Just as he was feeling vexed, his expression suddenly shifted. He hurriedly sped off in one direction.
No other reason—Nine Radiance had summoned him. He had no idea what it was about.
A moment later, inside the Spirit Jade Vein, Lu Ye bowed. "Greetings, Senior."
Nine Radiance was still cultivating cross-legged as she had been last time, but she did not make Lu Ye wait. She directly asked, "Have you considered what I mentioned last time?"
"What?" Lu Ye froze for a moment. What had happened last time... Zhu Yuan's matter?
But he quickly realized that Nine Radiance was probably asking whether he wished to enter her sect.
He did not know how to answer. He had not considered it at all, yet refusing her outright seemed somewhat inappropriate.
"Looks like you're unwilling!" Nine Radiance gave a soft snort, having already seen through his thoughts.
Lu Ye said apologetically, "Please forgive me, Senior. It's just that..."
"No need to say more. Since you are unwilling, I will not force you." Nine Radiance cut him off, sounding somewhat annoyed. "Still, your cultivation seems to have improved quite a bit."
Lu Ye hurriedly replied, "I have been cultivating in seclusion lately and gained a little."
Nine Radiance said, "Moon Jade Realm and Sunlight are separated by only one step, but in truth, they are as far apart as heaven and earth. Take that step, and you enter a new world. Fail to take it, and you can only squander your whole life away. You are at this critical stage now. Remember to guard against arrogance and impatience. Avoid fighting others whenever possible, and do not get injured lightly."
"Yes." Lu Ye answered, suddenly wondering if he had misunderstood Nine Radiance. She did not seem to harbor any dislike toward him. Her words