Yes, to be honest, Tie Dan originally thought he would form a Daoist companion relationship with Zhen Baiyu and cultivate together.
But now Baiyu is nowhere to be found, calamities abound, and the grudges between the Mystic Sect and the Divine Sect are not so easily resolved. It seems the two are ultimately fated to be apart, and a tough guy like Tie Dan wouldn't dwell on it too much; if it's missed, then so be it.
As for Yao Honglei in front of him...
Honestly, Tie Dan initially wasn't too impressed by this so-called 'Immortal Jiang Ying'.
After all, apart from her figure and cultivation, she wasn't much more exceptional than Baiyu.
However, when this "Blood Poppy Skill" was presented, Tie Dan had to admit he had misjudged her.
Mystic Sect! Indeed not to be underestimated!
