Surprisingly, There Was No Reprimand

Facing Charm Ancestor's accusations, the two showed no reaction, merely looking toward Xu Xing.

"Gu came to Qingxu just now?" Yuanjun asked directly.

Xu Xing paused, then explained:

"We did run into Him."

"But don't worry. We discovered Him before He could approach the present world from the 'past.'"

"We already drove Him away."

In truth, they could have hidden in the shadows and observed Gu's next moves, perhaps obtaining some valuable information.

But doing so carried certain risks.

What if Gu had other purposes after arriving in the present world?

They had already gained a tremendous advantage in this confrontation with the Cang Race. From here on, they merely needed to avoid making mistakes.

If risks could be avoided, then naturally, they should avoid them as much as possible.

Hearing this, Yuanjun nodded slightly.

"That's good."

"I told you there was nothing to worry about." Charm Ancestor said unhappily. "We're practically finished on our end."

It was only Gu. What was there to worry about?

"I still had to come see for myself to feel at ease." Yuanjun said blandly. "What if Gu has some other purpose?"

"Excuses!"

"Say whatever you like."

Yuanjun's calm demeanor left Charm Ancestor somewhat helpless, so she turned her gaze toward Bie Xuening.

"You don't keep your word either!"

"I came with her." Bie Xuening replied calmly.

Watching the three of them, Xu Xing grew ever more curious about what they had discussed in that little group chat, and what agreement they had reached beforehand.

Still, he knew full well that now was not the time to ask such things.

Only after the three had argued themselves nearly out.

"Anyway, let's head back first. Things here have come to an end for now." Xu Xing looked toward the dark gray-black mist beside them.

Faint