At the same time, Lu Yin's vision grew increasingly blurred. His perception of the world around him changed, as if another personality were emerging.
"Actually, I never expected you to come. I thought it'd be someone else. Lu Yin, how did you find out where Dongxu Mountain was?" You Che asked.
Lu Yin gritted his teeth, knowing You Che was trying to distract him.
"Do you know who I was waiting for?"
A flicker crossed Lu Yin's eyes. "I have a question for you, too."
"Oh? What is it?"
"How were you planning to take Xiang City from me?" This question had troubled Lu Yin for a long time. He couldn't figure it out. Xiang City was said to be the strongest defensive turbid treasure. If he got his hands on it, how could You Che possibly take it from him?
You Che chuckled. "Does that question still matter?"
"Just satisfy my curiosity."
"Lu Yin, I'm sorry, but I can't tell you."
"You won't even tell a dying man?"
"I wouldn't dare."
"What are you afraid of?"
"That you'll work a miracle."
Lu Yin narrowed his eyes. His heartbeat thundered in his chest. "Afraid I won't fall for your Exchange Heart Gate?"
"Exactly. I was human once, even if humans don't acknowledge it. But I understand them well. Some people are very good at trading their lives for something worthwhile."
"Then one last question." Lu Yin looked up. "When did you first realize—and never forget—that you weren't human?"
Lu Yin's heartbeat suddenly stopped. The space around him rippled, and wave after wave spread outward. He seized the chance to teleport back to Dongxu Mountain, where his willpower enveloped him and he united his wishes with the mountain's.
A long time ago, he had learned to unite his wishes with something