Li Taibai's identity was backed by a Guard Token recognized by Myriad Demon Ridge, making it more convenient for him to act.
Recognizing Lu Ye's identity, the three members of Ying Wuji's squad bowed again. "Thank you for saving us, sir."
The squad's fourth member was severely wounded and unconscious, currently being carried on another's back. Though they were stunned by how quickly Li Taibai's cultivation had risen, it was fortunate that they had encountered a Divine Sea Realm cultivator from their side here. Otherwise, the fate of the few of them would have been grim.
Lu Ye neither confirmed nor denied it. A Divine Sea Realm cultivator ought to possess the bearing of one. He turned to look in one direction, where the aura of a Divine Sea Realm cultivator was rapidly approaching. Judging by the fluctuations of that aura, the arrival was no ordinary Divine Sea Realm cultivator.
The feeling was somewhat familiar. Lu Ye more or less understood who was coming.
Presumably, Ying Wuji and the others had sent a message requesting aid, which was why that person had rushed over.
After pondering briefly, he did not avoid them, instead standing calmly where he was. Avoiding them at this moment would seem rather like a guilty conscience.
The newcomer soon arrived. The streak of light faded, revealing a graceful figure. It was Lin Yue, the Junior Pass Master of Dark Moon Forest Pass.
After several years apart, her cultivation had improved; she was now at Tier Seven of the Divine Sea Realm. Even so, her face was full of barely concealed exhaustion, and even her hairpin was slightly disheveled.
As she landed, her gaze swept over the scene, and she roughly understood what had happened. Then she stared at Lu Ye in shock. "Li Taibai?"
She remembered