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The young lady in blue, Liu Chengyan, gracefully said, "Lord Shen, your cultivation is the highest among us. Would it be possible for us to advance and retreat together with you?"
Liu Ruyan had a cool demeanor and a hint of warmth hidden in her eyes, her words like a breath of spring wind.
The other four saints and saintesses showed great interest upon hearing this, turning their gaze towards Shen Qing.
Shen Qing smiled slightly and nodded, "Of course."
"I have a solitary nature, not fond of company; I plan to explore alone, farewell." A saint suddenly interrupted, shattering the surrounding silence.
He looked only seventeen or eighteen, somewhat rebellious.
Shen Qing was slightly taken aback, then nodded and said, "That's fine too; splitting into more teams will make exploration more efficient."
"Then I wish to go alone as well."
"Lord Shen, farewell."
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