In the dim light of night, Luo Xiu walked unhurriedly along the forest path, drawing ever closer to the brilliantly lit church.
From the church drifted an ethereal, lingering bell toll that echoed in the night sky, as if cheering for his arrival.
「Meanwhile.」
Su Hongli wrestled free from Xu Wei's grasp. "You should go back," she told him. "You have a wife and kids, and so many people relying on you to make a living... You need to go back."
"I'm already grateful to you for helping me track down Shenyun."
With that, she leaped down from the fortifications and hurried after Luo Xiu.
Xu Wei cursed under his breath. After a moment's hesitation, he resolutely followed, choosing not to retreat. "Su Hongli, I swear I must have owed you in a past life!"
Before long, the two caught up with Luo Xiu.
Su Hongli tried again to persuade Luo Xiu to turn back, but he paid her no mind.
