Yun Chao glanced at the two still bickering, then at Su Jiu's retreating figure. He rubbed his chin, unable to help wondering, Isn't this deserting in the face of battle...?
Then again, these two were really hopeless. Your prize has run off, and you're still arguing?
The cavern where they had found Yuan Yu was not far from Peaceful Village. Within a few dozen breaths, Su Jiu reached her destination by flying sword.
The people of Peaceful Village seemed to love gathering together. Sure enough, the moment Su Jiu landed, she saw them clustered together again, chattering about something. Even the spot where they stood was exactly the same as before.
People packed the circle so tightly that, from a distance, not even a breath of wind could pass through. Had Su Jiu not possessed cultivation, she might not have been able to tell what they were doing.
The first to notice Su Jiu's sudden arrival were the grandmother and granddaughter who had once hosted her.
The girl looked delighted to see Su Jiu, her eyes brightening. "Big sister! You're back!"
Her cry immediately drew everyone else's attention.
At the same time, Su Jiu came fully into view.
Su Jiu took a few steps forward, and the villagers in front of her immediately stepped aside in unison, opening a path.
Her presence was so overwhelming that she did not need to speak for the villagers to know to move aside.
Once they dispersed, Su Jiu naturally saw the person at the center of the crowd. It was none other than Zhuzi, who had previously been in a state of suspended animation.
By now, Zhuzi had awakened, but he still seemed out of sorts.
Indeed, Zhuzi was rather bewildered. He felt as though an especially horrifying set of memories had