Chapter 271 Tianxiang Order (1/2)

Shen Lian saw Zhao Xiaoyu's expression and immediately knew what she was thinking. ”I made it out by chance. If I were to do it all over, I have no confidence that I can bring her out either,” Shen Lian replied softly.

Shen Lian turned to look at Young Ruoxi. She was like a little fairy and had no idea that a powerful lady was right outside.

”The fact that you can do what you did; it was already an unimaginable feat. If you could not attain Dao, then most immortal Zhenrens in the world would not be able to as well,” Zhao Xiaoyu smiled softly.

”There is no need for comparison as such. The end game is still attaining Dao, regardless of the process, if one could not attain immortality means one simply could not. There is no purpose in saying that oneself triumphed over the predecessors who attained Dao,” Shen Lian shook his head and replied. He was frank. He knew that he made it to where he was now partially by chance and partly by his own effort. Between success and failure, how could one claim that one had attained the supreme Dao and had lived a full life unless and until one was at the endpoint of cultivation?

”I think you have changed. You are more determined in your pursuance of Dao now, and you are seeing yourself in a clearer light. Your awareness seemed to have heightened after you stepped into the state of Powang and have since gained a different perspective on life. To be honest, I have always been impressed by this aspect of you. Regardless of whether it was intentional or accidental, you have always managed to positively influence your pursuance of Dao without needing a steel heart of Dao,” she spoke candidly.

”Perhaps you are right. Anyway, you didn't come here this late at night just to say these to me. What are you here for?” Shen Lian spoke.

”Why can't I visit you without any reason?” Zhao Xiaoyu replied with depression.

Her expression changed immediately, and there were hints of sadness on her beautiful face. Even a heart of steel would have been melted by this sight.

Shen Lian could only marvel at her level of cultivation. Coupled with her beauty, she was really taking a toll on him. He had to exercise self-restraint in order to maintain his composure.

”I am really happy that you are finally acknowledging my beauty. Otherwise, I would be in constant self-doubt every time I see you,” Zhao Xiaoyu smiled.

”Xiaoyu, sometimes it is unwise for a woman to be too smart,” Shen Lian sighed. This woman was observant and enjoyed great influence. She had also taken a liking to him. Despite being enemies in the beginning, Shen Lian could no longer find a reason to hate her now.

”When I'm with you, I'm nowhere near being smart. Otherwise, why would I be losing every time?” Zhao Xiaoyu smiled.

”I have requested for your help to obtain the honorable title of Daluo Saintess during the Daluo Devotion Ceremony. You have promised to help. Are you going to take that back?” She spoke with a serious tone.

”That's in four years time, isn't it?,” Shen Lian replied.

”Yes, but Luoism has many different branches. I have to conquer a few branches that are capable of revolting against me in order to secure a greater advantage. Moreover, your ability to mask your aura is unrivaled in this world. It would not be hard for you to change your look completely, and it would not be too much of a hassle for you either. Since you are going back to Qing Xuan, how about doing me a small favor? As a reward, I will impart some skills unto this little girl. Even though the Nine Lotus Order could not compare to the intricacies of the Dao techniques of Qing Xuan, but there are some crooked ways that might be of great help to her in the future. After all, you cannot be protecting her for the rest of her life, right?” Zhao Xiaoyu spoke.

”Tell me the details; I might be able to help out for a bit. However, don't have great hopes for me. Even though I have stepped into the state of Powang now, but I am also suffering from serious injuries,” Shen Lian spoke with a low voice.

”You are injured? Why can't I tell at all?” Zhao Xiaoyu replied in shock.