Sure enough, Hua Ci had not been waiting outside the palace for no reason. She had clearly received a message from Su Yuqing and deliberately come here to keep an eye on him.
What had happened between him and Nine Radiance earlier had probably made Su Yuqing notice something. It was inconvenient for her to show herself, so she could only send word to Hua Ci.
It seemed the two women had a rather good relationship. In certain matters, they had already taken the same side.
All the way there, Lu Ye was restless, while Hua Ci was as gentle as water.
They finally arrived at Myriad Phenomena Island.
Lu Ye's status was now unusual, so he had disguised himself partway through the journey. Otherwise, if anyone recognized him, it would surely stir up a commotion.
Yet even so, not long after they entered Myriad Phenomena Island, someone came forward to greet them.
It was Ling Yue of Chime Bell World—the Aunt Yue who had always stayed at Nine Radiance's side.
One could disguise one's appearance, but Lu Ye's aura could not be concealed. Nine Radiance had clearly sensed his arrival and specially sent Ling Yue to receive him.
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Lu." Ling Yue gave a graceful bow, her gaze upon Lu Ye somewhat complicated. When she had first met this young man, he had been merely a Star Constellation cultivator. Yet in the blink of an eye, he had become a Sunlight cultivator and now controlled the Myriad Phenomena Sea, holding a lofty position and great authority.
By contrast, her own cultivation had advanced slowly over all these years. She was still only in the Moon Jade Realm.
"Fellow Daoist Yue." Lu Ye gave a slight nod.
"May I ask what instructions have brought Fellow Daoist Lu to