About two hours later, Lu Luanli and Bai Xiao Zhao arrived together at Yazi Hall.
Bai Xiao Zhao exchanged a glance with Little Flathead, who stood atop Chu Xisheng's head, then pounced without hesitation. A flurry of metallic clangs instantly shook the entire hall.
Both beasts were small and struck extremely quickly, leaving a blur of afterimages above Chu Xisheng's head.
The astral winds and surging air sent Chu Xisheng's hair flying.
Strangely enough, although their sharp claws and fangs gouged countless marks into the surrounding stone walls and floor, not a strand of Chu Xisheng's black hair suffered any damage.
Lu Luanli, meanwhile, surveyed the surroundings suspiciously.
"Who was that just now?"
Lu Luanli had sensed an immensely powerful sword intent here, which was why she had ended her studies early and hurried to Yazi Hall.
She had worried that Chu Xisheng might be in danger.
But for the entire two hours that followed, that sword intent had held her at bay, preventing her from approaching.
Then Lu Luanli's gaze shifted slightly toward the Nine Luminaries Divine Wheel Sword behind Chu Xisheng.
She felt that the nine swords were clearly different somehow, but she could not say exactly how.
Their appearance seemed unchanged, though their blades looked a little darker, and the intent contained within them seemed to have changed slightly as well.
Lu Luanli's pupils contracted slightly. "Was it the Wooden Sword Immortal?"
The Nine Luminaries Divine Wheel Sword was a treasure the Wooden Sword Immortal had given Chu Xisheng to safeguard his path.
"Shh!"
Chu Xisheng put his index finger to his lips, signaling for Lu Luanli to keep quiet.
As for Bai Xiao Zhao atop his head, Chu Xisheng could not be bothered with her for now.
He smiled. "Just keep this to yourself. It must