He knew nothing about Baolu's affairs. Looking at it now, the only lead was Heng Ye. Perhaps he could not obtain anything concrete from Heng Ye, but it should not be difficult to glean a few clues by catching shadows and chasing the wind.
He naturally had to cherish this lead, which was why he had shamelessly remained within the Ice Fire Heavenly Phoenix's encampment.
Listening to Qian Li's angry words, Ming Hu let out a soft sigh, her tone filled with helplessness.
Had she truly been mistaken? Why had she invited such a great Buddha as Yang Chen over?
Now things were fine and dandy—Yang Chen was plainly planning to eat and live here for free.
Still, so be it. After all, Yang Chen had saved her life.
"Alright, everyone, let us continue discussing what comes next. As for irrelevant people, they should leave first," Qian Li said blandly, the meaning between her words impossible to miss.
Yang Chen glanced at Ming Hu, whose gaze was also fixed on him.
"Daoist Friend Yang Chen, please," Ming Hu said with an awkward smile.
Yang Chen did not linger. He left together with Ming Hu.
As the two departed, Heng Ye also rose and left after them.
Ming Hu led Yang Chen out and brought him to a modest ice-crystal hall within the Ice Fire Heavenly Phoenix encampment.
"Daoist Friend Yang Chen, please make do with this for now." Ming Hu smiled bitterly, though there was more disappointment toward Yang Chen than anything else in her smile.
How could Yang Chen fail to see it? He merely smiled calmly. "Thank you for your trouble, Daoist Friend Ming Hu."
Ming Hu said no more. She did not wish to speak further with Yang Chen. After settling him in, she said, "If Daoist