They encountered no more danger on their return journey and soon reached the outer reaches. Once they passed beyond those, they would be out of the Illusory Moon Mountain Range.
However, in the outer reaches, they encountered more people heading into the mountains for adventure. Li Dalong used his exceptionally powerful spiritual sense to avoid them in time, lest unnecessary complications arise.
After leaving Illusory Moon Mountain and reaching the main road back to Illusory Moon City, the two women began laughing happily. Their silvery, bell-like laughter rang out from time to time along the way, infecting Li Dalong with their happiness.
But as they drew closer to Illusory Moon City, Ye Wuxia's spirits began to sink. She knew she had been away from home for quite a while, and they had spent more than two months inside Illusory Moon Mountain alone. The old man at home was probably frantic by now.
Once she returned to Illusory Moon City, the people the old man had sent would surely catch her and take her back. Li Dalong and Zhou Xue also sensed the change in Ye Wuxia's mood. After a moment's thought, they understood what was on her mind.
A chance encounter and more than two months together had given rise to genuine affection. Not only had Ye Wuxia grown attached to Li Dalong, but Li Dalong was also reluctant to part with her.
Still, Li Dalong had to part with her for now. Neither of them was ready to face her father, the Limitless Immortal Sect Sect Master whose name was known throughout the Immortal Realm.
Ye Wuxia walked over and leaned against him, habitually wrapping her arms around Li Dalong's arm and resting her head on his shoulder. Zhou Xue tactfully walked ahead, putting some distance between herself and