The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 974

Chapter 974: Chapter 971 Parting in Sorrow Chapter 974: Chapter 971 Parting in Sorrow “Alright, I understand. Regarding this matter, do not speak of it to anyone else,” Shen Luo said softly after a moment of silence.

“Yes, Master, rest assured,” the Mirror Fiend replied hastily upon seeing Shen Luo's solemn expression.

Shen Luo did not say anything more. He waved his hand, sending the Mirror Fiend away, and continued flying forward, quickly arriving at another area within the Heavenly Book Space.

A golden cage sat quietly there, with Lin Xinyue still imprisoned inside.

Bai Xiaotian was standing next to the cage, trying to say something to Lin Xinyue, but she seemed indifferent to his words.

Shen Luo, upon seeing this scene, shook his head inwardly. Although he himself had no experience in pursuing women, he could tell that Bai Xiaotian's one-sided attempts to please her would only backfire.

“Shen Luo, how long do you intend to keep me locked up?” Lin Xinyue stood up immediately upon seeing Shen Luo appear.

“Miss Lin speaks too seriously. I do not wish to imprison you; it was just that I encountered enemies outside earlier and had to temporarily restrict your movements. Now that the matter has concluded, once you answer a few questions for us, you may leave freely,” Shen Luo said with a slight smile.

“What do you want to ask?” Lin Xinyue looked at Shen Luo with a wary gaze.

“Miss Lin is a favored disciple of the Silk Cave, as far as I know. Silk Cave has always had good relations with Daughter Village, so why would you assist the Refining Body Altar in moving against Daughter Village this time?” Shen Luo squinted his eyes as he asked.

Upon hearing Shen Luo's question, Bai Xiaotian also turned his gaze towards Lin Xinyue.

“How would I know? I am merely an ordinary disciple of Silk Cave. We can only follow the orders given by those above us,” Lin Xinyue huffed.

“Is that really the truth? Miss Lin, you might not be aware, but I have cultivated a Pupil Technique that allows me to judge whether someone is lying through their eyes. This technique has a somewhat mesmerizing effect, capable of coaxing out one's innermost secrets. Considering that we are old acquaintances, I do not wish to use this technique on you, but I hope you won't force me to employ it either,” Shen Luo's eyes turned blue, each swirling with a rapidly spinning vortex that made one feel dizzy at a glance, as if it could suck in the spirit and soul of a person.

Lin Xinyue's expression stiffened, and after a moment of silence, she said, “I have heard the elders within my Sect discuss that the Refining Body Altar seemed to have made a deal with Bai Patriarch of our Sect, exchanging a treasured item for Silk Cave's alliance.”

“A treasured item? What kind of treasure?” Shen Luo asked eagerly.

“This matter is a strict secret within our Sect, not something someone of my status is privy to,” Lin Xinyue said openly, spreading her hands.

Shen Luo was silent for a moment, then looked towards Bai Xiaotian and asked, “Brother Bai, do you have any questions for her?”

Bai Xiaotian was taken aback by Shen Luo's question and hesitated for a moment before looking at Lin Xinyue, “Miss Lin, you should understand my feelings by now, during this period of time. Is there truly no chance for me?”

“You are a human cultivator, and I am from the Demon Clan. Men and demons follow different paths; it is impossible between us. There's no need for you to waste your time with me,” Lin Xinyue said without any hesitation, shaking her head.

Bai Xiaotian opened his mouth but sighed in disappointment, his expression turning somber.

Seeing this, Shen Luo also sighed and cast a spell to dissolve the cage surrounding Lin Xinyue.

“Now that I am in your hands, how do you intend to dispose of me?” Lin Xinyue, having regained her freedom, did not attempt to flee but instead looked at Shen Luo.

“Brother Bai, what do you think?” Shen Luo looked towards Bai Xiaotian.

“Let her go,” Bai Xiaotian said after a moment of silence.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xinyue showed a hint of surprise on her face, yet she did not say anything.

Shen Luo gave a faint smile upon hearing this, formed a hand signal, and waved. The trio left the Heavenly Book Space and appeared in an ocean trench on the seabed.

“Shen Luo, did you manage to inquire about that blue ancient mirror for me?” Lin Xinyue asked as she felt relieved leaving the golden space.

“I did. That mirror was acquired by my spirit beast from a human cultivator…” Shen Luo briefly repeated what the Mirror Fiend had told him earlier, but he omitted the name Liu Feiyan.

“For the rest, my spirit beast doesn't remember much, but I've already sent her to investigate; perhaps she'll uncover something,” Shen Luo concluded.

Since Lin Xinyue was a disciple of the Silk Cave and she deeply cared about her sister's affairs, Shen Luo naturally kept something to himself, considering he might exchange it for some vital information from her in the future.

“Thank you, Friend Shen. If you find out anything later, please use this to inform this little girl. I will surely express my gratitude grandly,” Lin Xinyue said after a moment of silence, taking out a Communication Array Disc and passing it over.

“Although there was some discord between you and me before, as long as Miss Lin doesn't become an accomplice to the Demon Clan, we can still be friends rather than foes,” Shen Luo said with a smile as he took the Communication Array Disc.

Lin Xinyue nodded, bowed slightly to the two, and then turned into a silver streak of escape light, speeding away into the distance.

Bai Xiaotian watched Lin Xinyue's figure getting further and further away, eventually turning into a small silver dot on the horizon, and he was reluctant to look away.

“There's a destiny that lies in the unknown. If there's fate between you two, there might still be an opportunity to meet again someday,” Shen Luo said, patting Bai Xiaotian on the shoulder.

Bai Xiaotian fell silent at Shen Luo's words, and didn't look away until the silver light on the horizon finally disappeared from view. He then reluctantly retracted his gaze and let out a long breath.

“Let's go,” he said.

Above a vast sea area, Shen Luo and Bai Xiaotian flew low in their flying boat, leaving a long trail on the sea surface with the airflow they created.

“Shen Luo, what now? Should we return to Chang'an, or…” Bai Xiaotian asked gloomily, standing in the front.

“Speaking with such a lack of strength, what's the matter? Still can't get over that Fox Beauty?” Seeing his state, Shen Luo couldn't help but chuckle.

“No, it's nothing… I just didn't expect that so many people would be bewitched by the Refining Body Altar,” Bai Xiaotian sighed.

“How difficult it is to cultivate to become immortal. The Refining Body Altar claims to have found a shortcut, who amongst the cultivators wouldn't be tempted? It's just that this is tied with the Demon Clan, making things quite complicated,” Shen Luo said with a solemn expression.

“Let's not worry about this for now. We've been out for a long time; we should head back to Chang'an. Everything that happened here should be reported to the Sect and the Government Official,” Bai Xiaotian contemplated.

“Indeed, haha, it looks like you'll be hard at work piloting the flying boat on the way back. I've had some new insights recently and can vaguely sense the threshold of the Peak Nascent Soul stage,” Shen Luo said jovially.

“Are you serious? It hasn't been long since you broke through to the late stage. Shen Luo, tell me honestly, have you secretly learned some crooked techniques from the Refining Body Altar?” Bai Xiaotian asked, turning his head in disbelief.

“Have you seen through me?” Shen Luo asked with feigned surprise.

“Never mind, forget it. I really didn't realize before that you had such good aptitude,” Bai Xiaotian said, pursing his lips.

Shen Luo smiled but did not respond, and began to meditate and cultivate with his eyes closed.