Shen Luoyan said thoughtfully, "That is exactly what puzzles me. Since leaving Cang Mountain, I have always kept a low profile and never made enemies."
"By all rights, I should not—and could not—have drawn such a powerful foe's attention."
"If crossing the tribulation and condensing my Nascent Soul had not given me an inexplicable premonition at the moment of success, things would likely have ended badly, even with you there."
Her deeply furrowed brow betrayed her confusion.
Su Shi'er remained calm, without the slightest ripple in his expression. He had never held out much hope of learning more from Shen Luoyan about the mysterious figure in the sky.
If Shen Luoyan knew more, someone as capable as Ren Yunzong could not have failed to know it too.
A thought stirred, and he continued, "Do you know Martial Sister Miaoyin? She went out to cross her tribulation decades ago and has yet to return."
Shen Luoyan responded at once. "Junior Sister Miaoyin... You suspect her disappearance is connected to that mysterious figure."
Su Shi'er nodded. "Most likely. With Martial Sister Miaoyin's abilities and methods, no ordinary trouble could have kept her missing for so long."
"Apart from that mysterious figure and the force behind them, I can think of no other possibility."
"Before I came here, Sect Master Ren Yunzong said that if anyone in this world could find Martial Sister Miaoyin, it would be you."
At last, Su Shi'er stated the purpose of his visit.
"Mm... Your timing is good. If I were still at the Golden Core stage, I might not be able to do it."
"But now, perhaps I can try."
"Keep drinking your tea. I will try to sense her with a secret art."
Shen Luoyan nodded without declining.
She gestured for Su Shi'er to continue drinking,