Only after killing Little Black did Yang Xiezi look back at everyone and smile. "Shall we return to the city together?"
Naturally, everyone nodded repeatedly.
The people in the party were exhausted and injured, and crossing the Wasteland Zone would still be somewhat risky. Having a Fifth Realm expert willing to escort them was simply a godsend.
On the way out of the cave, Huang Qiuzi approached Yang Xiezi and said, "I never imagined we'd run into you this time. Could we exchange contact details after we return to the city? We'll be able to meet again at the upcoming Ascendant Dragon Assembly."
"Of course." Yang Xiezi smiled. "I'm honored to make the acquaintance of a fellow Heavenly Prodigy from the Taiji Eight Desolations Sect."
Huang Qiuzi said happily, "Lots of people in our Sect are your fans too. They'll be green with envy when I get back."
"Oh? The Taiji Eight Desolations Sect has so many outstanding talents, and they still think highly of me?" Yang Xiezi asked.
"Of course," Huang Qiuzi said. "Our Sect has plenty of disciples, but someone with your exceptional cultivation and handsome looks is quite rare. Those male disciples all look so peculiar."
"Hey." Chen Xuanchao, slung over her shoulder, raised his head and said weakly, "I'm still here, you know."
"What? If you don't want to be here, you can get down and walk yourself." Huang Qiuzi shot him a sidelong look.
"No need for that..." Chen Xuanchao said feebly.
"Then shut up," Huang Qiuzi snapped.
"Ugh." Chen Xuanchao could only turn his face away and continue playing the part of a useless fellow disciple.
Gao Xuezhi was not quite so admiring of Yang Xiezi. For one thing, a Taiji Eight Desolations Sect disciple had enough standing to strike up a conversation with