At Zanglong City, Li Pin found Li Yunyao in a serene, picturesque setting.0

Her failure in the Celestial Breaker phase, along with her depleted qi and blood, had taken a toll on her. This series of setbacks left her looking frail and haggard. Though her youthful appearance remained, her state of mind had clearly deteriorated.0

She seemed to avoid Li Pin, reluctant to face him in her current condition.0

"Don't want to see me?" Li Pin asked calmly.0

"No," Li Yunyao replied, lowering her head.0

"Then why haven't you sent any messages all these years?" Li Pin smiled faintly. "If you were upset, there was no need to let it drag on for decades, was there?"0

Li Yunyao remained silent. The spirited girl she once was now seemed like a distant memory.0

"If you have something to ask, just ask," Li Pin said.0

Gathering her courage, Li Yunyao looked up and met his eyes. "I want to know… what do you take us for?"0

Us.0

Li Pin knew who she meant by "us." After a pause, he replied, "As benefactors....0