"It's fine. Your word is enough, Elder."
A glint flashed in Chen Sheng's eyes.
"When do we depart?"
"Any time."
"I would like to bring someone else with me."
"Who?"
Nie Xiangjun raised an eyebrow.
"The Vice Governor of the Jingwu Bureau, Sun Yuzhi."
Chen Sheng said calmly.
Sun Yuzhi's presence was required to retrieve the Yin-Yang Gu King.
Furthermore, her late-stage Profound Mastery cultivation would be a reliable asset.
Upon hearing this, Nie Xiangjun's gaze grew peculiar. She looked Chen Sheng up and down, her tone playful.
"You really are something... Can't seem to go anywhere without a lovely companion at your side."
Chen Sheng remained unfazed and simply asked,
"Will that be a problem?"
Nie Xiangjun scoffed softly. She turned, her figure drifting out of the room like a wisp of smoke, leaving only a clear, lingering voice to echo within the stone chamber:
"Do as you please. I'll be waiting outside Yunze City."
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