Abao set aside all his negative emotions. He first cast a triumphant glance at Shenshang, who looked dejected as he watched Anlan choose to cling to Abao’s arm, then bowed his head to gaze at her with gentle, love-filled eyes.
"Yes, I heard it from Lord Agares. What, is Lan'er not welcoming me?"
"Not at all! It’s perfect timing. You need to gain some practical experience as well. Come on, let’s go together. Since we have Brother Bao joining us, there’s no need to continue with these small fry. Let’s head deeper and challenge the most difficult ones directly."
Chapter 16