Lin Ke had just stepped outside when Nan Shang came toward him.
"Senior Brother Lin? Let me take you to find Mantle Spiders. I've studied the Jade Great Radiance Church's Supreme Yang Bright-Scent Formula."
Lin Ke had already detected Nan Shang's silhouette earlier, but had not pointed it out. Only now that she had appeared of her own accord did Lin Ke pretend he had not seen her. "Junior Sister Nan Shang? In that case, thank you for the effort."
Nan Shang's eyes were red, tears still swirling in them. "The Supreme Yang Bright-Scent Formula can pinpoint spirit beasts. I already scouted them out for you."
"There are quite a few in the southeastern corner of the Golden Autumn Garden. We can capture them there."
As he spoke, he rose on his sword and flew toward the southeastern part of the Golden Autumn Garden, a good deal more resolve entering his eyes.
Seeing his expression, Lin Ke knitted his brows and asked, "Nan Shang? What's wrong?"
Nan Shang turned his head away. "Senior Brother Lin, congratulations. You and Senior Sister Duan are a match made in heaven."
"She's so beautiful, and she's one of the Cloud Ink Sect's Heaven's Chosen. She's stronger, too..."
At this, Lin Ke laughed. "You've misunderstood, Nan Shang. I was in a hurry just now and accidentally took her hand in the heat of the moment."
"I didn't mean anything else by it. We only happened to meet. There's nothing else between us."
Nan Shang clearly did not believe him. He simply flew on in silence, his lips pressed lightly together, looking as though he was holding back tears.
He seemed to be fighting himself, trying hard not to cry.
At the sight, Lin Ke could not help laughing. Spiritual Qi surged in his hand, and