Before long.
With a whoosh, a plump, short-haired figure flew out from the island. The fat on his body did not weigh him down; instead, he seemed all the more agile.
Clearly in a hurry, he rode his escape light straight toward Lin Changheng, who stood suspended above the sea outside the island.
It was none other than Guan Sheng, who had worked with Lin Changheng last time!
"Haha, greetings, Brother Lin!"
Before Guan Sheng even drew near, he clasped his hands in greeting from afar, his hearty laughter ringing out. "Brother Lin, your visit truly brings splendor to our humble sect!"
As soon as he arrived, he swept out a thick, sturdy arm and warmly invited Lin Changheng inside, all smiles. "Brother, let us go inside and discuss things at leisure. We must not neglect you. The Sect Leader is here as well and happens to wish to meet you, to express her gratitude for your past support."
Only then did Lin Changheng find a gap in his torrent of words to speak. "Hahaha-very well."
Meanwhile, his deep eyes had already discreetly looked Guan Sheng over several times.
He thought to himself, It seems that because I never revealed my Daoist title, he hasn't connected me with Ten Thousand Longevity or realized I've formed my Nascent Soul. Still, to maintain such an unwavering attitude without knowing that shows he values old ties and remembers kindness.
If the successor Sect Leader he mentioned is the same sort of person, I wouldn't mind lending her a hand and bringing her into my service.
With these thoughts, Lin Changheng followed Guan Sheng over the defensive line and into the island.
Lin Changheng spread his vast divine sense, which could cover a full hundred and forty-three li, and briefly surveyed the island.
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