The tears in Ye Ziyun's eyes dripped onto the envelope. Had she known Nie Li had come to say goodbye, she would never have let her reserve keep her from opening the door.
Moreover, his letter said he was setting out on a long journey alone. She knew why he was going: for the safety of Glory City.
But they were there to protect Glory City too...
At the Winged Dragon Family, Xiao Ning'er had also received a letter. She held it against her chest. Glory City could not rely on Nie Li alone to protect it.
She took out the Red Jade and looked up at the full moon.
I'll wait for you to come back.
At the Holy Orchid Institute, Du Ze and the others had likewise received envelopes.
Lu Piao complained that Nie Li was a lousy friend, leaving without a word and not even taking them along.
Du Ze shook his head, saying they might only become burdens if they went with him.
That left Lu Piao speechless on the spot. Their cultivation was at the same level, after all.
But they all knew that although their cultivation was indeed equal, their combat strength and experience were worlds apart.
Then Lu Piao grew puzzled again because of Duan Jian beside him.
He would not really argue if they were called burdens, but Duan Jian was no burden.
With Black Gold Rank strength and a Legendary Rank physique, the only people in all of Glory City who could beat him were Ye Mo and Ye Zong. Yet Nie Li had not taken him either?
Duan Jian explained that his letter said Nie Li's destination was exceptionally dangerous. If anything went wrong, even he would face certain death.
Du Ze and the others were even more surprised. If