At the same time, Gong Shaoci appeared at the exit of Artifact Cloud Valley and came to Qian She's side.
Earlier, although Qian She's antics had forced him to help, he had kept his distance somewhat, reluctant to show his face too often for fear of getting drawn in too deeply.
Now he had come to praise Qian She's imposing might. Of course, he also took the opportunity to mention how much effort he had spent and how many people he had approached to put pressure on the relevant Artifact-Refining Schools.
The cool, cultivated gentleness he displayed before ordinary people vanished in front of Qian She. Before Qian She, he was no different from anyone else.
Gong Shaoci was not the only one to arrive. The other distinguished guests who had been aboard the ship's palace-like superstructure with them also came, one after another.
Earlier, when matters remained uncertain and Qian She had been left waiting for news at Artifact Cloud Valley, not one of them had shown their face. Watching them now, Young Master Nan found it laughable...
On the beach, the Green-Robed Man, who came and went without a sound, returned and appeared beside Feng Chi once more.
Feng Chi's body trembled slightly. She turned to look at him in surprise. He had just lifted the Restriction on her.
"Whether he succeeds in the end or not, you no longer have to come with me." The Green-Robed Man left those words behind, then turned and walked away.
Feng Chi and Xiang Lan'er exchanged startled looks. Forgetting their vigil over the Divine Fire Spirit Gate for the moment, they both turned and followed the Green-Robed Man's figure through the night, keeping a moderate distance.
The Green-Robed Man seemed to notice that he was being followed. He stopped behind a