Beneath Wood Emperor Mountain

"If it's the Soul Hall, then we'll deal with soldiers as they come and water with earth as it flows."

Lu Yunxiao's gaze turned sharp, though a faint smile still rested on his face.

As long as he obtained the Nine Marvelous Jade Crystal Bamboo, acquired the Inner World Method, and cultivated an Inner World, then in this vast Central Continent, he could simply alter his appearance and disappear into the crowd.

What could the Soul Hall possibly do to him?

As for their abundance of strong people... heh, would he be afraid?

Who didn't have a few trump cards up their sleeve?

He, Lu, had always liked keeping a billion tricks hidden!

Even if he encountered a powerful enemy, he would merely have to reveal one of his trump cards. It was no big deal.

"Th-this... all right. As long as you think it'll work, I'm fine with it."

Xiao Yi Xian hesitated before nodding. She had only offered advice, but since Lu Yunxiao had made his decision, she would certainly follow it.

"Hehe, good Xian'er."

Lu Yunxiao chuckled and gently stroked Xiao Yi Xian's jade hand.

Xiao Yi Xian smiled softly, her bright eyes glimmering with tender affection.

After dinner, everyone returned to their rooms to rest.

Lu Yunxiao stood by the window, gazing out at the night sky.

Brilliant stars and a bright moon—the nighttime sky was exceptionally dazzling.

"What are you doing?"

A warm, delicate body embraced Lu Yunxiao from behind, and a gentle voice slowly sounded.

A smile curled across Lu Yunxiao's lips. His large hand covered Xiao Yi Xian's fair jade hand, his eyes filled with doting warmth.

"Nothing much. Just spacing out." Lu Yunxiao turned around, drawing Xiao Yi Xian's delicate body into his embrace as he spoke softly.

"Are you worried