Xi Yue had come to Lingxiao Pavilion in the Barbaric Land this time not only to deliver the divine artifacts to Ling Tian and the others, but also, more importantly, to temper Su Ying. That way, Su Ying's strength would improve, allowing her to better face the conflicts between realms in the future and, at the very least, stay much safer.
Seeing Su Ying and the others arrive after finishing their sparring, Xi Yue looked toward Wen Jian and parted her vermilion lips. "Jian'er, your most important task now is to improve your cultivation and deepen your compatibility with the Glazed Bead. Once you reach the peak of the profound immortal stage, I'll personally guide you."
Wen Jian had no objections to this arrangement. He was a decisive man, too. He immediately took his leave of Xi Yue and went to choose a place to enter seclusion.
Seeing Su Ying stare blankly in the direction Wen Jian had gone, Xi Yue chuckled softly. "Girl, stop looking. Jian'er's already gone far away."
Teased by Xi Yue, Su Ying's pretty face flushed slightly, but she remained open and composed. She murmured, "Why did I feel an unshakable sorrow from Wen Jian? Could it be that, like Brother Yuan, he once..."
"Don't worry, Brother Wen Jian didn't fall hopelessly in love with someone the way Brother Ling did." A deep voice rang out. Xing Zhan came to Xi Yue's side and respectfully saluted her, then continued, "He's been so quiet and reserved ever since his Martial Brother and Master died tragically. His Master meant a great deal to him, so..."
"Wen Jian's Master and Martial Brother are both dead? What happened?" Su Ying hurriedly asked. Her pretty face turned cold, and Killing Intent flickered faintly. "Who caused their deaths? Did the culprit ascend?