Weng stared blankly for a moment when Chen Shao suddenly left. The two Creators showed no reaction. Their foremost duty was to protect him; without his order, they would not take the initiative to give chase.
He did not dare linger there either. He immediately returned to the flying vessel and had his attendants set off at once.
The flying vessel gave a sway. A stream of radiance ran across its hull, and it rose into the air, flying up toward the surface along the Artifact Institute's passageway.
After some thought, Weng still did not feel at ease. He feared Chen Shao had merely feigned retreat and would catch up again later, so he had one Creator guard outside while the other remained within to protect him.
After leaving, Chen Shao never looked back. He flew straight along the passageway, intending to leave through a concealed underground exit he had spotted on his way in.
He had in fact had a chance to kill Weng just now. But other than making those two armored warriors fight him to the death, what benefit would that bring him?
He had no interest in battling two armored warriors who looked incomparably formidable, especially in such cramped confines, where he would be at an even greater disadvantage.
So long as he retained his abilities, he would not suffer wherever he went. He could even simply return...
After considering it, he decided he could not go back.
That Chancellor had sent him out with the intention of letting him atone for his crimes through merit. If he returned empty-handed again, the Chancellor might not treat him so courteously once he reached Solitary Province.
Once he got out, he should leave this place. Or perhaps he could try seeking out the Outer Continent.
As he pondered