiled at