Liu Qingyi blinked. "Master, isn't this a little too heartless of you?"
Chen Shi'an raised an eyebrow. "I've felt somewhat aggrieved over this matter, but because of my friendship with City Lord Xiang and Commander Qian, I've swallowed it all.
"Now, if they're going to cause me more trouble, they can't blame me."
Liu Qingyi nodded. "I know what to do."
By his reckoning, Chen Shi'an had been in the Desolate Ruins for nearly ten days. It was time to return and report.
Once Liu Qingyi left, he stopped cultivating and quickly left the canyon.
About half a day later, he entered a valley where Zhao Shiqing was recovering from his injuries.
After more than three days, his injuries had not fully healed, but he had recovered considerably.
His expression, however, was far from pleasant. His brows were tightly knitted, and his face was dark.
"Elder Zhao, how are your injuries?"
After entering the valley, Chen Shi'an asked with concern.
Zhao Shiqing said quietly, "I'm seventy or eighty percent recovered. What about you? Did you find a suitable place to relocate the sect?"
Chen Shi'an nodded, took out a map, and pointed to two locations, preparing to introduce them.
Zhao Shiqing waved a hand. "Since you've already found some candidates, let's hurry back. As for where we move, let the Sect Master and the others discuss and decide."
With that, he rose and strode out of the valley.
Chen Shi'an hurried after him and asked cautiously, "Elder Zhao, your complexion looks a little poor. Has something gone wrong with your injuries?"
Zhao Shiqing did not look back. "I'm fine."
Chen Shi'an added, "Elder Zhao, if there's anything I can help with, just say the word. I'll do everything in my power."
Zhao Shiqing grew a little impatient. "I said