"Hongwen, you should return to Xiuyang City and see for yourself first. This news came far too suddenly; it is hard to tell truth from falsehood. What if it is merely a mistaken report? Your father is a Void Refinement powerhouse—how could he so easily perish?" Mi Man said, her tone full of concern for Fu Hongwen.
"Fellow Daoist Mi Man is right. Young friend, you should hurry back to Xiuyang City and investigate the matter," Song Wen echoed from the side, his tone sincere.
Fu Hongwen nodded and said gratefully.
"Senior Lei, Fairy Mi Man, I will remember your concern in my heart and repay it someday!"
With that, he shot into the sky and sped toward Xiuyang City.
Seeing this, the old woman cupped her hands toward Song Wen and the other two in salute, then hurried after Fu Hongwen.
After the two disappeared beyond the distant horizon, Mi Man said to Qiao Mengyu.
"Senior Sister, I shall take my leave as well."
"Hmph!" Qiao Mengyu snorted coldly and ignored her.
Mi Man was not angered. She merely smiled faintly, then said to Song Wen.
"Fellow Daoist Lei, farewell."
Song Wen said, "Fellow Daoist Mi Man, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Why not stay a little longer?"
"No. Senior Sister Qiao does not welcome me."
As she spoke, Mi Man winked at Song Wen, her playfulness carrying a hint of seduction.
Then she soared upward and flew toward Jade Spirit Palace.
Watching Mi Man's departing figure, Song Wen thought to himself, The first objective of this trip has been achieved. No one will suspect that I had anything to do with Fu Chengye's death. Next, I should pursue the second objective.
"Lei Yue, you seem so reluctant to part with Mi Man. Don't tell