Xiao He had arranged the Bao Yi Lang identity for Xiang Yuan precisely because Xu Jixian was useless, Xiang Yuan was wholly devoted to martial arts, and the role of a Xiao Residence guard and playmate did not suit him—it would only hold both sides back.
With this identity, he could use others to sharpen his blade.
Now that the hidden danger at Song Family Village had been removed, there would be no Yellow Springs Dao disciples voluntarily delivering experience anytime soon. Joining Mingzhu, Tang Rou, and the others was tantamount to finding an organization. Xiang Yuan could rely on the young heroes' intelligence network to slay demons and eradicate evil, rather than depending on Wang Wenxu's information every single time.
Once or twice might be coincidence, but too often would inevitably arouse suspicion.
With the young heroes covering for him, he could enjoy the shade beneath a great tree. Every day, he would either be practicing martial arts or on the road to sharpening his blade. The thought alone filled him with delight.
Tang Rou was offering far too much for Xiang Yuan to refuse. Xiang Yuan cupped his fists with both hands and said solemnly, "We who practice martial arts cultivate both body and heart. If it is to punish evil and champion good, both body and soul may be cast aside. I see that you are all high-spirited individuals. I am willing to advance and retreat alongside you all."
"No problem. Leave it to me."
Tang Rou thumped her chest with a resounding bang, then raised her brows. "First come, first served. I'm the senior here, so call me big sister and let me hear it."
What difficulty was that!
Xiang Yuan nodded, then turned to Mingzhu. "Master, I must trouble you to make introductions. Xiang is