Ning Fa stared at Yun Jin... no, Huangfu Ziyue, his face full of astonishment.
It had been a long time since he had been this surprised. He had never imagined that Yun Jin, with whom he had dealt so many times, was actually a woman—and he had not noticed a thing before.
"What, has your little sister changed so much that Brother Ning can no longer recognize me?" Huangfu Ziyue's beautiful eyes shifted, her smile bright and charming.
Zhuo Qing glanced at the two of them. A thoughtful look flashed through her violet eyes before she chuckled softly. "It seems Sister Zi Yue and Brother Ning are quite familiar with each other?"
"We are indeed quite familiar. After all, Brother Ning and I are comrades who have shared hardship and danger." Huangfu Ziyue's smile carried a meaningful undertone.
Zhuo Qing shrugged, then looked at Ning Fa again with a solemn expression. "What a coincidence. I had originally been considering taking a risk and returning to Tianli through that Ancient Demon Altar to look for Brother Ning. I never expected you to come here yourself."
Ning Fa's eyes narrowed slightly at her words.
The fact that these two women had come personally to see him meant matters were probably not so simple.
He immediately asked, "What is it?"
"Our Zi Yin clan needs Brother Ning's help with something. But rest assured, this matter will also bring you enormous benefits," Zhuo Qing said slowly.
"Zhuo Qing, you know I do not like people beating around the bush. Speak plainly," Ning Fa said, frowning slightly.
Huangfu Ziyue let out a light laugh. "Brother Ning, this is not a place to talk. Please come with us to our clan's residence, where we can discuss it in detail."
Ning Fa looked over the six of