Stone Dragon had been grievously injured and ultimately killed by the Demon Sect, an indirect result of his actions. Even though Lu Da had helped him escape in the end, a grudge like that wasn't easily cast aside.
Who knew if Lu Da would come looking to settle the score after he recovered?
He glanced again at the unfathomable old man, thinking, 'Golden Sand Castle and the Earth Element Sect are both Major Sects in Lin'an Prefecture. We have our occasional friction, but we're generally allies. We especially should present a united front when facing forces from Yunlin Prefecture. Now that the Demon Sect has appeared, the situation is treacherous. As an elder, Elder Yu should prioritize the bigger picture... Sticking with them for now is the safest choice.'
His mind made up, Miao Zhicheng completely abandoned the idea of slipping away on his own and began to focus wholeheartedly on circulating his energy to heal.
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