Zhang Yuan was in exactly the same predicament as Xu Lingyin. Once Ye Xiangning spoke, neither had a choice; they could only grit their teeth and nod.
"Mm, that's more like it. Don't worry, this secret realm is right here inside the Mysterious Court. I know you're a busy man, so I won't take up too much of your time."
Ye Xiangning spoke considerately.
Zhang Yuan felt a little more at ease.
If it was inside the Mysterious Court, that was all right. Should anything happen, the Mysterious Court's two Great Immortal Lords could step in at any moment.
Old Ghost Ji Guang had to be lurking in the Mysterious Court for Sky Mountain's golden position. As long as Zhang Yuan did not actively seek that golden position himself, their interests would not clash.
Between personal interests and taking revenge on him, he trusted that [True Lord Ceased Light Punishes Thoughts] would weigh the balance carefully. Even if that True Lord wanted revenge, it certainly would not happen now, nor here in the Mysterious Court.
He would follow [True Lord Ceased Light Punishes Thoughts]'s arrangements for now, then leave immediately after exploring this so-called secret realm.
"When do we leave?" Zhang Yuan asked briskly.
"Now," Ye Xiangning said.
Zhang Yuan raised an eyebrow. After a moment's thought, he prepared to call Cui Yuanxi and Tong Ke back.
Ye Xiangning patted Zhang Yuan's arm and chuckled. "Hey, no need to call them. One person is enough. We'll be back before dark, I promise. How about it?"
"Then let's go."
Zhang Yuan picked up Ao Xiu, whom Ye Xiangning had thrown onto the ground, tucked Ao Xiu into his collar, and nodded slightly.
So be it.
He would leave Cui Yuanxi and Tong Ke here for now, lest the two women run