Using an immortal-like ability to vanish without a trace, Li Ling led Elder Fu and Yin Changming through layer upon layer of blockades to a mountain hollow more than ten miles away.
Although this was hardly a safe place, the people fighting would have trouble finding them anytime soon unless they specifically looked this way.
Throughout the journey, Elder Fu and Yin Changming had been stunned beyond words. Neither could work out how Li Ling had done it.
They could only vaguely guess that it had something to do with the incense they had smelled earlier.
Could the Incense Path truly become so terrifying at its higher levels?
It was simply inconceivable.
"All right, you two. The Spirit Incense's lingering effects are still present, but it no longer makes people look straight through you. You'll have to conceal your own auras now. Take care."
While the two were still speculating, Li Ling reminded them of this. The Formless Incense surrounding them was becoming increasingly contaminated, gradually assimilating into its surroundings and deteriorating until it lost its intended effect.
For now, however, its purity remained on par with the Heart-Cleansing Jiangzhen Incense. Its fresh, natural breath of wind still had some effect, which could bolster concealment spells.
"Fellow Daoist, not only did you save our lives this time, you even helped us keep the Dragon Heart Stone. You truly stand by your friends!
"Once we return, we'll report everything to the society leader and the supreme elders. We will certainly repay you then."
Coming back to his senses, Elder Fu expressed his gratitude while taking a jade bottle from his sleeve and swallowing a medicinal pill.
Yin Changming added, "Yes. Words of thanks cannot express such a great kindness, but we understand the principles of cause and effect. We'll keep this