Bai Lingshuang couldn't help taking a few extra looks at him. He'd only gone back to his hometown, so why did he seem to have changed again?
His features seemed more defined, and his skin had an indescribable sheen. He stood there with his aura restrained, yet somehow had a presence that couldn't be ignored.
Simply put, he'd gotten even better-looking.
Thinking this, Bai Lingshuang hurried over. Her cool voice carried a hint of urgency that even she hadn't noticed.
"Chen Yan, it's been half a month since I messaged you. Why are you only getting here now?"
Chen Yan smiled faintly, looking perfectly at ease.
"I had a few other things to take care of."
He certainly hadn't been idle these past two weeks.
Not only had he successfully begun cultivating the Indestructible Scripture and transformed all the energy in his body into the higher-level Indestructible Internal Breath, he had also reported the hidden Rift in Silver Mountain Village to the Martial Arts Association. Thanks to the system's clever maneuvering, he had smoothly gained jurisdiction over it.
Of course, they still had to discuss how to develop and manage it with the Stone Spirit Clan. That could wait for later.
Seeing the trace of worry on Bai Lingshuang's face, Chen Yan continued.
"Don't worry. Even if we're a few days behind everyone else, it won't matter. I'll make sure you earn it all back."
He puffed out his chest with mock solemnity, lowering his voice as he imitated the tone of an advertisement.
"Chen Yan, your gold-medal escort, at your service."
Bai Lingshuang was nearly amused by his feigned seriousness. The frost on her face melted a little, and she gave a soft snort.
She glanced around before asking, "You didn't bring Yu Qingmeng?"
Chen Yan had originally wanted