Back in Derene City, the first thing Bai Zemin did was, naturally, to put down Seraphina who seemed to be on the verge of a heart attack.
"Hey, are you okay?" he asked as he reached out his hand and helped her steady herself.
"I- I'm fine... Probably." Seraphina whispered, trying to steady herself on her feet. She looked at him with accusing eyes and said in a whining voice, "Don't you know the meaning of the word gentleness? Who in their right mind starts running at such speed through the forests while carrying another person? Hm?"
Bai Zemin coughed in a miserable attempt to cover up his awkwardness and embarrassment as he slowly said, "Ponytails, the situation warranted it, don't you think? Besides, look, didn't I bring you back safe and sound? You're in one piece even after being surrounded by five soul evolvers above level 150! A feat you can surely brag about for years to come!"
