Xiangliu pulled Xiaoyao tightly into his embrace. After a long moment, he released her and said slowly, "However, I cannot go with you to New City."
"Why?" Xiaoyao asked, her eyes widening.
"Think about it," Xiangliu said. "Cang Xuan and Tushan Hou created such a massive disturbance this time, and the mountain is in such chaos. On top of that, I am severely injured. How could he possibly let such a golden opportunity go to waste?"
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