Su Shi'er emerged and immediately saw the Golden Baleful Patriarch standing outside. The section of Black-Sinking Crossbeam in his palm was nowhere to be seen, having long since been put away.
Seeing Su Shi'er come out, the Golden Baleful Patriarch turned to look at him.
"Fellow Daoist Su, are you heading north?"
Su Shi'er nodded slightly. "Yes. I intend to follow the route marked on the remnant jade map and take a look."
According to Sang Xuangu, the path leading deeper into the Immortal Ruins might be connected to Sect Master Ren Yunzong.
Even so, Su Shi'er did not dare let down his guard in the slightest.
The Golden Baleful Patriarch smiled but did not ask what exactly Su Shi'er was going there for.
"This ancestor just asked Fellow Daoist Sang. There is an ancient battlefield to the west."
"When we entered the city, this ancestor sensed the aura of weapon baleful intent coming from that direction. I imagine... there should be some useful things there."
As he spoke, his gaze swept across the distant sea of mist, golden light circulating in his eyes.
Su Shi'er immediately understood that the other man had made up his mind to leave. "The Immortal Ruins are perilous. Take care, Fellow Daoist."
"Let us each be careful. If fate allows it, we will meet again."
The Golden Baleful Patriarch waved carelessly. Then his figure flashed as he stepped beyond the reach of the lamplight. Following the ruined streets and alleys along the western side, he swiftly vanished into the mist.
Watching him depart, Su Shi'er turned to look at the Stone Chamber behind him.
The other two had concealed themselves within the array. At a glance, only fluctuations of their auras could be seen; their actual figures were nowhere in sight.
However, Su Shi'er