The girl's robes were tattered, her hair disheveled, and her face still bore wounds where blood had already dried and crusted.

She was none other than the young woman Xiao Lingchen had driven into a miserable retreat back in Tianshui City.

At that time, Xiao Lingchen had absorbed the power of the sun, causing his strength to surge dramatically. With a single sword strike, he had slain the old servant traveling with her, and she herself had nearly perished. Fortunately, the protective heart bracelet her master had given her saved her life at the last moment and whisked her back to Xuantian Palace.

Ran Tu’s gaze fell upon the girl, his eyes filled with surprise.