Today was probably the liveliest day Scalegorge Waterscape had seen since Disquieting Dan Feng.
Before everyone could leave, another guest arrived.
Jingliu had come.
The Luofu Sword Champion, whom they had heard so much about but never seen, finally appeared before them.
The white-haired woman wore a black veil over her eyes, lending her an air of mystery. One glance was enough to tell that she was not someone to cross.
Notably, Yanqing was following behind Jingliu.
Yanqing still looked as bedraggled as he had after his fight with Blade.
Seeing Jing Yuan, he jogged over and said:
"General, I happened to run into her at the Alchemy Commission. I thought we would end up fighting, but she said she had come to turn herself in and insisted that I bring her to you. Please be careful, General. Who knows what she's planning?"
Jing Yuan nodded at his words and said:
"I understand. You may go."
Then he turned to the others and said:
"My apologies, everyone. Some of what we're about to discuss may not be suitable for public ears."
Everyone nodded tactfully, leaving the hall to the former master and disciple.
But as Dan Heng was about to leave, Jingliu called out to stop him:
"Imbibitor Lunae, you stay too."
Dan Heng frowned, seemingly unwilling to acknowledge her.
"Some things cannot be escaped, however much you wish to run," Jingliu said coolly. "Besides, this will probably be the last time we meet."
For some reason, Dan Heng stopped in his tracks.
It was as though his heart had suddenly clenched.
Dan Heng turned around and slowly asked:
"What do you want to talk about?"
"Wait a little longer," Jingliu said. "Someone else has yet to arrive."
Not long afterward, another small boat docked.
The arrivals were Kafka and