Zhang Tianyue clapped a large hand firmly on Shen Lang's shoulder. "Excellent, Shen Lang. You've done very well! On behalf of everyone, thank you!"
"We are all disciples of the Profound Dao Sect. It was my duty. No thanks are necessary," Shen Lang said with a wave of his hand.
"Good. With Shen Lang protecting you, I can rest easy. Continue onward. Someone will arrive to meet you soon. The six of us will go scout ahead at Wuling Creek," Zhang Tianyue said, then disappeared over the horizon with the five Thunder Guards.
...
By the time the group met up with the rescue party and returned to the Profound Dao Sect, the sky was already growing dark.
"You guys go on ahead. I want to walk for a bit by myself," Shen Lang said suddenly at the foot of the mountain, where they were to ride the Seven-Colored Spirit Vultures.
