“Zi Ling is currently within the Wolong Martial Sect.”
Yu Ting then began to recount in detail the events concerning Zi Ling.
Zi Ling had been cultivating in a forbidden area within the Holy Light Galaxy.
There, she was discovered by the Sect Master of the Wolong Martial Sect.
The Sect Master took a liking to her and brought her into the Wolong Martial Sect as a disciple.
Not only did Zi Ling join the sect, but she also became the Sect Master’s only personal disciple.
As a newcomer, Zi Ling immediately became the focus of the Wolong Martial Sect.
All the disciples and elders were curious about what abilities she possessed to earn the Sect Master’s favour and personal mentorship.
Zi Ling did not disappoint.
Her progress was rapid, quickly establishing her as a standout in the sect. She was widely regarded as the most talented individual in the entire Wolong Martial Sect.
Despite her short time there, many believed she would become the Sect Master’s successor.
But unexpectedly, at such a time, Zi Ling suddenly insisted on leaving the Wolong Starfield, claiming she had urgent matters to attend to.
According to the sect’s rules, no one could leave without the Sect Master’s permission.
Leaving without authorization was a capital offence.
At that time, the Sect Master was intent on nurturing Zi Ling and naturally refused her request to leave.
Yet Zi Ling was adamant about departing.
Her persistence eventually enraged the Sect Master.
As a result, the Sect Master confined Zi Ling to the Wolong Martial Sect’s Forsaken Land.
The Forsaken Land was a place where those who committed grave offences were imprisoned.
Once confined there, no one could ever leave.
Even in death, they would perish within, never to regain freedom in this lifetime.
“Damn it.”
Learning of Zi Ling’s plight, Chu Feng was consumed with rage.
“At first, no one understood Zi Ling, not even me.”
“But later, she finally told me the reason.”
“She insisted on leaving the Wolong Martial Sect because of you.”
Yu Ting’s words struck Chu Feng like a knife, his heart nearly shattering.
It was an indescribable pain.
“She wanted to see you, to help you.”
“Even her cultivation and pursuit of strength were for you.”
“But she dared not tell anyone, fearing the Wolong Martial Sect would retaliate against you.”
Yu Ting continued.
Even without her explanation, Chu Feng could guess why Zi Ling wanted to leave.
Hearing it confirmed by Yu Ting only deepened his pain.
If not for him, Zi Ling wouldn’t have faced this calamity.
“Do you want to save her?”
Yu Ting suddenly asked.
“Yes, of course.”
Chu Feng replied.
“Even if it might cost your life, are you willing to try?”
She pressed.
“I am.”
Chu Feng answered, then hurriedly asked, “Miss Yu, do you know a way to save Zi Ling? If you do, please tell me.”
“There is a way, but it’s extremely risky.”
Yu Ting said.
“I’m willing to try anything. Please, Miss Yu Ting, tell me.”
Chu Feng urged.
“I told you, panicking now is useless.”
“Saving Zi Ling isn’t simple. It requires careful planning.”
Yu Ting cautioned gravely.
“Alright.”
Seeing this, Chu Feng quickly steadied his emotions.
Noticing his composure, Yu Ting continued.
“The Sect Master values talent greatly. If not for Zi Ling’s stubbornness wounding his pride, he wouldn’t have confined her to the Forsaken Land.”
“From what I’ve heard, though the Forsaken Land is fraught with dangers, those imprisoned there don’t die immediately. They linger, dying slowly in misery.”
“But this is a lengthy process.”
“So, if you want to save Zi Ling, there’s still time.”
“But you must become the strongest disciple of the Wolong Martial Sect to gain access to the sect’s forbidden area, as the entrance to the Forsaken Land lies within it.”
Yu Ting explained.
“Miss Yu, please take me to the Wolong Martial Sect.”
Chu Feng said.
He didn’t harbour much suspicion towards Yu Ting.
Since she knew so much about Zi Ling and possessed the bell, she must be someone Zi Ling trusted deeply.
If Zi Ling trusted her, Chu Feng should as well.
“The Wolong Martial Sect isn’t so easy to enter. Even though I escaped from there, I can’t find my way back.”
Yu Ting said.
“Escaped?”
Hearing the word “escape,” Chu Feng realised something.
Zi Ling’s trouble had likely implicated Yu Ting as well.
After all, she had said herself that leaving the Wolong Martial Sect without permission was a capital offence.
“If I hadn’t escaped, how could I have found you?”
“The method of escape was actually taught to me by Zi Ling.”
“Do you know why Zi Ling told me about you and gave me this bell?”
“Because in the Wolong Martial Sect, I was her only trusted friend.”
“And she was mine.”
“She feared she might fail to escape.”
“She knew the consequences of failure.”
“So she told me about you and gave me this bell.”
“She said if anything happened to her, I should find a chance to meet you.”
“If there was no chance, I shouldn’t force it. But if an opportunity arose, I should return the bell to you.”
“And tell you she’s gone far away, that you shouldn’t look for her or worry about her. She’ll take care of herself and find you when the time is right.”
Yu Ting said.
Hearing this, Chu Feng’s heart ached even more.
“That girl Zi Ling, even in such a moment, was still thinking of me.”
While feeling guilt, Chu Feng also felt immense happiness.
To be loved by such a woman was his fortune.
“I can see you and Zi Ling are very close.”
“Otherwise, you wouldn’t risk your life to inform me.”
Chu Feng said to Yu Ting.
“I came to find you not just to help Zi Ling, but also to help myself.”
Yu Ting replied.
“Help yourself?”
Her words confused Chu Feng.
“The escape method Zi Ling found was sound. My success in escaping proves its feasibility.”
“Originally, after bidding me farewell, Zi Ling planned to escape.”
“But I persuaded her…”
“I told her to discuss it with the Sect Master again, to plead with him, hoping he might allow her to leave.”
“But after that, she never returned.”
“She was confined to the Forsaken Land…”
At this, Yu Ting lowered her head.
Chu Feng could see the guilt on her face.
