"Still have to follow?"
Hao Ji grimaced but didn't object.
Then the three of them vanished instantly.
While Shi Chun was scouting for Xu Anzhang, a figure flashed into view—not just anyone, but the returning Chu Jingtang, sneaking around suspiciously.
Shi Chun eyed him suspiciously, "What are you doing?"
Chu Jingtang appeared confused as well, "Master, I'm puzzled about something. Now that we've found the Divine Fire, why not leave it for Tong Mingshan? Having an artifact-refining expert, whether it's for winning competitions or anything, wouldn't that be better?"
Without thinking, Shi Chun retorted, "Where is Tong Mingshan?"
"Uh..." Chu Jingtang said, "Didn't he go to the exit area with Wu Jinliang?"
Shi Chun asked, "When is he coming back?"
Chu Jingtang hesitated, "Well, since it's a diversion, I'm afraid we can't be sure of his exact return."