As she spoke, Nangong Ruoshui's gaze swept over Zhong Shenxiu beside her, her tone teasing.
Under Nangong Ruoshui's gaze, Zhong Shenxiu's pretty face flushed faintly.
She knew perfectly well that Nangong Ruoshui was likely an old acquaintance of Su Shi'er, and that saying this now was also meant to prevent trouble for Su Shi'er.
Yet she still could not help feeling a little embarrassed, carrying the awkwardness of someone caught in an affair.
Seeing that the two knew each other—and seemed like an old flame meeting a new one—
the cultivators casting curious looks immediately lost interest.
Under normal circumstances, there would certainly have been no shortage of people eager to watch the spectacle.
But at this moment, within Tiandao Palace, there were more important matters at hand.
In the blink of an eye, these cultivators' attention returned to the pagoda of the Three Trials of Heavenly Ascent ahead.
Seeing that no one in the area was paying further attention, Su Shi'er signaled with his eyes and hurriedly led the two women farther away.
"Martial Brother need not worry. That little girl Ren Lingrong has had rather good fortune.
She reaped abundant gains in the Ancient God Ruins before. Once she emerges from seclusion someday, her cultivation level will surely advance by leaps and bounds.
Her future prospects will be even more boundless..."
As they walked, Nangong Ruoshui spoke repeatedly, laying out everything she knew about Ren Lingrong.
After all, this was also something Su Shi'er had entrusted her with in the beginning.
Hearing this, Su Shi'er nodded again and again. Aside from expressing his gratitude, he said nothing else.
When they reached a secluded spot, Su Shi'er's expression turned serious.
"A month ago, I saw martial sister Nangong within the Three Trials of Heavenly Ascent. Why was it that..."