[Oh? Who might this person be?] Yue Lan's curiosity was evident.
"An old acquaintance of mine. I suppose the work I left back then should have been finished by now. It's time I go and start the first part of my plan," Shen Yuan smiled mysteriously and said.
[Hmm? Who are yo—ah, I see. So you are after them now.]
"Yes, old debts should be repaid, even if the debtor is wrong." His lips curled into an evil smile.
[That's thoughtful of you. But going to Sacred Lotus City might become problematic now, especially after your tribulation and recent ascension to Core Disciple status.]
Shen Yuan smirked, taking another sip of wine. "Attention is unavoidable, but I'll keep a low profile. Besides, leaving the sect has been my plan for quite a while now. And I can use the change of scenery."
[True. A trip outside could help clear your mind. But do you think your work would have really been completed?]