"No need to thank me. You were the one who saved me first and got hurt in the process, and I've gained enormous benefits anyway," Gu Siran murmured, lowering her head. Compared to what Ji Qingzhu had done for her, her own contributions felt trivial—she had broken through to the Divine Ability Realm without practically doing anything at all.
Ji Qingzhu couldn't help pressing a hand to her forehead. This girl was wonderful in every way, but she had a persistent habit of suddenly falling into self-doubt.
"We are fellow disciples, why be so polite?" Ji Qingzhu chuckled, pulling her close, though the movement accidentally tugged at her injuries, causing her delicate brows to knit slightly. She continued, "Let's find a place to rest and recuperate first. Who knows who left these palaces behind? There might still be leftover ancient treasures. They say misfortune and fortune are intertwined—perhaps this is our chance."
Chapter 68