The bustling tourists in the small town, and the peaceful atmosphere amidst the clamor, affect everyone bit by bit.

After nearly a month of mental tension, always having to be cautious and on guard, occasionally going through a few big battles, the myriad emotions in this experience are truly indescribable to those who haven't lived it!

Returning to a peaceful environment, Celestial Punishment Daoist cupped his hands towards Xiao Tian and the others and said, "Everyone, we can only escort you this far. Next, we must return to the sect to report some matters to the Sect Leader."

The Lei Tong brothers stepped forward simultaneously and cupped their hands, "Regarding the cooperation we agreed upon earlier, we will do our utmost to persuade the Sect Leader. With Mr. Ghost Face involved, the issue shouldn't be too significant!"

Ghost Face chuckled bitterly in his heart, thinking it might not be so simple, but he didn't say anything outwardly, just nodded lightly.

"Mr. Xiao Tian!"

The Lei Tong brothers turned their gaze to Xiao Tian, speaking sincerely, "If you ever need our help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. We'll certainly assist if we can!"

Xiao Tian chuckled lightly, "Likewise, if you ever need my help, feel free to say so!"

Xiao Tian felt quite favorable toward the Lei Tong brothers; regardless of their motives, they were loyal to him, and making friends wasn't a bad idea!

Upon hearing Xiao Tian's dream-come-true words, the Lei Tong brothers exchanged a glance filled with excitement and joy, feeling that their efforts hadn't been in vain!

Beside them, Celestial Punishment Daoist glanced back at his unrefined son Yun You, but still couldn't muster the words, only nodding towards Xiao Tian.

After everyone bid farewell, Celestial Punishment Daoist led his disciples back to the mountain. However, just then, Xiao Tian's voice called from behind.

"Wait a minute!"

Turning around, Xiao Tian fished a box out of his pocket and handed it to the Lei Tong brothers, "Here's your Soul-Devouring Spider Silk, returning it to its rightful owner!"

Master Lei was taken aback, then chuckled and shook his head, "This treasure is yours now, and it's fortunate you didn't use it, otherwise everyone would have perished together!"

Xiao Tian was surprised, "So you can use it in reverse?!"

Master Lei laughed and confirmed it, looking at Xiao Tian with a trace of admiration, then covered his mouth and used True Qi to transmit the full method of use into Xiao Tian's ear.

In this situation, Xiao Tian didn't refuse, though he internally chuckled bitterly at the depth of these two's cunning, always leaving a backup plan.

It seemed they entrusted their lives to him, but as he accepted, he had already stepped into their trap.

...

After the Kunlun Sect crowd left, only five people remained: Xiao Tian, Melinda, Lin Bingxuan, Ghost Face, and Ji Dantong.

Ji Dantong, under the focused gaze of everyone, forced a slight smile, "Thanks to you all, I must return to my sect. Until fate lets us meet again!"

At this point, Ji Dantong couldn't help but gaze deeply at Xiao Tian, her eyes growing complex.

Just as Ji Dantong was about to turn away, a childish voice rang out.

"Big brother, you haven't left yet?!"

A little girl holding a candied hawthorn almost taller than herself called to Xiao Tian, her eyes couldn't hide the delight.

Ji Dantong turned her body back around, furrowing her brow as she saw the cute little girl.

Why did the little girl's voice sound so familiar?!

As the girl's bright laughter and sweet voice continued, Ji Dantong's expression grew more excited and restless.

"Little sister, can I say a few words to you alone?" Ji Dantong bent down with her hands on her knees, trying to make her smile look friendly and kind.

However, unable to suppress her excitement, Ji Dantong's expression appeared to the girl as terrifying as a big bad wolf, trying to trick her!

The little girl instinctively recoiled, hiding half her body behind Xiao Tian, seemingly startled.

The others, clearly noticing Ji Dantong's unusual behavior, looked at her curiously, not knowing what happened.

"Could you help persuade her? I truly have something very important to verify!" Ji Dantong, clearly seeing the girl's closeness to Xiao Tian, spoke with a serious expression, earnestly requesting.

"Verify what?"

To Xiao Tian, Ji Dantong, though sometimes very irritable and quite proud in everyday life, showed no malice!

Such people, appearing fierce on the surface, genuinely have a soft heart and hold no grudges!

Nevertheless, since the matter involved a third party, Xiao Tian couldn't help but ask.

"It's related to a secret of my sect, so I can't explain in detail."

Ji Dantong spoke quickly, showing an anxious expression, "But I can tell you this: if my guess is proven right, it would be a tremendous blessing for my sect and this little girl!"

Xiao Tian frowned; although Ji Dantong was vague, her sincerity and honesty were undeniable.

After pondering briefly, Xiao Tian squatted down, gently stroking the little girl's head, and said softly, "Don't worry! She's not a bad person; she just wants to say a couple of words to you."

"Say, say what?" 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

The little girl still looked a bit timidly at Ji Dantong, prompting her to realize her lapse and quickly calm herself using the Heart Method, forcibly steadying herself,

However, the Heart Method could only stabilize her heartbeat and reduce the blush on her face. Yet, no Heart Method, however profound, could remove the excitement and uncontrollable thrill in Ji Dantong's eyes.

After calming down, Ji Dantong was much better than before, so the little girl no longer regarded her as a human trafficker.

Seeing the little girl finally nodding in agreement, Ji Dantong embraced her, disappearing instantly.

Melinda moved to chase after them immediately to prevent any mischievous intentions Ji Dantong might have, but Xiao Tian stopped her.

For some reason, at that moment, Ji Dantong gave him an inscrutable feeling.

Despite his current strength being far from its peak, Xiao Tian's eyesight remained as sharp as ever.

To be utterly unable to fathom someone couldn't be unheard of, but it shouldn't apply to a girl around twenty.

His instinct told him that even if Melinda caught up, it would be futile.

Besides, with the power Ji Dantong showed, she wasn't someone ordinary people could contend with; even if they could protect the little girl 24/7, her parents likely wouldn't agree!

Thus, it might be better to wait and see what Ji Dantong truly intended to do!