"Is this... a friend of yours?"
Once the Sword Venerable's back had vanished from sight, Zhang Ling'er quietly asked.
"A former friend."
Ye Lin sighed and spoke softly.
From this moment on, he and the Sword Venerable were no longer walking the same path.
"Oh."
Zhang Ling'er nodded lightly.
"I'm going to the Great Blade Association next. Are you coming?"
Ye Lin raised his head and looked at Zhang Ling'er before him.
Now that he had money in hand, he naturally had to head to the Great Blade Association and splurge.
With several hundred million, he could spend it there as though it were several billion. Since he was going this time, he had to spend properly.
"No. During this trip, I met a friend, and we agreed to go exploring together."
"It just so happened that I ran into you this time, so I'll return Luo Yao to you. After all, this exploration of mine may be dangerous."
When Zhang Ling'er spoke of exploration, an unusual glimmer flashed through her eyes.
"Alright. Be careful."
Ye Lin said nothing, merely nodding silently.
Judging from Zhang Ling'er's panel, he and Zhang Ling'er had never been on the same path from beginning to end.
Even if Zhang Ling'er barely cultivated, her ultimate destination was bound to be Dao Master.
And what about him?
Whether he could break through to the Quasi-Saint realm was unknown. Whether he could break through to the Saint realm was unknown. He simply could not think that far, nor could he see that far ahead.
"Thank you."
"Once I return from my exploration, I'll come find you."
Zhang Ling'er waved at Ye Lin, then beckoned to Luo Yao before turning and leaving alone.
Her figure disappeared into the sea of clouds, gradually vanishing from view.
"Let's go, Luo