"It's okay," said Jiang Ning. "At least, he now has a new understanding of this world."

Just as Mr Lang had mentioned, this world was simply too dangerous.

However, the world now wasn't the same as the world Mr Lang remembered. Many things had changed over the years. It was obvious that Mr Lang hadn't come out for a long time now.

"Master, what should we do now? We have to try and catch him," said Fang Qiu. "We don't know what someone as powerful as him is capable of after he escapes." How could he not be worried?

Mr Lang was simply too formidable. Since barely anyone could stop him, there would be severe consequences if Mr Lang wanted to do anything.

Jiang Ning looked into the distance with his profound eyes and could almost see Mr Lang from behind.

"He knows better than to act rashly."

Since Mr Lang had refused to leave the mountain gate, there must be something that he was wary about.

Perhaps it was a particular person.

The things that Mr Lang said at Qingshan Sect all pointed to this.

He wouldn't dare to reveal himself easily.

In fact, he probably had to carefully cover his tracks.

Jiang Ning wasn't too worried. There were rules in the world that didn't change simply because of one man.

Even if it did, very few people were capable of doing so.

Mr Lang clearly wasn't that man.

"Do your job and stay sharp," ordered Jiang Ning.

"Got it!"

Everyone nodded.

After Jiang Ning left them with some instructions, he headed back to Donghai.

He didn't go home immediately. Even though he missed Lin Yuzhen immensely, he had to look for Lu Jing now.

At the lab.

Lu Jing looked like a lunatic to anybody who didn't know him.

From the moment he entered the lab, he was a different man. After the eight reclusive clans sent the

ancient texts from their clansover, he studied them relentlessly.

"Professor Lu works too hard. I told him to take a break, but he refused to." Huang Yuming was clearly powerless.

He led Jiang Ning to the meeting room at the lab, which was packed with books.

There was a step ladder on the side used for accessing books on the higher shelves.

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"Professor Lu?" shouted Jiang Ning.

A mountain of books tipped over,

and Lu Jing stuck his head out from the heap of books. He was

velo

disheveled and didn't look like a

refined scholar at all.

If no one knew better, they would have assumed he was some homeless man.

"Jiang Ning, you're here!"

Lu Jing's eyes glinted with excitement. Although they were bloodshot, he didn't seem exhausted at all.

"Perfect. I have some new findings to share with you. This world is simply amazing!"

He couldn't wait to tell Jiang Ning about his discovery, so he almost tripped when he climbed out from under the pile of books.

Jiang Ning reached his hand out to

support him. "Slow down!"

Lu Jing smiled as he disregarded his image and pulled Jiang Ning's hand, then headed to the lab.

In comparison to the chaos in the

meeting room, the lab was very tidy. All the data, books, or records ke had were kept in an orderly and accessible manner.

The conscientious and meticulous lab was a true reflection of Lu Jing's personality.

"Look at this!" Lu Jing raised his head to glance at Huang Yuming. "Mind getting me a glass of water? I'm parched."

He hadn't drunk water all day, so he was worried that he would have trouble speaking.

Huang Yuming hurriedly poured Lu Jing some water and handed it to him.

"Thanks."

Lu Jing quickly took a few sips. After his throat was much better, he turned on the computer to project his findings on the wall. "Jiang Ning, look! What's this?"