Lord Mi did not speak either. He was very quiet.
After a while, Mi Ya spoke. "Master, what kind of person is he, exactly?"
Lord Mi's voice was heavy. "The person you know is who he is."
"When the Main Dao was terrorizing the universe, he led Human Civilization up from the remnants, step by step. With his own strength, he tore open the heavens, carving a path for Human Civilization to reach for the stars and building a ladder for us to climb. Is that who he is?"
"Indeed."
"So everything you told me about him was true. And you really did do those things, Master."
"Indeed."
Mi Ya's heart sank. She clenched her fists. "I understand."
"Girl, people can do anything and live without regrets, but they must never lie. You may deceive others, but you can't deceive yourself. I did what I did; I won't deny it. You don't need to carry the burden of my past. Just walk your own path. How you choose to deal with him is up to you. I won't interfere in the slightest. You are the most talented person I've ever met, surpassing every living being, so follow your own heart." With that, Lord Mi ended the conversation.
Mi Ya gazed blankly into the starry sky.
Follow my own heart?
Beneath a clear blue sky, the waves rose and fell.
It was a beautiful ocean. In the distance, a gigantic sea creature leaped into the air before crashing back into the water, sending up a tremendous splash.
A wave rolled over him, soaking him in its cool, refreshing spray. A fish flopped about nearby.
Lu Yin looked at his hands. He was actually... human?
He had merged into a human body, and an ordinary one at that. That was why