On the way back, Jiang Ping could not resist leafing through the Autumn Leaf Saber Technique he had obtained.
He was certain that this was an exceptional art that led straight to the conceptual realm, its principles profound and far-reaching.
"This is the greatest gain of this journey, a secret never passed on, priceless beyond a thousand gold." Jiang Ping could barely contain his excitement.
He committed the entire saber technique to memory before reluctantly continuing on his way.
Several days later.
Jiang Ping returned to Yang City, weather-beaten and covered in dust, and arrived back at the Four Seas Escort Agency.
Not long after he opened his door, Escort Huang came calling.
This senior had already learned of what happened in Qingcheng Prefecture and had been worried for Jiang Ping. Now that he saw him return unharmed, he could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"Chief Escort and the others haven't returned yet?" Jiang Ping asked.
After he had slain that Hero, the other escort leaders should have come through safely as well.
"They have not returned. The letter only said that the disaster had been quelled, and that they went to deliver the remaining escort goods," Escort Huang replied.
Jiang Ping nodded and relaxed. It seemed the escort leaders still possessed a strong sense of contract.
"Silver escort missions are dangerous. All sorts of accidents can arise. You should focus on improving your strength. The Chief will soon return and grant you more silver."
Worried for Jiang Ping, Escort Huang offered a few words of advice.
Jiang Ping obediently nodded. For quite some time to come, he would not need to worry about silver, nor was there any need for him to take on escort missions for now.
Before long, Escort Huang departed.
Jiang Ping washed