"It was because something sudden came up that I left a hundred years ago and never returned."
"An old friend I had met many years ago was preparing to attempt a breakthrough into the Nascent Soul realm at that time."
"But there was only one Nascent Soul Cultivator in her sect."
"And enemies surrounded them on all sides."
"If I had simply stood by and done nothing, those two friends of mine might very well have perished."
"That was why I left in secret and remained there for a hundred years, standing guard until she successfully broke through to Nascent Soul and gained Nascent Soul-level combat power."
"But now—"
"My friend has successfully broken through to the Nascent Soul realm."
"And because I have been carrying out all manner of tasks over the years, the headquarters has appointed me as the master of a branch."
"I came today mainly to take away the things from my former cave abode."
"And to bid you farewell."
"I will never forget the kindness you showed me before."
"If there is ever anything I can help you with in the future, please do not hesitate to ask."
He Song cupped his hands toward Jade Xuanzi before him, his expression solemn.
As she listened to He Song's words—
The trace of sorrow on Jade Xuanzi's face gradually melted away, only to be replaced by utter astonishment.
She had never expected—
That He Song's hundred-year departure had been for such a reason.
Nor had she expected—
That in those hundred years, He Song had already become the Pavilion Master of a Treasure Gathering Pavilion branch.
One had to know—
That becoming the Pavilion Master of a Treasure Gathering Pavilion branch required meeting many conditions.
Not only did one need the recommender's approval, one also had to