Chapter 221: Matters Settled, Returning to Tianyi City

After the Yun family departed, Bai Junxiong exchanged a few words with Ling Hongwen and left as well, without speaking a single word to Qin Xiao, leaving Qin Xiao no chance to offer his thanks.

However, Qin Xiao understood this was to avoid suspicion, so he did not dwell on it.

“Junior Qin Xiao thanks President Ling for his assistance today.”

Seeing that only Ling Hongwen remained, Qin Xiao stepped forward to express his gratitude.

“Think nothing of it. I primarily came out for Man’er’s sake. Since all is well, I shall head back first. The Prince has suffered a setback today and may keep a low profile for a time, but you must still remain vigilant.”

With the matter settled, Ling Hongwen had no wish to linger. He preferred peace and quiet; without the Yun Family’s arrival and the Governor-General’s request, he might not have come at all.

“Thank you for the warning, President Ling. Safe journey.”

Qin Xiao knew that important people like him had little time to spare, so he did not keep him.

As Ling Hongwen departed, the spectators slowly dispersed, realizing the spectacle had reached its end.

Yet the danger of the encounter had been palpable. The pressure from cultivators at the Great Ascension realm and above had nearly brushed against them even from afar. Truly, not every spectacle was safe to watch.

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