"So that's how it is." Lu Xiaotian nodded. He didn't think Yue Yu was particularly cold-blooded. Given the situation, this was probably the only condition that could save her life. Anyone else would have made the same decision.
"I'll have to trouble Fellow Daoist Lu to take me out of the cave abode." Yue Yu cupped her hands as she spoke, though her heart was uneasy. She had barely escaped with her life inside that sword formation and knew its power all too well. She had now relied on Purple Bamboo Spirit Grass to break through to the middle stage of Spirit Transformation, yet she had still been in grave danger within the formation. Just now, without even using that demonic-looking cultivation art, Lu Xiaotian had raised a hand and stopped dozens upon dozens of Sword Qi.
He had probably broken through his previous realm. Even before that breakthrough, she had been no match for him. Now she had improved, but he had clearly advanced even further. If this human wanted to kill her, it probably wouldn't take much effort. Besides, he had only agreed to save her from the formation. He had never promised to take her out of the cave abode.
"If Fellow Daoist Lu agrees, I can help you obtain more Nascent Souls and soul essences from Spirit Transformation demons later."
"What do you mean?" Whether or not to take her along was still undecided, but it made little difference to Lu Xiaotian at present.
"My father is an important war general of the Fire Tiger Clan. Quite a few rivals threaten his position, but he can't conveniently act against them himself. With Fellow Daoist Lu's strength, if I create an opportunity for you, you could reap quite a rich harvest. My father could also prepare a