Jia Ma Empire, outside the imperial capital.
Since Yao Chen had revealed himself voluntarily, and they needed to guard against pursuers from the Misty Cloud Sect, he had remained outside the Bone Flame Ring ever since.
Looking at Hai Bodong, who had already recovered considerably, Xiao Yan said gratefully, "Elder Hai, thank you. But you've offended the Misty Cloud Sect. Knowing Yun Shan's nature, I'm afraid he'll take revenge on you. Why not come with us?"
Hai Bodong smiled and shook his head. "I won't be joining you. Although I've offended the Misty Cloud Sect this time and thoroughly enraged Yun Shan, don't forget that he's afraid of the Heavenly Secret Tower.
"Ya Fei already joined the Heavenly Secret Tower. Although she still harbors resentment, if the Mittel Family truly suffers retaliation from the Misty Cloud Sect, I doubt the Heavenly Secret Tower Branch would stand by and do nothing.
"Besides, Yun Shan wouldn't dare take that gamble, so I'll be safe staying here."
Thinking it over, Xiao Yan realized he was right. Ya Fei belonged to the Mittel Family, and she had become the Heavenly Secret Tower Branch's deputy helmsman immediately after joining. That alone would keep the Misty Cloud Sect from touching the Mittel Family.
"In that case, we'll part ways here. I'll bring you the pills I promised when I return to the Jia Ma Empire."
"The mountains are high and the road is long. The Black-Corner Region is the most chaotic place in the Northwest, where the strong devour the weak and slaughter never ceases. Take care of yourself.
"Still, with this Venerable protecting you, you should be fine.
"Xiao Yan, until we meet again!" Hai Bodong nodded, offered those words of caution, and bid him farewell.
Before Xiao Yan could return the courtesy, Hai Bodong