In full view of everyone, Zuo Xiaomo and Lu Lingshan, reunited after a long separation, could not act too intimately.
Yet the way their gazes tangled, giving off the sour stench of romance, drew even more sidelong looks.
To be honest, after learning the inside story, Wang Chen did not think highly of their future.
Although Zuo Xiaomo and Lu Lingshan came from roughly similar backgrounds and neither was a direct descendant of their family, the latter's talent far surpassed the former's. She was destined to travel much farther on the path of cultivation.
By the time Lu Lingshan Broke Through Apertures and Opened the Mansion, Zuo Xiaomo might still be stuck at the Qi Refining bottleneck. Their statuses would then be mismatched.
Even if Zuo Xiaomo worked hard and reached the Purple Mansion realm, what then when Lu Lingshan formed a Golden Core? How would the two of them get along?
Even if they themselves could persevere, the pressure from their sects and families would be difficult to bear.
Of course, not thinking highly of them was one thing; Wang Chen still sincerely hoped that all lovers under heaven could become united!
"Junior Sister Lingshan, let me introduce you."
Only after whispering with Lu Lingshan for quite a while did Zuo Xiaomo finally remember Wang Chen. "This is Senior Brother Wang, whom I told you about. He is also my protector."
"Ling Shan greets Senior Brother."
Lu Lingshan gave Wang Chen a graceful salute. "Thank you for helping take care of Senior Brother Zuo."
Wang Chen smiled. "No need to be so polite."
Lu Lingshan was about to say something more when a thunderous roar suddenly reached everyone's ears.
The time had come. The gates of the Nine Dragon Underground Palace had opened!
Lu Lingshan immediately stuffed a Storage