Jiang Chen paid it no heed. By the time he arrived at the Heaven Dou City Temple, dawn was just beginning to break.
The temple master was still Salas. When he saw Jiang Chen in his ragged state, he was immediately shocked.
"Salas, arrange a room for me." Jiang Chen's voice was somewhat weak.
A moment later, Jiang Chen was led into a luxurious guest room.
Salas frowned deeply. Jiang Chen's condition reminded him of the earth-shattering battle near Heaven Dou City earlier.
Hadn't the Holy Son gone to Sea God Island with Her Majesty? Salas was filled with doubts.
But upon seeing Jiang Chen's exhausted appearance, he held back for the time being.
Jiang Chen waved a hand. "Leave first. I need to rest."
Salas withdrew respectfully.
With a thought, Jiang Chen released Bibi Dong from the system space, where she had been as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
Bibi Dong looked rather disheveled as well, her face streaked with tears. Jiang Chen had waited until Salas left before releasing her in order to preserve her image.
Bibi Dong suddenly appeared outside and froze for a moment before seeing Jiang Chen's miserable state.
She cried out and rushed forward, throwing her arms around him.
"Xiao Chen, how are you? Are you hurt?"
Seeing the anxious look on Bibi Dong's face, Jiang Chen smiled. "Teacher, it's safe now. I'm fine. I just need some sleep."
As soon as he finished speaking, the tension in his mind finally loosened, and he collapsed into Bibi Dong's arms, falling asleep immediately.
After nearly a full day of fleeing and fierce battle, although his strength had surged during that time, he had remained under constant mental strain and was utterly exhausted.
Now that he had finally reached a safe place, he