Soon, Lin Yan surfaced.
Bi Ji emerged with him, having taken human form to see him off.
"Your name is Lin Yan?"
"Don't think that having Di Tian's reverse scale means you can run wild across this continent."
"Keep a cool head when trouble comes. Don't throw your life away."
Lin Yan hadn't expected Bi Ji to offer him these reminders. He nodded with a smile. "Thank you for your concern, Miss Bi Ji."
Bi Ji said, "I'm concerned about my lord's plans."
"..."
Silence hung in the air for a moment.
That answer left Lin Yan feeling decidedly awkward.
Although Bi Ji had been reasonably polite to Lin Yan throughout, even defending him in front of Xiong Jun, her affection for him hadn't even triggered a system quest. It was easy to imagine how low it must have been.
Lin Yan decided not to invite another snub and flew over to Xiao Wu instead.
"Lin Yan!"
The moment he landed, Xiao Wu hugged his arm, her expression full of concern.
Seeing this, Lin Yan gently slipped an arm around the girl's slender waist.
"I'm fine. I've got the Gold of Life. There's hope for your mother now."
Xiao Wu lifted her chin. "I was worried about you."
Her words made Lin Yan freeze for a moment before his lips curved into another sweet smile.
The two were wrapped up in each other, a picture of mutual affection.
It made Bi Ji, who had just been secretly pleased with herself for snapping back at Lin Yan, look like a third wheel.
"Ahem."
Bi Ji cleared her throat, interrupting them.
"Lin Yan, my lord dislikes the scent of humans and wants you to leave as soon as possible."
Lin Yan turned back. Though somewhat hesitant, he agreed. "All right."
Now that