Xitina's refusal made Chen Lin realize that she had agreed to become his companion purely to keep her promise.
This was simply part of her cultivation path, not because she liked him as a person.
There was certainly no affection involved.
Of course.
He had no feelings for her either, so neither could criticize the other. Maintaining their relationship was enough, and it made gathering information easier.
"My wife, as a divine being of a star domain, you must possess formidable abilities. Could you hold your own against an Eternal Expert from our Lower Realm?"
Just because he had no use for her strength now did not mean he would never need it. Understanding her capabilities first would help him make plans.
Xitina looked slightly proud.
"I am a high-ranking natural divine being, born with eternal power. Mine simply isn't that strong yet, but I can still contend with weaker Eternal Realm cultivators."
She immediately added an explanation.
"However, even among those in the Eternal Realm, the differences can be enormous. It depends on the divine abilities they command and the quality of their treasures. You cannot lump them all together."
Her answer delighted Chen Lin.
If she could contend with an Eternal Expert, killing Wan Zhencang would surely be no problem.
Even if Wan Zhencang advanced to the Eternal Realm during this time, having such a powerful ally would keep Chen Lin from being driven into a dead end.
"Oh, right."
Chen Lin remembered something else.
"My wife, have you heard of the Red Cloud Star Domain and Red Umbrella Star?"
"Of course."
Xitina glanced at Chen Lin.
"Do you know someone from the Red Cloud Star Domain, my husband?"
Chen Lin immediately nodded.
"In the Valley Secret Realm you visited, I met a girl named Daidaixi. She was