"Old Marquis, you overpraise me. Achievements can be made in any era."
Chen Ku responded nonchalantly, saying:
"I will wait for the Marquis on the barren mountain below."
The Old Marquis said nothing more, taking Yang Xi back to the main camp from mid-air.
...
Half a teacup of time later.
On the barren mountain, Chen Ku, the Twelve Guardians, and Wang Xingji watched as, under the cover of night, an unconscious middle-aged man was brought by carriage to this place.
"Lord Tan!" The Twelve Guardians, due to their master Qin Yuxian, already had respect for Tan Chongrui.
Especially Qin Fang and Feng Buping, who had been specifically tasked with protecting Tan Chongrui that day, only to have Tang Yulin kidnap him right under their noses, making them feel deeply guilty. Both of them immediately went to the front of the carriage.
They gently supported Tan Chongrui and coldly addressed the carriage driver: "What did you do to Lord Tan during this time?"
