The spar with Cao Ying had actually been more of a joke.
Lu Yunxiao had not taken it too seriously.
Perhaps Cao Ying herself knew that as well.
She was no longer who she had been before. After advancing to an eighth-tier alchemist, she could sense Lu Yunxiao's strength.
Though it was concealed, it carried an immense pressure.
It even gave Cao Ying the illusion that he was more frightening than her teacher, Xuan Kongzi.
She understood that Lu Yunxiao might have reached a height in alchemy that she could not comprehend.
Though she stressed the agreement, she had never truly thought of winning.
Because she knew her own limits.
She had some idea of just how capable she was.
"Then we'll wait and see."
Cao Ying lifted her dainty face, looking charming and playful.
She had always been the alluring, seductive sort, with a trace of cool aloofness and the pride innate to her.
In truth, a woman like this was tremendously tempting to men.
Lu Yunxiao had never concealed his admiration for Cao Ying.
Although he had not ended up with her, Cao Ying was undoubtedly a beauty who met his standards for a partner in every respect.
They simply had fate but no destined bond.
He understood Cao Ying's feelings, and he understood her concerns. He also knew that if he wished, winning Cao Ying over would not be difficult at all.
But he was already content and had no need to seek out more women.
He no longer lacked love.
"It seems Miss Cao Ying is full of confidence."
Lu Yunxiao smiled, then asked, "With the Pill Gathering approaching, has anything important happened in Holy Pill City?"
"Why doesn't Miss Cao Ying tell me about it and help pass the time?"
If he wanted to know