Reunion, Changes

Shen Mo took out the Sound Transmission Talisman and gave it a look. Before long, a knowing smile appeared on his face.

He immediately bid farewell to the cultivators present, recalled the Devouring Centipede into his sword-domain space, and transformed into a streak of golden radiance as he fled toward the western horizon.

Before long, Shen Mo saw the Heaven-Patrolling Tower Ship floating above the white clouds, slowly sailing toward him.

At the bow, Zhao Lingyin—whom he had not seen for years, yet whose appearance had not changed in the slightest—was waving to him with a gentle smile... Her black hair was like silk, her smile like the moon, her beautiful eyes shimmering with affection. The sight was like a painting that would never fade.

The next instant, Shen Mo's escaping light descended upon the tower ship;

With a wave of his hand, he activated every restriction array aboard. Then, amid Zhao Lingyin's soft cry, he swept her up by the waist and strode into their quarters.

No one could be seen amid the clouds, yet human voices rang out;

Evening light entered the spring window, then shone once more upon the red curtains.

Half a month later, the Heaven-Patrolling Tower Ship appeared at Chong'a Mountain in Yu Province.

With the restored teleportation array, they could have returned directly to the sect from Dingbo City. However, a brief parting made Shen Mo and Zhao Lingyin feel like newlyweds, and they were in no hurry to return to the River-Facing Sect. Instead, they sailed the treasure ship all the way back from Sea Province.

Shen Mo's return immediately caused a tremendous stir within the River-Facing Sect.

Ever since Bright Moon Peak Master Yuan Jing had returned to Chong'a Mountain, the River-Facing Sect had learned that his combat strength had become