Chen Lin flew clear of the woods without incident, and his spirits immediately lifted. He did not stop, however, but continued flying a long way before finally landing.
The area was all barren mountains and wilderness. He dared not be too conspicuous, lest he encounter some other bizarre danger just after escaping.
"Senior, I can't keep going. Could we rest for a while?"
He Chengfeng caught up, panting heavily. His cultivation had been suppressed too severely, so he relied entirely on talismans to fly. But he only had a few Flying Talismans and dared not use them all. In the end, he could only use Lightness Talismans and Swift Travel Talismans to run after Chen Lin on the ground, nearly exhausting himself to death.
Even then, Chen Lin had slowed down to wait for him. Otherwise, he could never have caught up.
Chen Lin ignored him and looked into the distance behind them instead.
A blue figure sped toward them, arriving before them in the blink of an eye.
It was the Blue-Robed Man.
"Please don't worry, fellow Daoist. I mean no harm. There are merely a few things I would like to discuss with you."
Seeing Chen Lin's hostile expression, the Blue-Robed Man immediately explained.
Chen Lin glanced at him and said expressionlessly, "Let's hear them."
He had actually noticed the man pursuing them long ago. He simply wanted to speak with him and learn something about this place. Otherwise, with the man's speed, he could never have caught up, even with Chen Lin bringing He Chengfeng along.
"I am Xu Qingyuan, the newly appointed magistrate of Guqian County. I am on my way to assume my post."
The Blue-Robed Man first introduced himself, then continued, "As you saw, fellow Daoist, some people apparently aren't too pleased about my