After dealing with Hek Tuan's situation, Zhang Deming and the others discussed matters for a while, and then Zhang Deming returned to Little Hui Peak.
It was late at night when he got back. Zhang Deming didn't disturb anyone at the entrance and went straight back to the Qingyou Jade Pavilion.
He had prepared for several days of roughing it in the wilderness, but due to the unexpected turn of events, he was back in a single day, rendering many of his preparations useless.
Moreover, the day's events made him realize he had made a mistake.
His circumstances weren't well-suited for teaming up with large groups.
Though he needed to gather enough Contribution Points within a year or two, and time was tight, he realized the best course of action was to boost his overall strength to its peak. Then, he could venture into the back mountains alone or with a single, powerful teammate.
This would afford him greater flexibility, safety, and secrecy.
