3251 Companions
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"A revered figure like the Sky Wolf Venerable, a major power in the Demon Realm, is naturally someone I've heard of." Lu Xiaotian's gaze shifted back and forth between Ying Langtian and Yan Ji.
He couldn't be sure whether his opponent was here in person, as a clone, or through some other means. Since he'd been intercepted, Lu Xiaotian wasn't about to entertain any hopes of escaping just yet.
"You've got some courage. I've always admired courageous people. How about coming with me to the Demon Realm and serving under me?" The silver wolf's gaze remained cold as he studied Lu Xiaotian with interest.
"Of course I can accompany the Venerable to the Demon Realm." Lu Xiaotian nodded.
"You agreed readily enough. With your cultivation and skills, you should do well in the Immortal Realm. Are you really willing to give all that up?" A hint of surprise crossed Ying Langtian's face. He hadn't expected Lu Xiaotian to agree so readily.
"The Dao exists between heaven and earth, and within the heart. The Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm are only different places, each with its own path to the Dao. But only by keeping myself alive can I continue to seek it," Lu Xiaotian replied honestly.
"You're quite candid." The silver wolf chuckled softly. If Lu Xiaotian had been trembling in fear or prostrating himself, pledging to serve with every last breath, the silver wolf would have thought less of him. Lu Xiaotian's attitude made him seem less easy to subdue, but at least he was forthright.
"It's simply that I have no other choice," Lu Xiaotian said with a helpless look.
"So if you're threatened this way again, you'll betray me at any moment?" The silver wolf's tone suddenly turned sinister.