Zhu Feng asked with concern, "Fellow Daoist Hai, may I ask where Fellow Daoist Lin is now?"
"I would like to apologize to him in person and thank him for saving me."
"I'm afraid that wish will have to wait a while, Fellow Daoist Zhu."
Hai Dafu smiled helplessly. "Fellow Daoist Lin went alone to the Nine Netherworlds Continent to steal the Netherworld Soul Seal and end the Evil Spirit rebellion."
"It's only been a little over half a month since he left. I'm afraid it'll take at least another six months to a year before he returns."
"I see..."
Zhu Feng nodded thoughtfully, even greater respect showing on his face.
Truly worthy of Fellow Daoist Lin.
No sooner had he resolved the crisis in the Divine Land than he set off for the Nine Netherworlds Continent, venturing into the dragon's pool and the tiger's den to end the Evil Spirit rebellion at its root.
There could be no finer hero.
Just as the three were marveling at him, an incredulous cry suddenly came from behind them.
"You... what did you say?!"
Xuanyuan Hong, Hai Dafu, and Zhu Feng turned in unison and looked closely.
It was Xue Qingcheng, who had appeared outside the hall doors at some point.
Her slender body trembled, her beautiful eyes wide, her face filled with disbelief and alarm.
"Miss Xue, what brings you here?"
Hai Dafu's and Xuanyuan Hong's hearts suddenly tightened. Struggling to remain calm, they asked as though nothing were wrong.
But Xue Qingcheng had no mind to answer. Her voice trembled. "What did you... just say?"
"Lin Mo... went to the Nine Netherworlds Continent?!"
Hai Dafu and Xuanyuan Hong exchanged a glance, their expressions growing complicated. For a moment, they did not know what to do.
When they had sent Lin