Lan Ling’er was previously focused on taking Yu’er hostage, so she had completely forgotten about Long Chen. When the Martial King attacked Long Chen, her face changed. Knowing the urgency of the matter, she was about to abandon her hostage to rush towards him. Long Chen remained calm and said loudly, “Leave me! I have my own methods!” 1

Long Chen’s mind had been racing ever since the situation took a turn for the worse. The other side had two Earthly Martial Realm masters, and they had discovered Lan Ling’er’s identity. With two against one, they could definitely win. However, since she was holding an important person of theirs, at least the mayor would not dare act recklessly. Lan Ling’er could likely survive alone for a short while! 0

Long Chen was the problem. If he was held hostage, it was possible that both he and Lan Ling’er would die here! That was why his mind raced. Not only did he have to run, he had to return...1