The group exited the cave and saw that the thunderstorm in the sky was still far away, feeling much more relaxed for the ti being.
Suddenly, a figure appeared in everyone's line of sight. It was a male cultivator whose clothes were sowhat tattered for so unknown reason, looking quite disheveled. At this mont, Ding Fan also saw the figure and imdiately recognized his face. But then Ding Fan couldn't help but frown slightly, realizing it was none other than Li Zong.
"Brother Li Zong!"
"Big Brother Li Zong..."
...
At that mont, everyone saw the figure was Li Zong and imdiately cheered, obviously not expecting that he would actually return alive. It was indeed a cause for celebration.
Especially the two little divine warrior girls who, upon seeing Li Zong return alive, couldn't help but cheer as well. They clearly didn't expect him to really survive, considering it was a thunderstorm, not sothing an ordinary cultivator could deal with. But at this mont, nobody cared about that; just seeing Li Zong return was enough to make everyone very happy.
However, Ding Fan was more concerned about this matter. The thunderstorm wasn't sothing anyone could handle. When the opposite side rushed out at that ti, not only did they actually lure away the thunderstorm, but they also managed to return alive. Clearly, all of this was very suspicious. Naturally, Ding Fan wouldn't bring it up back then as everyone was imrsed in the emotions of being moved by Li Zong. Obviously, it would have been inappropriate for him to say anything at that ti.
But now, Ding Fan clearly wanted to ask. After all, in his heart, he was convinced that this guy was definitely up to no good, and his return this ti was evidently the greatest threat to everyone. Although Ding Fan thought so, apart from Ye Ningbing, no one else was inclined to think that way. Everyone was touched by so things about Li Zong, but in Ding Fan's eyes, these matters were very suspicious, even a bit unreasonable.
"Big Brother Li Zong, it's great you're back alive. How did you manage to return? You know, that thunderstorm isn't sothing easy to deal with?"
At this mont, Ding Fan looked at Li Zong with aningful eyes, asking with a half-smile.
Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, the two little divine warrior girls were not as averse to Ding Fan. After all, Ding Fan also ant to show concern for the other party. The two little divine warrior girls then looked at Li Zong with faces full of curiosity and asked:
"Yeah, Brother Li Zong, quickly tell us how you managed to escape!"
"Yes, yes, I also really want to know."
In no ti, the two little girls looked at Li Zong with intense curiosity and asked.
Li Zong heard everyone's words, sighed, and with a look of difficulty said:
"It really scared to death. Let's talk as we walk."
Li Zong's words were clearly leaving a cliffhanger. But everyone imdiately nodded in agreent.
Then the group started walking forward while Li Zong continued speaking:
"When I rushed out, I found that indeed, the thunderclouds in the sky followed . At first, I was a little happy because I could actually draw the thunderstorm away, but my joy didn't last long. The thunderclouds over my head kept increasing, and lightning struck from ti to ti. I was extrely embarrassed and scared, and at that mont, I couldn't think of any other solution except to run."
Hearing Li Zong's words, everyone couldn't help but feel heartache for him. Apparently, Li Zong had gone to divert the thunderstorm to save everyone, knowing that it wasn't sothing easy to deal with.
When the crowd heard Li Zong say this, they couldn't help but worry about him while being very curious about what thod he used to make it back.
"Brother Li Zong, hurry up and tell us how you got back!"
"Yeah, yeah, I also want to know. It certainly wasn't easy, right..."
At this mont, the two little divine warrior girls asked with intense curiosity.
Ding Fan couldn't help but feel a bit amused by the little girls' words, obviously wanting to know how he managed to escape. Clearly, that thunderstorm was not an ordinary entity, and Ding Fan wanted to see what kind of story he would weave.
Moreover, at this mont, Ding Fan had already noticed many loopholes in his narrative. He said there were a lot of thunderclouds gathered above him, yet nothing happened to him, which was clearly impossible. And the biggest question was why the thundercloud would inexplicably follow him, which was the biggest doubt for Ding Fan.
However, Ding Fan didn't point it out, instead continuing to look at Li Zong with a slightly playful expression, following the two little divine warrior girls in asking:
"Yeah, with such dangerous lightning, how did you manage to get back?"
