Night gradually fell. In the backyard of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Hu Liena looked at the white-robed figure standing on the bridge railing, a faint smile appearing on her face.
She turned and glanced around. Seeing no one nearby, she slowly approached him!
Looking at that familiar back, she could not help reaching out to embrace him.
Yet the man before her stepped straight around her, as though he thoroughly disliked her.
"We haven't seen each other for a few days. Have you grown so distant already? We shared sweetness and hardship, and made it through a deathtrap together, after all!"
Hearing the voice behind him, Ye Xingchen smiled faintly!
He turned to look at Hu Liena and said mildly:
"That Bibi Dong didn't come herself, and actually sent you to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. She really thinks too little of me!"
"When I get the chance, I'll have a talk with her and ask just what she means by this. Besides, my reason for asking you out here is simple. I've already established my own sect, the Heavenly Court. Would you be willing to join my sect?"
"The Heavenly Court?"
Hearing this, Hu Liena first froze, then felt a surge of secret delight!
So this man does have a place for me in his eyes. Smiling a little awkwardly, she teased:
"I'm the Saintess of Spirit Hall, you know. Do you think it would be appropriate for me to join your Heavenly Court?"
Unconcerned, Ye Xingchen smiled, glanced at the woman before him, then flicked his hand and made to leave!
This left Hu Liena feeling awkward. She hurriedly grabbed Ye Xingchen's sleeve and said:
"Oh, I was only joking! Once I've driven back the Clear Sky Sect here, I'll take the opportunity to join