After obtaining the Immortal Herb Compendium, Lin Li did not immediately choose to look through it. Instead, he asked, "Shouldn't you be heading back?"
Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow.
"What? Do you dislike me?"
"Suit yourself, then. I have something to do, so I'm leaving."
Lin Li shrugged indifferently and walked toward the door.
Seeing this, Xue Qinghe followed close behind.
As soon as the door opened, they saw a squad of Royal Guards standing outside, seemingly waiting for someone. Lin Li glanced back at Xue Qinghe, who immediately stepped forward and issued an order:
"I still have matters to deal with. You needn't accompany me."
"Yes!"
The response was perfectly synchronized. Then, their footsteps rang out in unison as Lin Li watched the group depart.
"Are you trying to win over someone else?"
Though phrased as a question, there was no hint of inquiry in Lin Li's tone.
"No... I want to take a walk with you."
Xue Qinghe thought for a moment before finding an excuse. "Consider it a private inspection tour."
Lin Li stood where he was and glanced at him without saying whether he agreed or refused.
If he wants to come along, then let him.
The two then walked side by side through Heaven Dou City.
It was afternoon in Heaven Dou City. The setting sun hung low on the horizon, spilling a soft orange glow across the city.
Louder than the merchants hawking their wares were the waiters trying to attract customers as mealtime approached. His ears filled with the bustle of ordinary life. Then he spotted a restaurant that had only recently become popular.
"Yi Zhao Xian?"
Following Lin Li's gaze, Xue Qinghe saw the restaurant whose business was booming.
Lin Li smiled lightly. "It's run by a friend of mine. I ate