Seeing Zhuo Shi look as though he had "nothing left to live for," Wu Changkong knew their meeting could go no further today. He waved Tang Wulin away, his cool voice ringing out. "All right, Wulin, go back for now. Your Grandmaster Ancestor's mood is... rather complicated today. Stop being an eyesore."
As though granted a pardon, Tang Wulin bowed respectfully, then turned and headed off Sea God Island.
After leaving the wooden cabin, Tang Wulin walked slowly along the shore of Sea God Lake. Sea God Island was peaceful and beautiful at night. A gentle breeze swept past, sending ripples across the lake.
"Big Brother!"
Just then, a clear, sweet voice came from behind the willow grove.
Tang Wulin stopped and whipped his head around. A lovely figure stood there, smiling at him. The girl wore a pale green dress, her long hair falling over her shoulders. It was his younger sister—Na'er.
"Na'er?" Delight spread across Tang Wulin's face as he hurried over. "When did you get back from the Star Dou Great Forest? Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"
Na'er blinked her large eyes and smiled playfully. "A few days ago! But you've been back for a while yourself, haven't you, Big Brother? You haven't come to see me all this time. What's wrong? Are you afraid of me?"
Tang Wulin shook his head helplessly and gave a wry smile. "Of course not. I've been trying my hand at Soul Forging lately. You know how it is—once you reach rank seventy, breaking through a bottleneck isn't that easy. Unfortunately... I'm still a little short of the mark."
"Soul Forging?" Na'er nodded thoughtfully. Then, as though something had occurred to her, her expression grew serious.
She held out her fair-skinned hand, and an inner core shimmering with brilliant colors