The fight between them ended. The cultivators were killed after failing to assassinate Gu Qinghe. The qi light at his fingertips faded as he flew down toward Yan Ran and Liu Xi.
His eyes looked straight ahead, checking their condition. Yan Ran smiled brightly and explained everything to him.
"Thank you for your concern, Senior. We're fine. They came here right after you defeated their leader."
She turned her head slightly. Liu Xi gave a quiet response, a simple sign that everything Yan Ran said was true.
Gu Qinghe felt relieved. But they were not truly safe yet. There were many cultivators involved in the Northern Mountains expedition. Their abilities varied and were dangerous.
His attention shifted up the hill, staring at the second mountain peak still covered in white snow clouds.
"Let's go," Gu Qinghe said. Yan Ran and Liu Xi nodded obediently.
