“I understand.”

Delainey nodded lightly, stood up, and said, “I’ll return to my room to get ready. Then, I’ll go with James to the Southern Plains.”

“It’s good that you’re such an astute child.”

There were no other words that needed to be exchanged between the two.

Delainey picked up the book on the table, turned around, and left the library.

…

James had been waiting for about 20 minutes in Mount Thunder Sect’s reception hall.

20 minutes later, Jackson walked back into the hall with a wom