They watched Su Jiu and the others leave.
Qin Ming was about to leave as well.
Liu Zhiyan could not resist asking him through a private voice transmission, "Aren't we going to take another look at the Third Level?"
Qin Ming shook his head. "Since Xia Jue said that, it means there really is nothing left on the Third Level."
Liu Zhiyan bit his lip, still harboring doubts. "Judging by the Azure Tide Sect's character, I honestly don't believe they hid anything for themselves. But I don't believe Xia Jue was recuperating from a serious injury in there either!"
After all, they had fought alongside Su Jiu and the others, staying close enough to sense their companions' condition. There was no reason an injury like that would only flare up once they reached the Third Level.
Liu Zhiyan was certain there was more to this.
Qin Ming lowered his eyes, his thoughts unreadable. "The fact is, we went to the Third Level and found nothing. Since we found nothing, even if there was a fortuitous opportunity, it wasn't meant for us."
Liu Zhiyan's mouth twitched. "You certainly take things in stride."
Qin Ming glanced at him. "Would refusing to let it go do you any good?"
Liu Zhiyan choked on his words and chose to remain silent.
Ye Chen had not said a single word from beginning to end. It seemed his eyes could see nothing but his sword.
The groups from Elysium Valley and the Heavenly Secret Sect also withdrew.
Only after returning to the Azure Tide Sect did Su Jiu learn that Mian Mian and Jin Chen had gone out to train again.
Knowing Su Jiu had returned this time for Nascent Soul Formation, Chu Luohen had long since prepared all sorts of items to help her withstand