They searched through the belongings the black-clad men had left behind and picked out a few useful items for Ji Boda to help him investigate their identities.
Early the next morning, they set out for Chang'an City.
Yin Tengcheng's injuries seemed more serious than they had imagined, and he needed support to walk.
Ji Boda volunteered to carry Yin Tengcheng on his back, while Liu Ruyan stayed beside them to ensure he returned safely to Chang'an City.
After returning to Chang'an City, Ji Boda, Liu Ruyan, and Yin Tengcheng said their farewells to the others and left.
Chen Xiaojun watched their departing figures with a faint smile.
Chen Xiaojun returned to the Chen Clan's secondary residence. It was quite spacious. As Chang'an City was the major city closest to Chenlin Village, the clan's residence here was substantial.
Seeing Chen Xiaojun and the others return safely, Chen Cong and Long Ma finally let out long sighs of relief.
"Miss Xixi, you were complaining about being bored, so Young Master Xiaojun accompanied you on a spring outing. But three days and two nights? That was far too long! If anything had happened to you, how could I have answered to the High Priest?" Long Ma said, his face full of worry.
"Second Granduncle, Uncle Long Ma, sorry for worrying you. Something happened along the way," Chen Xiaojun explained.
Chen Xiaojun had followed Xixi's lead in calling Long Ma "Uncle Long Ma." In truth, Long Ma was older than Chen Cong, though measured in human years, he was still in his prime.
"Exactly, exactly! Hehe, Uncle Long Ma, I went out with Little Xiaojun, and Uncle Ou Ya was with us too. What was there to worry about?" Xixi sat in a chair, swinging her legs constantly.
"What matters is that you're back.