"They're just a few trinkets containing a little Yuan Force. Keep them if you like. I'll go find Qingtan first."
Hun Changqing glanced at them and shook his head. Then his figure flashed, and he vanished from the underwater cave.
Only after Hun Changqing had disappeared completely did Lin Dong snap out of his daze. He shook his head with a bitter smile.
The things he treasured were merely trinkets in Hun Changqing's eyes. It was quite a blow, and for the first time, Lin Dong clearly saw the gap between them.
Still, Lin Dong was only a little dejected. He felt neither jealousy nor the slightest discouragement.
He was even happy that Hun Changqing was so strong. They were family, after all. The stronger Hun Changqing became, the less anyone could bully Qingtan.
"Changqing is incredibly talented, but I'll work twice as hard too. I won't let myself fall behind!"
After encouraging himself, Lin Dong regained his confidence. A smile returned to his face as he stepped forward, tucked the three Yin-Yang Pearls away, and turned to leave...
The energy in the Dan Immortal Pool had been completely consumed by Lin Dong and the others, bringing this visit to a successful conclusion.
The people on the mountain gradually departed, and the three of them returned to the inn together. Yet when they reached its entrance, Qingtan unexpectedly said she wanted to stroll through the streets alone, asking Hun Changqing and Lin Dong not to follow.
Lin Dong and Hun Changqing found her request surprising, but neither thought much of it. They assumed it was simply a young girl's whim-perhaps having her two older brothers along would make shopping feel restrictive-and let her go.
After reminding Qingtan to stay safe, Lin Dong and Hun Changqing entered the inn and