The Netherdark Sea, the Outer Sea.
On the shore of an island.
Thick white mist floated over the water. Wind whispered past their ears, carrying a peculiar fishy, musty smell.
From the dense forest behind them came occasional roars from venomous insects and wild beasts. From the mist-shrouded sea ahead, unknown spirit beasts sometimes let out deep, lonely howls.
In an environment like this, Wu Wenjie had thought Chen Yu wouldn't hear his quiet muttering, but he had clearly been wrong.
Chen Yu had not only heard him.
He had heard every single word, loud and clear.
Still, Chen Yu's expression remained unchanged.
He did not expose the other man's identity outright.
Wu Wenjie explained, "I concealed my cultivation simply to hide my light and bide my time. After all, drawing too much attention in our Dao Sect is hardly wise. Once we return, please bury this matter deep in your heart, Junior Brother. Don't tell another soul."
Crazy.
Chen Yu looked at Senior Brother Wu with a touch of admiration.
Whether things were urgent or relaxed, he could toss out a rhyme without even trying. How did Senior Brother Wu do it?
Chen Yu nodded. "Don't worry, Senior Brother. I won't tell anyone about this."
"Then thank you, Junior Brother!" Wu Wenjie said gratefully.
Chen Yu smiled.
Afterward, the two gazed out at the sea in silence for a while.
Then Senior Brother Wu suddenly smiled and extended an invitation. "Once we're back, would you like to come drink at my wedding, Junior Brother?"
"Your wedding?" Chen Yu asked, puzzled.
"Yes."
At the mention of this, Senior Brother Wu's cheeks reddened slightly.
He slowly began recounting his romantic history.
"I've spent over twenty years in the Dao Sect. Before, I was always focused on cultivation, until last year, when