Seeing that Murong Yu had beaten him to making an offer, Zhang Daojin grew anxious. His face flushed slightly, and he hurriedly said:
"As long as you are willing to join our Sea-Calming Sect, Immortal Lady, I will petition our Grand Supreme Elders to secure the most generous terms for you. Our sect has two Grand Supreme Elders in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm and is fully capable of ensuring your safety. Please consider this carefully."
After speaking, Zhang Daojin looked at Wu Xuege expectantly, waiting for her choice.
"Thank you both for your kindness. Please accept my gratitude. But this is a matter of great importance, and I truly cannot make the decision myself. I must discuss it carefully with my husband first."
Wu Xuege bowed slightly and said softly:
At Wu Xuege's words, Murong Yu and Zhang Daojin froze, surprise spreading across their faces.
They exchanged a glance, complicated emotions rising in their hearts. Sure enough, just as they had suspected, someone else had defeated the Eighth Tier demon immortal. For a moment, neither knew what to do.
Murong Yu, in particular, felt an indescribable sense of loss upon learning that Immortal Lady Wu, who had stirred her affection, already had a Dao Companion.
A trace of dejection flickered in her eyes, and she sighed inwardly. It seems I was never blessed with that good fortune!
When she learned that Immortal Lady Wu already had a Dao Companion, and that he was very likely a True Immortal in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, all those thoughts of hers vanished like smoke and clouds.
"Immortal Lady Wu, might we have the honor of meeting your Dao Companion?"
Zhang Daojin asked cautiously, his eyes full of hope.
"No. My husband is in seclusion and cannot receive visitors."
Wu Xuege shook her head