As the Five Elements Sect gradually underwent repairs, presenting a flourishing scene, the past ten days had felt like years to Zhu Li and Hei Qing, who were temporarily staying in the guest hall.
Rather than easing with time, the anxiety of waiting only grew, like volcanic magma constantly accumulating within his heart.
There was still no news of Lin Ming or Zi Yan. He had used certain secret techniques of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan to try to sense them, but it was like a stone sinking into the sea. As the days passed, the unease and irritation in his heart nearly reached their peak.
His expression grew increasingly grim, and the terrifying aura of a High-Tier Half Sage around him began fluctuating unstably, as though it were about to erupt.
But at that moment, Zhu Li, seated in the quiet room, suddenly shuddered! His tightly shut eyes flew open, brilliant light bursting from them in utter disbelief!
Because through his soul connection, the Elder Dragon Seal linked to Lin Ming—which had previously been deathly still—suddenly and without warning transmitted an extremely faint but distinct fluctuation!
Though weak, that fluctuation was like a spark ignited in endless darkness, instantly illuminating his anxious heart!
The anxiety, worry, and anger Zhu Li had suppressed for months seemed to find an outlet in an instant. He was practically about to use the Dragon Seal connection to sternly demand where Lin Ming was and where he had taken Zi Yan!
However, before his gathered soul intent could be transmitted, Lin Ming's voice, carrying a trace of urgency and unquestionable resolve, rang directly in his mind through the Dragon Seal first:
"Elder Zhu Li?! Where are you right now?"
This sudden counter-question startled Zhu Li slightly, and then the anger he had suppressed surged