Haitang had not expected that what had seemed like her master's casual question about Dao Companions would become reality so quickly.
She truly did not reject the idea of becoming Dao Companions with Lu Ye. No matter what, Lu Ye had saved her life. If he had not brought her out of the Ghost Ship back then, where would Haitang be today? What was wrong with offering herself in return? Besides, Lu Ye had left her with a good impression.
If she truly became Dao Companions with Lu Ye, then Nian Yuexian would be family by marriage. Facing her now, Haitang naturally felt a little awkward.
She did not ask what Lu Ye had decided. She was too embarrassed to ask, so she silently led Nian Yuexian upward.
Yet she could clearly feel Nian Yuexian behind her looking her up and down, as though an elder sister-in-law were inspecting her future younger sister-in-law, checking whether her hips were wide and her backside ample enough to bear children well...
The more Haitang let her thoughts run wild, the more uncomfortable she became.
Fortunately, Nian Yuexian noticed. She flew two steps ahead and moved alongside Haitang, taking the initiative to say, "One Leaf is still considering it. I do not know what decision he will make, but Fellow Daoist Haitang, I hope that no matter what he decides, it will not affect the friendship between you. In this vast starry sky, it is no easy thing for people's paths to cross."
Haitang nodded repeatedly. "I understand what you mean, Fellow Daoist. No matter what Junior Brother Lu decides, I have no objections."
Nian Yuexian smiled faintly. "You are a good woman, Fellow Daoist!"
After exchanging a few casual words, Haitang relaxed and was no longer as constrained as before. They were both