(Chapter 161 has already been merged with this chapter.)
Zhou Heng didn't linger, his figure leaped up, and in an instant, he was far away.
Just a few minutes later, he returned to the inn. Pushing open the door of his room, dozens of candles were lit inside, emitting a soft glow, which seemed to cleanse his murderous aura, instantly making his mind tranquil and clear.
"You're back?" said Xiao Huoshui with a lazy voice that sounded as sweet as honey squeezed from its comb, enchantingly delightful.
Zhou Heng couldn't help but feel his heart stir; he had a busy night ahead of him!
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The night passed, and Zhou Heng first refined the essence of life he had obtained from Ying Bingfeng and Yue Hu. This didn't take much time, but the increase in strength was negligible. Then, he took out the purple bell.
