Chapter 165: Departing Once More
The next morning, Li Lang’s group, along with Sima Xue and the bunch from Eroding March Pavilion, all assembled outside the gates of Polarity City once more.
They had discussed many things last night, and one of them was how Elder An would be escorting them today.
Despite the ambush they suffered from the previous day, both the trio and Sima Xue decided to leave again the next morning. There were many reasons they had taken into consideration before making such a decision. Sima Xue had successfully defeated her enemy, while Li Lang’s ambusher had retreated. This could result in the escaped assailant calling for backup, so it was wise to keep moving.
At the same time, the crew from Eroding March Pavilion planned to leave quickly as well. The ambushes were targeted at them, so the less time the enemy had to prepare, the better. They had even already contacted their organizations by means of transmission jade, so they had additional escorts coming, too. By closing the distance from their end, it would just make their rendezvous that much faster.
“Again, are you sure just escorting you guys across the mountain range is enough?” the elder asked. “I could even bring you just to the edge of the Luminescent Domain if you want.”
Elder An, just like his junior members, had also offered to compensate Li Lang’s party for getting them involved. With Sima Xue already declining in their stead, Li Lang didn’t push for a reward either at her advice. In the worst case, accepting could just somehow drag them deeper into their mire.
Instead, they settled on escorting them part of the way to Vermillion Dragon.
“No thank you, Elder. I don’t want to delay you guys too much, only to allow your enemies to set up an ambush. Just while we’re heading in the same direction is fine.”
“Elder An,” Sima Xue called out. “Just let it be. If you still feel unsatisfied, consider it a favor to be repaid in the future. I’m sure these three will not be seeing the end of trouble anytime soon.”
“...Why would you jinx us like that?” Li Lang muttered.
“Your penchant for investigating everything and getting involved based on emotions will inevitably land you in hot water again and again.”
Both Wei Ping and Long Yi let a chuckle escape from them, causing Li Lang to shake his head before ignoring them and bringing out his golden brown Skyrunner.