"On behalf of Qinglan Sect, this junior thanks Senior for your great kindness!"
Leng Qingshuang took a deep breath, calmed the turmoil in her heart, and spoke respectfully.
"Mm."
Ning Wangshu replied softly. After a moment's thought, he added, "Sect Master Leng, regarding your master, perhaps one day in the future, she may return."
"However, I can't give you an exact time."
Knowing that Leng Qingshuang must be very concerned about Shen Chuxia, Ning Wangshu decided to bring it up himself.
At his words, Leng Qingshuang hurriedly replied, "All right! Thank you, Senior! If my master really does return one day, and I'm still here then, I'll be sure to tell her of the great kindness you've shown Qinglan Sect."
Ning Wangshu smiled wryly and said no more. He simply nodded, then rose to his feet. "All right, Sect Master Leng, everyone, I'll take my leave."
"If I have the chance in the future, I'll come visit Qinglan Sect again."
With that, Ning Wangshu gestured to Bei Ji Tianzun and Han Ying behind him. "Bei Ji, Aying, let's go."
"Yes, Master! (Senior Ning!)"
Bei Ji Tianzun and Han Ying promptly answered in unison.
Seeing this, Leng Qingshuang and the others bowed together. "This junior respectfully bids Senior Ning farewell..."
"Farewell, Senior Ning!"
Ning Wangshu said nothing more. He gave them a slight nod, then left with Han Ying in a streak of golden light. Bei Ji Tianzun followed close behind...
Watching the three of them depart, Leng Qingshuang sighed and murmured, "I wonder if we'll ever see Senior Ning again after parting ways this time."
A Qinglan Sect elder beside her took a deep breath and sighed, "Indeed. Someone like Senior Ning... after this parting, we may never meet him again in this lifetime."
The others fell silent.
Meanwhile.
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