Amid a sea of lightning, Luo Yunji followed the rhythm of the thunder and came back, holding the Treasure Umbrella.
"Senior Brother!" Luo Yunji reached He Dazhi and threw himself into his arms. This was the first time he had ever felt sorrow. It wasn't death, nor the absence of joy, but finding a glimmer of light in the depths of despair and being unable to protect it!
He Dazhi and Zhang Xiaofan could finally rest. Exhausted, the two sat in chairs, drank the hot tea the soldiers brought them, and let out deep sighs of relief.
"That wind was truly fearsome! I'm worried about the safety of the soldiers left behind in the previous Ice Fortress!" He Dazhi gulped down some tea, poured himself another cup, and said.
"I'll go check. I'll see if I can find Master on the way, too!" Zhang Xiaofan finished the tea in his hand and rose to his feet.
"Thanks for the effort!" He Dazhi said to Zhang Xiaofan from the bottom of his heart.
"It's nothing! Those soldiers mean a lot to Little Junior Brother. With them by his side, I can put my mind at ease about many things. Besides, they're all men you trained, Senior Brother. They're truly loyal and dependable! I'd hate to see subordinates like them fall here." Zhang Xiaofan smiled, gesturing for He Dazhi not to make such a fuss.
He Dazhi nodded. "Be careful on the way! I truly never expected the Far North to be so dangerous, and this is only the outskirts! Who knows what sort of dangers await us at its heart?"
Hearing He Dazhi's worried words, Zhang Xiaofan smiled. "You don't need to worry too much, Senior Brother! We have to continue this journey for Little Junior Brother's sake. If it comes