In the cramped space, which resembled an old bookstore, the gap between the two rows of bookshelves was barely wide enough for Lin Yu to turn around.
And in a space like this, the girl Yong Lian took another step toward Lin Yu, forcing herself in front of him.
However, Lin Yu felt no trace of ambiguity whatsoever.
If he had to describe it...
He felt like the chancellor in White Emperor City whom Emperor Zhaolie had entrusted with his final wishes.
"Arthur... I shall address you as such for now."
"Since you are willing to take over the 'Fear Project' and help Huo Le ascend to the position of head of the Nightless Sky Family, would you be willing... to help me with something else as well?"
Nightless Sky Yong Lian spoke in a low voice.
Although she was the all-powerful head of the Nightless Sky Family who held the world in the palm of her hand, the Chosen of the God of Wisdom, one of the strongest people in the Barren Realm, and an immensely powerful alchemist who had mastered Supreme Alchemy,
there were clearly still matters beyond Nightless Sky Yong Lian's capabilities.
For example, what came after her death.
Lin Yu looked at Nightless Sky Yong Lian. It was rare to see such an absolute superior reveal this vulnerable side of herself, and it naturally inspired even greater sympathy.
But Lin Yu did not agree immediately.
"You think too highly of me... Protecting the Nightless Sky Family doesn't seem like something I'm capable of."
"I can certainly help within the limits of my ability... But if the Nightless Sky Family truly encounters something that damages it to the core, what could I do?"
Nightless Sky Yong Lian raised her head and looked at Lin Yu, still speaking