Three days later.
The wooden boat headed east, the green mountains on both banks constantly sweeping past behind them. Dressed like a fisherman, Dai Yao sat at the bow, his bare feet cutting through the surface of the water. As he looked at the mask in his hand, he could not help sinking into thought.
This was the Asura Emperor's mask.
If all went smoothly, they would both be able to return to Spirit City without incident. He was not afraid of seeing Bibi Dong, nor was he afraid of the soul beast forces hiding within Spirit Hall and watching him covetously. He simply did not know how to face Hu Liena.
He had clearly been right beside Hu Liena, watching her search madly for the Asura Emperor, yet he had said nothing. Later, he had personally shattered Hu Liena's devoted heart. Before he came to the Heaven Dou Empire, Hu Liena had learned his identity, yet she had still expressed her feelings like a moth flying into the flame.
Dai Yao badly wanted to run away, because from the very beginning, the feelings between him and Hu Liena had been a mistake.
A mistake born of Bibi Dong.
He sighed softly and looked up. The mountain wind blew over, its damp breath striking his face and sweeping away some of the frustration in his heart. Gathering himself again, he reminded himself that he had not yet left the Heaven Dou Empire. He could not let down his guard.
He stood and returned to the cabin. Just as he was about to tidy things up, he discovered Qian Renxue, still in Xue Qinghe's appearance, lying on the bed in the rear cabin and staring straight at him.
Dai Yao was somewhat pleasantly surprised and said, "You're finally awake?!"
Qian Renxue