Guo Hongyao had only been gone for fifteen minutes, yet Guo Hongkang was already growing anxious where he stood. His once-settled mood turned uneasy. He flew northward for a kilometer or two but, fearing schemes or ambushes, dared not go farther.0

"Perhaps Li Xijun has someone backing him. Guo Hongyao might act fierce against Li Xijun alone, but if she runs into that thunder cultivator Li Qinghong, she’s no match at all…" muttered Guo Hongkang.0

He figured Guo Hongyao’s life shouldn’t be in danger. Although Guo Shentong had vanished for years and the east and west sides of Crimson Reef were now allies in name only, Guo Hongyao’s branch was still one of direct descendance. She should still carry plenty of life-saving treasures.1

"I’ll wait a little longer… If there’s no word from her after an hour, she’s probably used some talisman to escape. I’m...0