When he heard Fan Yue say that Si Mingwei was in seclusion at the Sky-Congealing Pool and would be staying for some time,
Gu Chenfeng's expression stiffened for a moment.
Last night, Si Mingwei had indeed proposed refining the pills, and Fan Yue had volunteered that the Sky-Congealing Pool was rich in energy and an excellent place for her to cultivate.
Gu Chenfeng had wanted to stop her, but could find no reason to do so.
Now, hearing Fan Yue's words, he hesitated to speak.
"Hehe... Little Junior Brother, what's wrong? Are you still worried about leaving Third Junior Sister here with your eldest senior brother?"
Fan Yue keenly noticed this and teased him with a smile.
Second Senior Brother Jiang Yin, standing beside them, also nodded slightly.
"It's a good thing that Third Junior Sister can make a breakthrough. Eldest Senior Brother, you're both a brother and a father to her. With you looking after her, we have nothing to worry about.
"In that case, Little Junior Brother and I will be on our way."
After an exceedingly brief flicker of hesitation passed through his eyes, Gu Chenfeng also spoke with a smile.
"Then Second Senior Brother and I will set off first. We'll be seeing you again before long anyway, Eldest Senior Brother."
Fan Yue nodded. "All right, I'll see you out of the city."
Then Fan Yue left one Deputy City Lord to guard the City Lord's Manor.
He took the other Deputy City Lord and a squad of Personal Guards with him.
They escorted Gu Chenfeng and Jiang Yin all the way out of Starshine City, arriving outside the eastern city gate.
"Second Junior Brother, Little Junior Brother, may your journey be smooth!"
Outside the city gate, Fan Yue cupped his fists, his face full of