The ring spun at Gu Qingshan's fingertips.
But he never put it on.
This was the Abyss Ring. Putting it on could mean death.
"That's... everything I know."
After speaking to the ring, Gu Qingshan put it away.
He gave a huge yawn, sat down in a chair, and stretched.
"He's finally gone..."
Muttering to himself, he patted his Storage Bag, hoping to pull out something to drink.
The Storage Bag didn't respond.
Only then did Gu Qingshan remember that he'd given all his belongings to those world fragments.
All he had left was one Azure Spirit Pill.
--The finest Healing Pill.
As for wine, he didn't have any at all.
Gu Qingshan clicked his tongue in regret.
Three swords appeared out of the void.
"Impressive. You actually managed to trick Ling Er into leaving," Earth Sword praised.
Before meeting Gu Qingshan, it had always followed Xie Daoling, so it knew all too well how clever that woman was.
"Alas, I'm not sure this will work. I don't know when she'll realize what's going on," Gu Qingshan said.
"Exactly. So whatever you're going to do, do it quickly," Earth Sword agreed.
Luo Bingli's voice suddenly rang out. "Wait, wait. Why do you two seem so proud of yourselves for managing to fool his master?"
"Of course we are," Gu Qingshan and Earth Sword answered in unison.
"My master isn't afraid of anything," Gu Qingshan said, "but she cares most about us disciples. Even the slightest mishap would make her worry."
"How do you know?" Luo Bingli asked.
"Once, Xiaolou and I went to a neighboring sect to steal their treasured hundred-year-old wine. Just as we were about to be discovered, Master suddenly appeared in the sky and said she had important business to discuss with their Sect Leader. She drew