Several days later, above Black Iron City.
A streak of escape light shot through the grand formation's barrier of light over the city and descended into the City Lord's Manor.
It was Gu Chenfeng, returning to the main city with Ming Nine Netherworlds and Zhang Xiaoyun.
Ling Wanshuang, Daoist Qingxuan, Lei Qianjun, and the others had also returned to their respective homes.
The blood light had devoured a considerable amount of their life energy within the underground palace, and large quantities of yin baleful qi had invaded their bodies. They, too, needed time to recuperate.
Gu Chenfeng had been away from Black Iron City for less than a month. Under the management of Deputy City Lord Liu Youfang, Tongtong, Yin Hongluan, Ji Qianqiu, and the others, the city remained orderly and prosperous.
After returning to the main city, Gu Chenfeng summoned everyone and briefly asked about the situation in the city.
He then introduced Zhang Xiaoyun to everyone and had Liu Youfang arrange a nominal post for her in Black Iron City, making her one of his subordinates.
Gu Chenfeng also left Zhang Xiaoyun a supply of cultivation resources so she could cultivate in the city without worry.
Once everything was done, he told everyone he would enter seclusion for a time, then went straight into the cultivation chamber in the City Lord's Manor.
More than a full month passed.
Only then did Gu Chenfeng emerge from the cultivation chamber.
By now, a healthy flush had returned to Gu Chenfeng's face. The divine light in his eyes was contained within, and he looked full of vigor.
After more than a month of healing, aided by pills.
Together with his solid foundation, Gu Chenfeng had finally recovered completely from his injuries. He was back in peak condition, and his strength