The Spirit Boat sped through the clear sky. Its protective formation made the breeze blowing against them pleasantly warm, yet even such a comfortable environment could not dispel the worry from Xu Yueying's face.
"Husband, do you think Fellow Daoist Luo will agree?
They say the first generation of Ascended Cultivators are cautious and suspicious. Even with Younger Brother Bai acting as an intermediary this time, he probably won't readily trust Cultivators like us, whom he has only met once, will he?"
At last, Xu Yueying could no longer suppress her inner worry and asked Qiu Wannian.
"I can't say for certain either."
Qiu Wannian first shook his head with a sigh, then consoled her solemnly:
"Fellow Daoist Luo is certainly suspicious of us. If it were me, I would be the same.
But judging from his demeanor at the gathering, he should already be tempted by the treasures in the Sealed Secret Realm. Now it only depends on whether his abilities are great enough to give him the courage.
Still, my lady, there is no need to worry too much. Don't forget that after Younger Brother Bai was injured, we purchased a Thunder Strike at the auction. We do not absolutely need Fellow Daoist Luo's help."
"Brother Qiu, it is not that this old man wishes to dampen your spirits, but although that Thunder Strike is quite effective against demonic creatures, its power is still somewhat lacking. I fear it will only barely be enough to hold off the enemy and let us escape the Secret Realm alive."
The ancient jade slip recording the Sealed Secret Realm had originally been obtained by Mo Buping. He had investigated it extensively and was the one among the three who understood the dangers of this trip best.
"Brother Mo, although that demonic