Upon Azure Cloud Peak in Jiangnan Circuit, Tang Sen led Ning Fei over a stretch of mountains, then finally let out a breath of relief. "Once we pass through Azure Cloud Peak, we'll be in Xiao Family territory. When the time comes, reveal your identity there. The Xiao Family will definitely rush to receive you before the Six Fan Sect does."
Along the way, Tang Sen had taken an unconventional route, leading Ning Fei straight through dense forests and narrow trails. Even if it meant taking a detour, he refused to travel along the official roads between prefectures. Several times, he had actually managed to shake off the Six Fan Sect constables.
Heaven knew how, after only a few years in Jiangnan Circuit, he had memorized all those forest paths and mountain trails so clearly.
Fortunately, they had encountered no mishaps along the way. He was about to safely deliver Ning Fei into Xiao Family territory at last, and he could finally breathe easy.
Yet for some reason, a trace of reluctance welled up in his heart.
As the young master of the Tang Sect, what kind of woman had Tang Sen not seen before?
If he wished to form a marriage alliance, the heirs of Jianghu's top factions would probably line up to marry into the Tang Sect.
After all, the Tang Sect had always kept a low profile and had few major conflicts with other Martial Arts World factions.
Moreover, marrying into the Tang Sect meant gaining access to the powerful hidden weapons produced by the Tang Sect. There was probably no faction in Jianghu that would refuse such an arrangement.
Unfortunately, none of those women had caught his eye. Yet now, Ning Fei had stirred his heart, if only slightly.
But he knew that he and Ning