Several days later, Fang Qianyuan and his companions were picked up by the Thousand-League Soaring Cloud Roc and returned to Huaning City.
They had already sent word of the demon's death through the Heavenly Dao Alliance's information channels. The alliance had branch headquarters and halls throughout the land and would soon send someone to investigate. Once the report was verified, they would be credited for their achievement.
As members of Wind Pursuit Hall, their responsibility was simply to take the field and fight. With nothing left to do, they could return whenever they pleased.
Lin Ziguan and the others suggested otherwise. "Young Master Fang, if possible, why don't we stay here for a few days before heading back?"
Somewhat puzzled, Fang Qianyuan asked, "Why stay?"
Lin Ziguan gave a mysterious smile. "This is one of the benefits of traveling on official business for Wind Pursuit Hall. Every mission comes with a deadline, and missing it carries a corresponding punishment. But if we finish early, as we have this time, we're free to spend the remaining time as we like."
"For instance, whatever we do now is entirely up to you, Young Master Fang."
"Is that so?" Hearing this, Fang Qianyuan began to understand. "What did you usually do before?"
"In the past, if we were exhausted or injured, we would naturally find somewhere to rest and recuperate. If we were in good shape, we would get some proper business done..."
"For example, we might look for local specialties in the various cities, stockpile them, and wait for a good price. Or, like rogue cultivators, we might follow news of treasures, exploring secluded places and probing their mysteries."
Between missions, members of Wind Pursuit Hall could make time to travel through different regions and attend to their own affairs.
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