"Leaving the Nine Immortals Palace—is your request really that simple?"
A trace of surprise showed in Lin Xuan's eyes. If it were any other Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, with a Dongxuan cultivator making such a promise, they absolutely would not let such a splendid opportunity slip by.
They would definitely ask for pills or cultivation insights.
Yet Scholar's face was filled with resolve. "That's right. This junior has no other request. If Senior can help my wife and me leave the Nine Immortals Palace, then this junior will be endlessly grateful."
"Very well."
Lin Xuan pondered briefly, then nodded in agreement. Although he had not joined the Nine Immortals Palace, he believed Gu Tianyang would still give him this much face. Besides, it was only letting a mere two Nascent Soul Cultivators leave. There was not even any need to alarm the Palace Master; a word to Red Leaf would be enough.
"Many thanks for Senior's great kindness and virtue."
Their faces were filled with gratitude, and they knelt together to pay their respects.
"There's no need for so much ceremony. To Lin, this is only a small matter."
Lin Xuan sighed. In truth, he understood this husband and wife's state of mind somewhat. After experiencing so many hardships and dangers, they no longer had much desire to seek immortality and pursue the Dao. They only wanted to stay together as a pair; their sole hope was peace.
Only envying mandarin ducks, not immortals!
In truth, such a life was not bad either. After all, the immortal path was arduous and obscure. How many could truly walk all the way to the very end?
A few traces of melancholy appeared on Lin Xuan's face as well. He missed Yue'er.
"You may leave. As for the matter of departing the palace,