Arrival

As soon as Bai Wuya said this, Rujie and Si Youyou, standing nearby, were both thunderstruck, their faces filled with astonishment.

They had never expected Bai Wuya to be so courteous toward Chen Changqing.

Before the two could recover their senses, Chen Changqing spoke first:

"Martial Uncle, you flatter me!"

"To be able to accompany you into the Immortal Secret Realm is something I could only wish for."

Hearing Chen Changqing's reply, Bai Wuya smiled faintly. He said no more, simply closing his eyes and entering quiet cultivation.

At that moment, Rujie's eyes shifted. He looked slyly at Chen Changqing and said in a low voice:

"Brother Changqing, if this Buddha ever runs into trouble in the future, you'll have to stand up for me!"

Chen Changqing smiled helplessly at that, but gave no reply.

Then Si Youyou frowned slightly, her beautiful eyes turning toward Chen Changqing as she said:

"Holy Son Chen, I... I don't think I ever said I would go to the Immortal Secret Realm with you and the monk?"

Chen Changqing was slightly startled. He looked at Si Youyou with some curiosity and asked:

"What?"

"Could it be that Miss Si has arranged to enter the Immortal Secret Realm with someone else?"

Si Youyou paused, her crimson lips parting slightly.

"Th-That isn't the case."

Before Chen Changqing could respond, Rujie suddenly cut in:

"Fairy Si, can't you see it yet?"

"Brother Changqing has taken a fancy to you."

"That's why he wants you to enter the Immortal Secret Realm with us."

"Besides, with a Heavenly Sovereign like Senior Bai accompanying us, once we enter the Immortal Secret Realm, won't we be able to roam wherever we please?"

The moment Rujie's words left his mouth, both Chen Changqing and Si Youyou's expressions changed.

"Hm?"

Si Youyou knitted