Looking back to Ao Yue's side, his heart sank. This woman in white was pressing him relentlessly, clearly unwilling to let the matter go. His eyes shifted as an idea came to him, and he pretended to be aggrieved. "Senior, please see the truth. I really did find this sword art. A few days ago, I was exploring the depths of the Falling Immortal Mountain Range when I happened upon a cave. Inside was a cultivator's skeleton, and this sword art was placed beside it. Seeing that the cultivator was already dead, I boldly took the sword art. If I have offended you in any way, I ask that Senior forgive me."
The woman's eyes softened slightly at his words, but her tone remained cold. "Oh? The depths of the Falling Immortal Mountain Range? Do you know where that cave is?"
Seeing that the woman seemed to be relenting, Ao Yue secretly rejoiced. He hurriedly embellished the nonexistent cave's location, describing it vividly as though he had personally experienced it.
After listening to Ao Yue's description, the woman pondered for a moment before saying, "The depths of the Falling Immortal Mountain Range are fraught with danger. For a lone Qi Condensation Stage cultivator like you to come out alive, you certainly have a strong life force." She paused, then continued, "Since you obtained the sword art, you can be considered fated to possess it. However, its origins are unclear. You must cultivate it carefully and never use it recklessly, lest you bring disaster upon yourself."
Ao Yue hurriedly nodded in agreement, but inwardly cursed, This woman is really troublesome. She clearly wants to seize my sword art, yet insists on pretending to be so righteous.
Seeing his obsequious attitude, the woman's expression eased somewhat. "Since you have come here, you