After the three chatted for a while longer, Yan Mo suddenly grew serious. "Old Zheng, Old Li, Pang Yuan has already left Black Seal City. After what happened, he probably won't dare linger nearby. If you want to leave, there's nothing holding you back now."
"Us? Old Yan, aren't you coming along?"
The Zheng-surnamed man asked.
Does this rough fellow really want to settle down in Black Seal City?
Yan Mo nodded. "Yes, I've decided to stay. This place suits me better than anywhere else, and from what I've seen, the master of the Xiao Court seems like a decent man. So I plan to join the Xiao Court, get myself a position, and settle down in Black Seal City."
"I know your ambitions lie elsewhere, so I won't try to persuade you to stay. But I, Yan Mo, will remember your kindness for the rest of my life. If you ever need anything, I'll certainly lend a hand!"
At his words, the Zheng-surnamed man and the Li-surnamed elder exchanged a glance. Then the Zheng-surnamed man said, "Since you've made up your mind, we can't force you to come with us. Everyone has their own aspirations."
"Besides, you've helped us plenty during this time too. Aren't the three of us friends by now? There's no need to stand on ceremony. If fate brings us together again, we'll be sure to have a good long drink with you, Old Yan."
They also thought joining the Xiao Court was a good choice. Unlike Yan Mo, however, the two were accustomed to freedom and couldn't tolerate a sect's restrictions, so they said no more.
After the three chatted a little longer, the Li-surnamed elder and the Zheng-surnamed man headed out through the city gates.
Yan Mo headed toward the Xiao Court instead. Since