Hearing Chen Lin's words, Huangfu Qingrou broke into a smile.
"Don't misunderstand, husband. I simply can't bear to part with you. I have no other thoughts. If you can leave this realm through this trading convention, I'll be happier than anyone."
After a pause, she grew serious again. "Husband, if you have a chance to leave, don't give it up for the sake of our feelings! If you leave, I can seek refuge with my great-aunt. I doubt I'll be in any danger. And perhaps I can accompany Immortal Superior Xiyue when she leaves this realm. That way, we'll still have a chance to meet in another plane."
Chen Lin's face darkened. Speechless, he said, "Are you saying I've been holding you back, wife?"
Huangfu Qingrou smiled. "If you feel guilty, husband, then become a Supreme Expert as soon as possible. That way, I can rely on you to attain the Great Dao of eternal life!"
"Haha, easily done!"
Chen Lin laughed heartily.
He knew she was trying to put his worries to rest, but there were still many things he had yet to do in this realm. Even if he truly could leave through the Carefree Assembly, he would have to consider it carefully.
Just then, the token in his hand suddenly trembled, its activation complete.
Countless rays of light then streamed from it, crisscrossing to form a Light Curtain before them.
Two star marks were clearly visible on the Light Curtain.
The unmistakable feature immediately delighted Chen Lin. He took Bai Ruxue's ring in hand, put away the Divine Snail Shell, then quickly found a concealed spot and secured the ring inside a specially made box.
"Let's go!"
Taking Huangfu Qingrou's hand, he stepped into the Light Curtain with her.
After a powerful tugging sensation, both felt their