Lost and found

Chen Lin had not expected a second person to appear. His guard immediately went up, and the Xuantian Seal dropped into his hand.

But once he saw the figure clearly, he froze, then went forward to greet her, his expression full of surprise and uncertainty.

"Greetings, Senior!"

The newcomer was none other than Lan Ruxue, the Palace Master of the Moon Reflection Palace!

This left him rather confused. After paying his respects, he looked at her and waited for an explanation.

Lan Ruxue first surveyed their surroundings, then sensed the energies between heaven and earth before turning to Chen Lin. "This realm is rather interesting. Spiritual qi and demonic qi are intertwined so closely here. That is not something that happens casually. There must be a special reason."

Then she added, "Where are you staying? Take me there. There are some things I need to discuss with you."

Chen Lin's curiosity had reached its peak.

He could understand her coming to Central City. With the merger of realms imminent, Dao Integration Realm experts would certainly need to exchange information. But for someone of her standing to risk traveling through the Nightmare Realm just to find him was truly baffling.

He did not think their relationship was that close.

Still, since she had made the request, Chen Lin could hardly refuse, so he brought her back toward the small island where they were staying.

"Heh heh, you outsiders came out of the node, didn't you? Surrender without a fuss. This king has questions for you!"

Chen Lin had flown the spirit boat halfway there when the sea began surging and churning. A pitch-black giant flood dragon shot out from beneath the surface, assumed a half-human, half-monster form, and blocked their path.

He was startled. He had not expected such a monster