Huang Xiao had not expected Senior Ling to actually refrain from attacking him or making any demands. This surprised him greatly.
Could he have failed to recognize my cultivation method?
Huang Xiao believed he had certainly recognized it.
As for why he had not attacked him, Huang Xiao could only guess that Senior Ling's cultivation was so profound that he probably disdained to attack a junior like him.
Of course, Huang Xiao also attributed this to Xiao Yan. It was probably out of consideration for her.
Whatever the case, Huang Xiao knew he owed Xiao Yan an enormous favor this time.
"Lord Huang, ladies, I'll be leaving first. Farewell." Duan Ren cupped his fist toward the three of them, then, without waiting for a reply, flashed away into the distance.
"That fellow really has no manners," You Lian'er said.
"That's just Brother Duan's temperament. You can't blame him." Huang Xiao smiled.
"Lord Huang, Younger Sister Lian, let's return to the city," Xiao Yan said.
Huang Xiao hesitated briefly, then said, "Miss Xiao, I think I must take my leave as well."
"Hmm? Lord Huang, do you mean...?"
"Yes, I intend to set out for Great Song immediately," Huang Xiao said.
He had already learned from Xiao Yan that Zhao Yuankan had returned to Great Song more than half a month ago. Moreover, the two countries had reached some agreements, and at least for the time being, they would not turn their weapons against each other.
Since the Song envoys had all left, Huang Xiao had no need to return to Linhuang Prefecture.
Xiao Yan understood what he was thinking and did not try to stop him. "Then take care on your journey, my lord."
"Thank you for everything this time, miss. Should you ever need me, I would brave boiling