Chapter 361 - Lu Tianzis Decision (2/2)

After leaving the cave, Lu Tianzi's group did not linger to chat.

Instead, they immediately picked up their speed, rushing straight back to Sacred Cliff City.

Apart from Ruan Ling who was still rather reluctant to leave the hidden cave, everyone else only wanted to get out of there as fast as they could.

It was only after they stepped back into Sacred Cliff City that the atmosphere around them lightened, as though a heavy load was finally lifted off their shoulders.

The Burning Titan Overlord reigned supreme in the Sacred Cliff City, and not even other Overlords would dare to challenge his authority by making trouble here.

In other words, they were safe now.

Lu Tianzi, Nanlan Qianxue, and Young Master Xuan Hao exchanged glances on the streets of Sacred Cliff City, and they could not help but break out into a light chuckle.

In the end, Elder Qiren did not go back on his words.

He had truly let them off after Lu Tianzi managed to overcome the pressure in the cave.

”You truly are a wonder, Brother Tianzi!” Young Master Xuan Hao clasped his fists towards Lu Tianzi. ”You have my utmost gratitude, for everything that you did!”

Young Master Xuan Hao initially thought that he was doing Lu Tianzi and Nanlan Qianxue a favour by bringing them along to Mount Asui.

But not only did Lu Tianzi resolve the situation for Ruan Ling at the War Intent Cliff, he even led them to the other side of the mountain where they managed to uncover the hidden cave.

In the end, he even helped them escape from Elder Qiren.

And this was on top of Lu Tianzi having already helped them out at the Canal of Misery.

With everything added up, it was definitely no exaggeration to say that they were deeply in Lu Tianzi's debt!

”Don't worry about it,” Lu Tianzi shook his head. ”We benefitted much from your help as well. Qianxue and I also benefitted quite a bit from this trip. If not for you, we wouldn't have even known of the place. If anything, we should be the ones thanking you.”

”That's not right. Even without us, you would have learnt of Mount Asui and the War Intent Cliff sooner or later. Our contribution is nowhere near yours,” Young Master Xuan Hao said.

”Why don't we stop with the thanks and return to rest? It's been a long trip and surely everyone is tired,” Nanlan Qianxue suggested, stopping them from saying anymore.

No one raised any objections.

It had been months since they left Sacred Cliff City, such that they even had to repurchase proofs of entry in order to enter the city. This was because their previous ones had already expired.

After such a long trip, they were indeed feeling weary, and were looking forward to a good rest.

On the way back, they started to discuss about their future plans.

Young Master Xuan Hao had mentioned before that he had come to Sacred Cliff City for two reasons.

One was for the Sacred Lotus Auction, and the other was for the War Intent Cliff.

Now that he was done with both, Young Master Xuan Hao decided to return to the Timeless Flame Sect after he was done consolidating his cultivation level.

As for Ruan Ling, she would return to her clan as well when Young Master Xuan Hao leaves.

When asked by Young Master Xuan Hao, Lu Tianzi answered that he would give artificing one last try. If he still could not find any breakthroughs in the art of artificing, he would just give it up.

Young Master Xuan Hao and Ruan Ling were both secretly relieved when they heard that.

They truly thought that it was a huge pity that someone as talented as Lu Tianzi was wasting his time on a meaningless endeavour, and Lu Tianzi could see that on their faces as well.

All he could do was to ignore it, pretending that he did not know.

After they returned to the Fortune Queen Inn, Nanlan Qianxue first went over to Lu Tianzi's room instead of returning to her own.

”So, what's our plan?” Nanlan Qianxue asked.

”Hmm? Didn't you hear me when I was talking to Brother Xuan Hao?” Lu Tianzi asked in return. ”I wasn't lying to him. I really am intending to give the art of artificing one last try.”

”Is that really the case?” Nanlan Qianxue narrowed her eyes at Lu Tianzi. ”But why do I still feel like you are hiding something?”

Nanlan Qianxue was eyeing Lu Tianzi in suspicion, but Lu Tianzi chuckled helplessly at the sight of the beautiful countenance before him. Even when trying to make a doubtful expression, Nanlan Qianxue's looks were still to die for.

Of course, he would not say that out loud, though he suspected that Nanlan Qianxue would not actually mind hearing such comments.

”I guess I can't hide it from you,” Lu Tianzi shrugged. ”What do you think about heading over to the White Tiger Immortal Sect?”

”The White Tiger Immortal Sect?” Nanlan Qianxue blinked in surprise. ”You intend to go back to Mount Asui to find that Elder Qiren? But if that's the case, why did you turn him down earlier?”

”No, I don't mean going to the White Tiger Immortal Sect that way,” Lu Tianzi shook his head with a smile. ”At this point, we know nothing about that Elder Qiren, so going back with him is far too dangerous. What I am suggesting is to head over there ourselves. This way, we can at least be able to gather more information along the way. If things do not seem right, we will turn back around immediately.”

”You have already decided, haven't you?” Nanlan Qianxue smiled as she asked in return. ”If you want to go, then let's just go. I'm rather interested in this strongest influence in the central regions as well!”