19: They went to apologize in person and had a pleasant conversation.

As night fell, the massive Immortal Ship flew steadily above the clouds.

The Formations on both sides of the hull blocked out the high-altitude night winds.

Lu Yi walked out of the cabin and onto the deserted deck.

He looked up at the dazzling starry sky, feeling an unprecedented sense of comfort and familiarity.

He didn't even need to actively circulate his Cultivation Technique; his Star Immortal Body spontaneously resonated with the starry sky.

Threads of pure Power of the Stars descended continuously from the sky, flowing into his Meridians.

"It seems the Star Immortal Body's cultivation efficiency at night is much higher than during the day."

Lu Yi felt the growth of the Power of the Stars within him and thought to himself:

"It looks like I'll have to have Ling'er adjust her schedule in the future..."

After admiring the starry sky for a while, Lu Yi remembered his other "business."

He decided to take this opportunity to properly apologize to the Saintess, who was still holding a grudge against him.

Having made up his mind, he didn't linger and turned to head toward Shen Yueyao's room.

"Knock, knock, knock."

He arrived at Shen Yueyao's door and raised his hand to knock lightly.

A moment later, the door opened from the inside, revealing Shen Yueyao's exquisitely beautiful face.

When she saw that it was actually Lu Yi standing outside, a look of surprise clearly crossed her face.

"Holy Son Lu?"

She asked with some surprise:

"To visit so late at night, may I ask what business you have?"

"Saintess Shen."

Lu Yi had a polite smile on his face as he got straight to the point:

"I apologize for the late-night intrusion. There are two matters. First, I wish to discuss matters related to the upcoming Exchange Conference with you, Saintess; second, I have come specifically to apologize for what happened in the hall last time."

"An apology?"

Hearing this, Shen Yueyao became even more confused:

"What do you need to apologize to me for?"

Seeing this, Lu Yi took the opportunity to request:

"It's a long story. Would it be possible to come inside and talk in detail?"

Though puzzled, Shen Yueyao couldn't very well shut him out since he was the Saint Son and was being so humble. She stepped aside and let him into the room.

However, to Lu Yi's surprise, when he entered the room, he found that Lin Qingxuan was also there.

He casually greeted Lin Qingxuan without letting his surprise show:

"Miss Lin is here as well."

Lin Qingxuan was like a startled rabbit; the moment she saw Lu Yi enter, she abruptly stood up from her seat.

Hearing Lu Yi greet her, she became even more flustered and stammered a response:

"Sai... Saint Son..."

Shen Yueyao closed the door, walked to the main seat, and asked again:

"Alright, can you tell me now? Exactly what is Holy Son Lu apologizing for?"

As Shen Yueyao sat down, Lin Qingxuan also cautiously returned to her original seat.

However, she sat bolt upright, her hands resting nervously on her knees.

Lu Yi found a place to sit and said with sincere apology:

"Last time, when you came to my hall to plead for Lin Tian, I was speaking from the Sect's perspective. My words might have been a bit too harsh, and I didn't consider your feelings, Saintess. Reflecting on it later, it was quite inappropriate. I hope you won't take it to heart."

Shen Yueyao was stunned.

She never expected that Lu Yi would specifically come to apologize late at night for such a "minor matter" that she didn't even think much of.

As the Old Ancestor's personal disciple and the Saint Son, he had absolutely no need to do this.

This level of seriousness actually made her feel a bit embarrassed about her previous slight resentment.

"I... I didn't take it to heart."

Her tone softened unconsciously:

"What you said was the truth; it was I who was inconsiderate at the time."

Her perception of Lu Yi changed significantly at this moment, and her impression of him improved a lot.

Now that the most awkward topic had been resolved, the atmosphere in the room relaxed.

The two of them began to discuss the official business regarding the Xuanwu Kingdom Exchange Conference.

However, as they talked, they were surprised to find that their views on many aspects of cultivation were exceptionally aligned.

From their understanding of Cultivation Techniques to their insights into the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, they always seemed to be on the same page.

They could even gain new inspirations from each other's words.

The conversation gradually deepened, and the atmosphere became more lively.

Looking at the two of them conversing so happily—one high-spirited and the other with sparkling eyes, both citing various sources...

...Lin Qingxuan, who was sitting to the side, felt completely out of place.

She couldn't understand many of the profound theories they were discussing.

She was like an outsider, unable to join the conversation at all, only able to sit quietly and listen as they became more and more compatible.

This feeling made her feel like she was sitting on pins and needles, uncomfortable all over.

Finally, she found an excuse, stood up, and softly said goodbye to Shen Yueyao:

"Sister Yueyao, I... I'm a bit tired and would like to go back and rest now."

Shen Yueyao also realized at this point that she seemed to have somewhat neglected her close friend.

But her conversation with Lu Yi was at its peak, and she really hadn't had enough.

She nodded with a slight apology:

"Alright, go back then and get some good rest."

Lin Qingxuan gave an acknowledgment and turned to walk toward the door.

As she opened the door and was about to leave, she couldn't help but look back.

Inside the room, the conversation between Lu Yi and Shen Yueyao didn't stop because of her departure; they were still heatedly discussing something.

Seeing that harmonious scene, an inexplicable sour feeling—one she hadn't even noticed herself—rose in Lin Qingxuan's heart for no apparent reason.

She silently closed the door.

After Lin Qingxuan left, the conversation in the room continued.

The two talked deeper and deeper, and soon they reached the Foundation of their respective cultivation—their Physiques.

"To be honest with you, Saintess, my Physique is the 'Star Immortal Body.'"

Lu Yi said candidly.

"Star Immortal Body?"

At first, Shen Yueyao just subconsciously repeated it, but in the next second, she suddenly reacted.

Her expression instantly became incredibly shocked, even carrying a hint of irrepressible excitement.

She leaned forward, staring at Lu Yi, her voice trembling slightly as she said:

"You... you have the Star Immortal Body? I have the Vast Moon Divine Body!"

Lu Yi didn't understand why she was suddenly so excited.

He just gave a faint "oh" and even joked:

"Then the two of us are quite destined."

Seeing his flat reaction, Shen Yueyao became even more urgent and pressed:

"Don't you know what these two Physiques mean?"

Lu Yi looked at her blankly and asked back:

"What do they mean?"

Seeing his completely ignorant look, Shen Yueyao realized that he seemed truly unaware of the secrets within.

She opened her mouth, but the words on the tip of her tongue were hesitantly swallowed back down.

In the end, she shook her head and said, "...It's nothing."

In the conversation that followed, Shen Yueyao clearly became somewhat distracted, frequently spacing out.

Lu Yi also noticed the change in atmosphere and knew that tonight's conversation should end there, so he took the initiative to stand up and say goodbye.

After Lu Yi left, Shen Yueyao was the only one left in the room.

She fell into hesitation and conflict, wondering whether she should tell him about the Secret Method that only the Star Immortal Body and the Vast Moon Divine Body could Cultivate together.

She thought about it for a long time and finally decided to wait and see for now.

After all, she wasn't in that much of a hurry to break through her cultivation.

This matter was of great importance; it was better to wait until she knew him a bit better before making a decision.

She extinguished the lights in the room and lay on the bed, preparing to sleep.

However, for some reason, she tossed and turned tonight, unable to fall asleep no matter what...