On hearing Ding Fan's words and those of the two little divine warriors, Li Zong's eyes narrowed slightly, and he put on a very pitiable expression, saying:
"At the ti, it was just my luck; several lightning strikes missed . Finally, I ran to a giant tree. I didn't have ti to consider how enormous that tree was, but I felt intense spiritual energy around it. So I thought I could ditate there while resisting the thunder. After all, the giant tree provided shelter, making it easier to withstand the lightning. But, incredibly, when the lightning reached above the giant tree, it suddenly dissipated, and then there was no more lightning."
Li Zong paused slightly, perhaps due to so tension from recalling, took a breath, and continued:
"I didn't expect such a miraculous event, but it was indeed a great boon for at the ti. My little life was spared once again. Although there were still sounds of thunder in the Thunder Abyss, they were far off. My location was relatively safe. Afterwards, surviving such a catastrophe, I decided to hurry back to find you all. After all, it's your first ti here, but I've been here a few tis, so I clearly know the place better. And I had to fulfill my promise to you, to help you find the Gathering Spirit Herb. Although it's a bit difficult to find, I believe with our unrelenting effort, we will definitely gain sothing!"
Finally, Li Zong finished in one breath, and the crowd couldn't help but look at him with gratitude. Everyone, except Ding Fan, was visibly moved by his words, even Ye Ningbing's expression towards Li Zong was much more friendly.
Ding Fan didn't say anything, but in his heart, he was chuckling coldly. It sounded touching that soone would consider others during a life-and-death situation, but did Ding Fan believe there were such good people in the world? Even if there were, would soone disregard their own safety for others for no reason? Besides, they just t for the first ti.
Why would he be so nice to them without any reason? Could it really be because of his noble nature? If Ding Fan hadn't noticed the strong scent of blood on him before, Ding Fan might have been willing to believe it. But now, believing his nonsense was absolutely impossible.
Moreover, Ding Fan noticed many holes in his story. He said he hid under a large tree, but any cultivator with so experience would know that hiding under a tree during a thunderstorm is the most unsafe option, yet he did it. Didn't he understand this?
Clearly, his story is very questionable.
Moreover, Ding Fan heard him say that the giant tree saved him. But the plants in the Thunder Abyss hardly have space to grow, so how could there be a giant tree? All of this was undoubtedly lies fabricated by him.
Though Ding Fan had his thoughts, he didn't say anything. He knew that everyone had evidently placed their faith in Li Zong, and even if he spoke up, it would be to no avail. Thinking of this, Ding Fan rather admired this guy for his eloquence.
"Brother Li Zong, you are truly admirable! I believe we will definitely find that Gathering Spirit Herb!"
"Yes, yes, we are sure to find it!"
...
For a mont, the two little divine warriors sincerely said to Li Zong while looking at him.
At this mont, after hearing their words, Li Zong seed to nod determinedly but said nothing.
At the side, He Qianyao observed the scene between Li Zong and the two little divine warriors and couldn't help but frown slightly. Clearly, her intuition told her there was sothing amiss with his explanation, but she couldn't pinpoint what exactly. After all, being an adult, she wasn't as easily swayed as the little divine warriors.
However, He Qianyao had a fair impression of Li Zong from before. Despite noticing sothing off, without solid evidence, she wouldn't say much. Clearly, unlike the two little divine warriors, she wasn't blindly trusting of Li Zong.
At this mont, He Qianyao glanced over at Ding Fan, noticing he remained silent with no discernible reaction.
He Qianyao knew that from the beginning, Ding Fan seed to have always felt a bit off about Li Zong, though she hadn't considered it significant. But now, she vaguely perceived so abnormality in Li Zong, which made Ding Fan's earlier concerns seem justified.
But now she knew that the two little divine warriors evidently had deep faith in Li Zong. Even if she spoke up, they'd hardly believe her, especially without evidence, and she knew deep down that even if Li Zong had so motive.
The fact is, he risked his life leading the thunder away for their sake, and if she said sothing that wrongly accused him, it would be very upsetting for him.
After all, He Qianyao was inherently kind-hearted and naturally didn't want to see such a scene.
At this ti, Ye Ningbing was sowhat moved by Li Zong's words. Clearly, Li Zong's speech could readily persuade those young and those like Ye Ningbing without much experience in the Cultivation World. But once Ye Ningbin noticed Ding Fan's reaction, she no longer felt the sa.
After all, in her heart, Ding Fan was irreplaceable. Even if the person was good, if Ding Fan didn't like them, she'd unhesitatingly side with Ding Fan.
Besides, Ye Ningbing fully believed that Ding Fan wasn't soone easily envious. Clearly, the person must have issues; otherwise, Ding Fan wouldn't find them so repulsive.
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