Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao

Bi Yao had been seriously injured saving Lu Xueqi this time. It was understandable, and she had even rendered Qingyun Sect a service.

But her identity would always remain a thorn.

Not everyone in Qingyun Sect could distinguish right from wrong as clearly as Lu Xueqi and Elder Mu, nor could everyone set aside the divide between righteous and demonic factions.

What was more, if Ghost King Sect learned that Bi Yao was here, how would they react?

At that thought, Su Han's heart sank.

He had only been focused on saving Bi Yao's life before, with no time to consider the troubles that would follow.

Now that Bi Yao's life was no longer in danger, those practical problems immediately rose to the surface.

"I understand."

Su Han's voice was low.

"Once Bi Yao's condition stabilizes a little, we will leave. We won't make things difficult for Senior Brother Shi and Town Yue Tower."

Lu Xueqi glanced at him, seeming to want to say something, but in the end, she said nothing.

She merely said, "I will return to Qingyun as soon as possible and report everything. Perhaps... the sect will have its own judgment."

Her words were vague, but Su Han heard a hint of goodwill in them.

Lu Xueqi was implying that she would do her best to mediate within the sect. Perhaps she could secure a relatively suitable resolution for Bi Yao, or at least delay the conflict that might arise.

"Thank you," Su Han said again. This time, it was for that unspoken yet mutually understood protection.

Lu Xueqi said no more and turned toward the hall's exit.

When Lu Xueqi reached the entrance of the main hall, however, she stopped.

She did not turn around. The Moonlight Stone cast a soft silver edge over her