"This..." An inexplicable flicker of disappointment rose in Li Xiaoya's heart. He hesitated, wanting to persuade her, but could find nothing to say. Since Liu Xian'er was so certain, he knew she must have her reasons. Stroking her breathtakingly beautiful face, he asked softly, "Why? Is it only for the Formation Dao?" If anything could have prompted her to make such a decision, it was probably the Formation Dao that fascinated her so much...
"Mm... yes, and no!" Feeling Li Xiaoya's tenderness, Liu Xian'er felt her resolve soften. She almost said she would return to the Thirty-Three Star Realm with him, but the words that left her lips were firm. Seeing him hesitate to speak, she frowned and said, "Ya, I feel the gap between us growing wider and wider now...! I'm afraid that one day, I won't be able to reach that level... do you remember? The vow we made with Senior Sister Zhang Hong!"
"Of course I remember!" Li Xiaoya's heart stirred at her words, and he suddenly understood what she was thinking. Stroking her exquisite face, he said tenderly, "We promised to attain the great Dao of True Immortals and roam the Nine Heavens together! Xian'er, how could I forget? I've always been working toward that goal...!"
"Mm! But I can barely keep up with you anymore!" Liu Xian'er nodded, sounding somewhat discouraged...
"No! No matter how things change, we'll always be together!" Seeing this rare glimpse of Liu Xian'er's vulnerability, Li Xiaoya drew her into his arms and murmured those words. Perhaps she only allowed herself to be this vulnerable when they were alone together...
"Mm!" Liu Xian'er nodded faintly, savoring his tenderness as warmth welled up in her heart. She continued, "Ya, this really is a rare opportunity. The Immortal Sovereign's Formation Dao is nothing