Nanjiang City was, after all, the foremost prefectural seat in Yunze Prefecture. Ning Xiu felt at ease leaving Master Chan Hui here.
With Hua Zhen, a Medical Path Fourth Rank physician, looking after him, Ning Xiu had nothing to worry about.
Outside Hua Zhen's residence.
"Now that Master Chan Hui has been safely brought to Nanjiang City, and I've fulfilled my promise to accompany you to Cloud Mist Mountain, it's time for me to return to Shen Family Town."
Looking at Master Chan Hui lying in bed inside, Shen Congyun spoke to Ren Qianxing and Zhengwu.
"You're leaving already? Why not stay and rest for a few days? You worked hard traveling with us this time. I'll treat you to a meal later," Ren Qianxing urged.
"No, I can't. My duties as a constable aren't as flexible as yours as Demon Subduing Captains. I'd better get back early, or the people in charge at the yamen might gossip about me.
"Besides, every extra day I spend away makes me feel like danger is closing in. Who knows what trouble might come along in a little while? All in all, I'd better get back as soon as I can." Shen Congyun refused outright.
"You really are far too cautious." Xia Yunsi shook her head helplessly.
She remembered when they had all been apprentices together at Champion Camp. Sometimes someone would invite them out to eat.
Shen Congyun would always turn them down, citing one excuse or another: some bandit might set his sights on them, or a bunch of ruffians might pick a fight. He hardly ever went out all year.
In the end, even the instructors might not remember that someone like him was at Champion Camp.
Shen Congyun didn't seem to lack talent. How could he have failed to