: We cultivators should stand for the human race.

The two women, each with their own thoughts, fell silent for a moment.

A thousand thoughts swirled in my mind, and I didn't know how to begin.

For the first time in her life, Xin Ruyin truly felt the security of having something to rely on; it was an unprecedented sense of peace.

Although Yan Ruyan had the backing of the Ghost Spirit Sect, she always walked on thin ice, dependent on others, and was merely a bargaining chip.

This feeling is completely different from when I depend on others.

Lu Jianghe stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the two people with complicated expressions, a gentle smile appearing on his lips.

"When I return next time, I hope that even if we can not address each other as fellow Daoists, I will see that your cultivation level has reached a higher level."

Upon hearing this, the two women instantly composed themselves, forcibly suppressing the turbulent waves surging in their hearts.

They simultaneously curtsied, placed their hands clasped in front of them, and bowed deeply, their posture respectful and sincere.

"Ruyin (Ruyan) will certainly live up to Senior Lu's expectations."

Two clear sounds arose at the same time.

The two women before me were beautiful and had very different temperaments. They were like twin lotus flowers on a branch, each blooming in its own way.

In Lu Jianghe's eyes, there was no lingering or evil thoughts, only the pure joy of an elder facing a younger generation.

He had received similar looks before.

In the past, he used a piece of jade to defeat an immortal.

The old man named Chen Qingdu, standing atop the city wall, glanced at Lu Jianghe once more…

Despite Lu Jianghe's words, Xin Ruyin and Yan Ruyan still tacitly left the central main room, which was the most spiritually rich, empty.

Then, as if they had agreed beforehand, the two of them went about their own business.

Xin Ruyin chose an elegant room on the east side, while Yan Ruyan chose a residence with a wide view on the west side.

As they arranged and tidied up, their individual preferences gradually became apparent.

After setting up their separate space, the two women simultaneously turned their gaze to the entire cave courtyard.

The two added furnishings and hung light gauze curtains, transforming the originally spacious and desolate space into a more lively place.

The fact that the last cave dwelling on the fiftieth floor was rented out could not be kept secret from the other cultivators on that floor.

Those who can open up cave dwellings here are all at least in the mid-to-late stage of Core Formation.

Or they may be the younger generation of some high-ranking core members of the Star Palace, whose identities and strengths are all extraordinary.

However, in just half a day, an even more astonishing piece of news swept through the upper echelons of Tianxing City.

A Nascent Soul stage cultivator who doesn't belong to the Star Palace is in the last cave on the fiftieth floor!

Originally, several late-stage Core Formation cultivators or managers with connections in the vicinity were thinking of finding an excuse to visit him, which would inevitably require some social interaction and pleasantries.

However, upon learning that the cave's owner was a Nascent Soul cultivator, everyone immediately dropped their pretense and completely abandoned any ulterior motives.

Nascent Soul stage!

The temperament, preferences, and whether such a respected elder is comfortable with receiving guests are all unknown.

If you accidentally offend someone, it will be more than just a complete disaster.

Aside from a few tentative divine senses scanning the area at the beginning, by evening no one dared to venture out.

The robes on Lu Jianghe's body changed back to a light and peaceful blue-green color.

On the robe, the pure and impure energies flowed slowly, and the mountains, rivers, clouds and rain constantly changed. Although it was not as breathtaking as when it was fully activated, it still revealed the extraordinary qualities of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Lu Jianghe sat in the pavilion in the courtyard, with a pot of tea on the stone table.

He poured himself a full glass, and then filled another empty glass.

Just then, a streak of light arrived in an instant, its speed far exceeding that of ordinary Core Formation cultivators.

In the flickering light and shadow, a figure silently landed in the courtyard.

The newcomer's gaze swept over Lu Jianghe, who was calm and composed in the pavilion, and over the cup of tea on the stone table that was clearly meant for him. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

A slight smile played on his lips as he said with interest, "It seems you've been waiting for me all this time, fellow Daoist?"

After saying this, Shi Songpo looked at the person in front of him.

The more I looked at it, the more alarmed I became.

I couldn't sense the depth of the other person's aura at all.

This doesn't seem like the state a Nascent Soul cultivator should be in...

Could it be that the other party is at a higher level?

He knew almost all the Nascent Soul cultivators in the Chaotic Star Sea who had names and identities.

But the person in front of me is unbelievably young.

Lu Jianghe gestured for him to sit down. "How should I address you, fellow Daoist?"

The latter sat down with composure, picked up the tea on the stone table, took a small sip, and then said, "Elder of the Star Palace Law Enforcement, Shi Songpo."

Lu Jianghe said, "So it's Fellow Daoist Shi in person. I'm rather apprehensive."

Shi Songpo gently stroked the rim of the cup with his fingertips and said slowly, "If anyone should be apprehensive, it should be me. After all, it has been several hundred years since Tianxing City has had a Nascent Soul cultivator who is not affiliated with the Star Palace. So... he has calmly rented a cave dwelling to stay in."

Lu Jianghe laughed and said, "I don't mind being alone, as I'm used to living on the wind and dew. But since I have two juniors with me, I can't let them be homeless and wander around. The long road of cultivation is ultimately about seeking transcendence and freedom, but I can't completely ignore the well-being of those around me."

Shi Songpo nodded slowly and complimented, "I see. Fellow Daoist Lu's concern for the younger generation and such protectiveness is truly rare."

A Taoist practitioner, the longer he lives, the more profound his thoughts become, and he cannot be trusted with just a few words.

As far as Shi Songpo was concerned, whether Lu Jianghe's words were true or false was not really a concern.

All that's needed is a plausible explanation that can be given to both superiors and subordinates.

The reason could be anything, as long as Lu Jianghe was willing to give it, he was willing to accept it.

Furthermore, Shi Songpo's true purpose in coming here was not to investigate the other party's origins.

Moreover, we can probably guess a thing or two from this sentence.

They say they are two juniors, but who knows if they are just bed warmers or concubines?

These minor details are nothing to a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Shi Songpo was actually pleased with this.

Why would the other party be willing to place two of their close associates in the core area of ​​the Star Palace? Isn't it for their safety?

Therefore, it seems that the person surnamed Lu has no intention of being an enemy of Xinggong, at least in the short term.

Once this point is understood, everything becomes much easier, and there is even great potential.

The same principle applies.

Lu Jianghe, well aware of the other party's thoughts, bluntly stated, "Elder Shi's visit surely goes beyond mere pleasantries, doesn't it?"

Shi Songpo nodded slightly and smiled, "Fellow Daoist Lu is wise. At our level, every action inevitably involves worldly concerns. With your Nascent Soul cultivation and arrival in Tianxing City, the Star Palace cannot take you lightly. Therefore, I have come here on behalf of the Star Palace to inquire about your future plans."

Lu Jianghe chuckled lightly, "What else can we do? We cultivators should stand for the human race. Our future plans? Naturally, we'll go out to sea to slay demons."

Upon hearing this, Shi Songpo, a Nascent Soul cultivator, paused for a moment, his eyes narrowing slightly.