In the Tang Capital, amid the bustling prosperity and the well-ordered vibrancy that beckoned many a first-time visitor to linger unabashedly, a scene of thriving splendor was revealed.
Cheng Jinhai followed cautiously behind Fang Lin, not daring to walk beside him, appearing to any uninformed observer as if he were Fang Lin's servant.
"I have come to apologize to Master Fang," Cheng Jinhai said with his hands clasped.
Fang Lin shook his head: "I hold no grudge against Master Cheng."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Jinhai was somewhat relieved. However, he remained overly cautious, fearing that while Fang Lin expressed no blame now, if a Sky Swallowing Palace masked emissary were to descend upon Heng Long Mountain in a few days, it would be too late for regrets.
At that moment, Cheng Jinhai clenched his teeth and drew a certain item from the Nine Palace Bag, presenting it with bowed head before Fang Lin.
