408: Chapter 408 Marriage Alliance

The setting sun slanted, stretching the two people's shadows long.

Ling Hao knew when to stop and brought up another topic.

"Yunyu, regarding the trip to the Ten Thousand Miasma Demon Forest, I would like to bring one more person."

Shi Yunyu was stunned: "Who?"

"Elder Yue from my Moonshadow Sect."

"She is originally from White Rock State. Her younger sister might be in the Demon Forest. This trip will be a good opportunity to find her."

Shi Yunyu frowned slightly and said:

"Her cultivation... it shouldn't be at the Tribulation Transcendence Stage, right? Wouldn't it be too dangerous? The Ten Thousand Miasma Demon Forest is exceptionally perilous, and there are three Mahayana Erosion Beasts lurking in the shadows..."

Ling Hao interrupted her, stating firmly:

"I will protect her well. Moreover, she has a special Physique; her Myriad Calamity Body might have unexpected uses in the Demon Forest."

"Besides, if I don't let her go, she will never be able to get over this hurdle in her life."

Shi Yunyu looked at him and nodded:

"Very well."

Even though they hadn't spent much time together, Shi Yunyu could feel a certain aura about him that made people subconsciously trust him.

She was also willing to do so.

The silhouette of the White Rock Holy Land already appeared in the distance, the mountain peaks gilded with a golden edge in the sunset.

Shi Yunyu's speed suddenly slowed down.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but swallowed it back.

The secret arts of the Moonshadow Sect... could allow Void Tempering Disciples to fight across realms against the Tribulation Transcendence Stage... If little Xuan could also... if she herself could... would the chances of winning increase significantly?

She hesitated, words stuck in her throat.

Ling Hao noticed the anomaly and looked at her sideways: "Yunyu, what is it?"

Shi Yunyu shook her head and lowered her eyelids: "It's nothing."

Ling Hao didn't press the matter, just nodded: "Let's go, let's return."

Shi Yunyu responded, and continued walking side by side with him.

The sunset gradually sank in the west, the light shining obliquely from behind the two, casting their shadows in front. As the angle changed, the two shadows slowly drew closer, closer—

Finally, in the twilight, they quietly overlapped, merging into one, indistinguishable from each other.

...

Two rainbows streaked across the sky, coming from the depths of the mountains outside the White Rock Holy Land.

Below, several White Rock Holy Land Disciples were walking on the mountain path. Looking up and seeing the two rays of light, they immediately stopped their steps.

"Is that... Lady Shi Ji and Supreme Moonshadow?"

"Why are they returning from outside together?"

"Wasn't it said that it was just a rumor? This doesn't look like it at all..."

Several Disciples looked at each other, their eyes full of suspicion.

Not far away, several Moonshadow Sect female Disciples also looked up and saw the two rainbows.

Ruan Xi was the first to stand on tiptoe, her eyes sparkling:

"It's the Sect Master and Lady Shi Ji!"

Ruan Qing nodded and said: "Lady Shi Ji is dignified and graceful, with the radiance of motherhood. It's no wonder the Sect Master likes her..."

As the youngest sister, Ruan Mei nodded in agreement like a chick pecking at rice.

"Yes, yes, yes. How could there be any woman in this world who would refuse the Sect Master?"

Mid-air, Ling Hao walked side by side with Shi Yunyu.

Shi Yunyu glanced at him sideways and complained playfully:

"It's all your fault. You said something like 'open and aboveboard, no need to conceal,' and now it's done—the rumors have been confirmed."

Her voice was soft and warm; rather than blaming him, it was more like helplessness.

Ling Hao coughed lightly, his expression unchanged:

"It was my lack of consideration. However, it's hard for us to interfere with their thoughts. We are just walking side by side; there's nothing inappropriate about it. As long as we have a clear conscience, that's enough."

"If you don't like it, Yunyu, just don't listen."

He said it with righteousness, but secretly laughed in his heart.

Shi Yunyu didn't know what Ling Hao was thinking, only feeling that this person was sometimes terrifyingly shrewd, and sometimes exasperatingly naive.

She shook her head, but still diverted a little focus to listen.

This was just out of curiosity...

