They had all seen through Fairy Meng Shang's feelings. It was rare for her to have someone she liked, and Xi Yue and Su Ying both wanted to help her, which was why they had said those things. But Fairy Meng Shang hesitated. After a moment, she shook her head. "I've been away for so long, and I really miss my master. Now that I'm back, of course I should return and let him know I'm safe."
Their brows furrowed slightly, and they vaguely guessed why Fairy Meng Shang was acting this way. Xi Yue and Su Ying sighed inwardly but said no more.
Ling Tian knew Fairy Meng Shang was deliberately avoiding the subject. Though he felt guilty, he also knew this was the best outcome, so he didn't invite her again. Even so, the atmosphere grew somewhat subdued.
"Ahem..." Mo Yu cleared his throat a few times, then drew everyone's attention elsewhere. "Cousin, it's been a long time. Li Huo and the others should have recovered by now, right? You should have Little Swallow release them."
Knowing Mo Yu was easing the awkwardness, Ling Tian nodded and joked, "That's right. Otherwise, Brother Li Huo and the others will start blaming me again."
As he spoke, Ling Tian and the others found an open space, then had Little Swallow release Li Huo and the other cultivators from the North Profound Realm. He even released Seven Kill and Piao Xue's group. As for Dong Ye and the others, he planned to leave them waiting a while longer. After all, he still hadn't figured out how to explain things to them.
Li Huo and the others felt as if they'd been dreaming. Remembering the danger at the end, they sighed with emotion, then chatted with Ling Tian and the others. Finally,