But before she could finish, Mu Yingluo's weak voice sounded again.
"Rest assured, Elder He. Although my physical body and Nascent Soul were destroyed, my Second Nascent Soul cultivation was only one final step away back then. Now, with the aid of Fellow Daoist Su's treasure, its spirit consciousness has remained intact."
"Indeed, misfortune has turned into fortune, and I have absorbed a portion of its essence. But for a long time to come, I will still need Fellow Daoist Su's help. Once my spirit consciousness recovers, I will be able to condense my Second Nascent Soul."
"At that time, I will walk the path of the Loose Immortal in a Nascent Soul body. Elder He, please bring this news back as well, so that Father will not worry."
The concern on Elder He's face did not lessen. He merely nodded slightly. "Rest assured, Miss. I know what must be done."
Seeing this, Mu Yingluo's frail spirit body nodded faintly before disappearing once more into the Sandalwood Buddhist Beads, which were covered in cracks. She vanished from sight.
Elder He then turned his gaze toward Su Shi'er's Nascent Soul. "Young Friend Su, I offended you earlier. I hope you can forgive me. From now on, my young lady shall be entrusted to you for the time being."
The path... of the Loose Immortal?
How was it different from the path of cultivation?
Listening to the information revealed in Mu Yingluo's words, Su Shi'er's thoughts stirred. He had never heard of the path of the Loose Immortal before, but anything connected to immortals was surely far from ordinary.
Yet given the present circumstances, he merely pondered in silence and did not ask further.
Only when Elder He spoke did he come back to himself.
"Rest assured, Senior. With Su here, I