...

In front of Starfall Cold Jade Peak.

Shi Qingxuan stood quietly, waiting.

She had been waiting for a long time.

Finally, two rainbows flew from afar and landed in front of the peak.

Ling Hao was dressed in clean green robes, his gait composed.

Shi Yunyu walked beside him, her wide cloak fluttering in the wind, her face as gentle as ever.

The expressions on both their faces were normal, but perhaps due to a woman's sixth sense, Shi Qingxuan always felt that there was an inexplicable atmosphere between the two...

How strange.

If this continues, would she really have to call Supreme Moonshadow "Dad" in the future?

No! No!

Shi Qingxuan suppressed her thoughts, her face remaining calm. She stepped forward and saluted:

"Mother, Supreme Moonshadow."

Ling Hao's gaze fell on the jade ornament at the corner of her eye, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

Shi Yunyu stepped forward, her eyes gentle: "Little Xuan, why are you here? Have you been waiting long?"

Shi Qingxuan shook her head and said:

"Not long. Mother, Ji Xuanming just sent someone over, saying he had something to discuss."

Shi Yunyu frowned slightly: "What is it?"

"He said it was... regarding the Ten Thousand Miasma Demon Forest. He wants to meet with you privately."

Ling Hao stood by, his heart stirred slightly—Ji Xuanming wants to meet Shi Yunyu privately? What for?

Shi Yunyu said indifferently: "No need to pay attention to him."

"Alright."

Shi Qingxuan nodded, her gaze sweeping between the two again.

With their Mahayana Stage cultivation, if they didn't want to be noticed, no one would see them even if they flew right through the center of the Holy Land. But those two rays of light just now were clearly meant to be seen.

Were they declaring something?

Or... was she overthinking it?

She hesitated.

Ling Hao noticed her gaze, smiled slightly, and cupped his hands:

"Sect Master Shi, it's getting late. I will return to Canglan Peak first."

Shi Qingxuan nodded and returned the salute: "Safe travels, Supreme."

Ling Hao turned around and transformed into a stream of light, disappearing into the horizon.

After the light dissipated, Shi Yunyu said softly:

"Let's go, let's return."

Just as they landed on the peak, seeing Shi Yunyu was about to reach her Immortal Cave, Shi Qingxuan finally couldn't help but ask: "Mother, where... did you go?"

Shi Yunyu's footsteps paused, her voice light and slow:

"Just walking around. He... wanted to understand the customs of White Rock State."

"Oh~"

But Shi Yunyu suddenly spoke, her voice as casual as if she were talking about today's weather:

"Little Xuan, now that you look at Supreme Moonshadow, what do you think... of this person?"

Shi Qingxuan was stunned: "Why does Mother ask this suddenly?"

"Just asking."

Shi Qingxuan pondered for a moment and answered truthfully:

"His strength is unfathomable, his actions are decisive, and he has a benevolent heart for all living beings. It's just..."

"Just what?"

"Just a bit flirtatious."

Shi Qingxuan paused, "According to the reports, those Personal Disciples around him are all..."

She stopped halfway, suddenly feeling that it was a bit strange to say this, so she stopped.

Shi Yunyu was silent for a while, then asked: "Little Xuan, if the Holy Land were to form a marriage alliance with the Moonshadow Sect, what do you think?"

Shi Qingxuan was startled, then nodded:

"It's feasible. After the marriage alliance, the relationship between the two sects will be more stable. Even if Supreme Moonshadow truly has intentions, he won't be able to make a move against his in-laws."

She followed up and asked:

"Then Mother... who shall we choose to go?"

Shi Yunyu's gaze fell on Shi Qingxuan's face and said:

"If... Hao... *cough*... if Supreme Moonshadow has taken a liking to you, Little Xuan, would you be willing?"

"Mother, do you want me to go?!"

Hearing this, Shi Qingxuan's face showed shock, and waves rose in her heart.

Could it be that this was what Mother and Supreme Moonshadow were discussing outside today?

And not what she thought, about the two of them...

Shi Yunyu was about to speak.

Outside the peak, a voice rang out.

"Ji Xuanming requests an audience with Lady Shi Ji!"