"Then... should I return to the front lines?" Gu Qingshan asked.
Xie Daoling nodded. "Since there's a traitor among the Human Race's upper ranks, I don't need to reveal myself in a hurry. Having you change the course of the battle might make it easier to draw out things we don't know about."
"Yes, Master," Gu Qingshan said.
Xie Daoling smiled and continued, "Let me see your Night Rain Bow."
Gu Qingshan took out the longbow as she asked.
Xie Daoling beckoned, and the bow flew before her.
She reached out and lightly brushed the bow. Dense runes immediately spread across its entire length.
The runes gradually sank into the bow.
Only then did Xie Daoling say, "Archery is deceptive; it can make people think you're a ranged fighter. I've added an ancient spirit-attracting rune array to this bow. From now on, all you need to do is draw the bowstring, and a spirit arrow suited to your abilities will appear. You won't have to worry about running out of arrows."
The Night Rain Bow returned to Gu Qingshan's hands.
He tried gently drawing the bowstring. Sure enough, a faint, illusory spirit arrow appeared against it, radiating a razor-sharp aura.
"Thank you, Master," Gu Qingshan said happily.
Xie Daoling took out an array disc and added, "I know where that Military Camp is. I'll send you there now. You may act as you see fit."
"Master, what does 'act as you see fit' mean?" Gu Qingshan naturally had to put on the confused expression of a teenager.
"It means you can fight however you like. Make the most of the Vast Cold Pearl's abilities. After all, you're only at the Qi Refining stage. Taking part in more battles like this could benefit you in the future."
"Yes!"
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