Xian Ni: The God of Killing Returns, Marries Li Muwan at the Beginning

Lin Che crossed his arms over his chest, his fingertips unconsciously tracing the dark patterns on his cuffs, his gaze sweeping over the faint illusionary fluctuations around Liu Mei like a hawk.

"The reputation of Thousand Illusions Path isn't just based on its renowned hospitality." Lin Che's calm tone caused the air to suddenly grow cold. "Tell me, is this invitation genuinely for catching up, or is there another motive?"

She covered her lips with a light laugh, the silver bell on her wrist jingling softly with her movement, her pink skirt fluttering even without wind: "Senior is still so wary."

She moved with light, graceful steps, the scent of jasmine mingling with the sweet, cloying aroma unique to illusion wafting towards you, and spoke softly.

"It was only because I saw you cultivating so diligently here, senior, that I thought there was a spiritual spring on Thousand Illusion Star, which is most nourishing to the soul. I recently acquired a few thousand-year-old Ice Soul Orchids, which can be used to brew tea with the spiritual spring."

Before she finished speaking, half a crystal-clear ice flower had already formed on her fingertips, its chill carrying a refreshing fragrance.

Lin Che's gaze narrowed slightly. This ice flower seemed ordinary, but it actually contained the "Bewitching Heart Technique" of the Thousand Illusions Path. If someone's willpower was weak, they would probably have already accepted the invitation.

"In that case, I'll be troubling you."

Lin Che stood up with a faint smile, his immortal power quietly circulating around him, forming an invisible barrier around his body.

The two transformed into streaks of light and soared into the sky, arriving at Thousand Illusion Star in the blink of an eye.

This place is shrouded in mist and clouds, with several jade pavilions floating among exotic flowers and rare herbs, from which ethereal music can be heard from time to time.

Liu Mei led Lin Che through the winding corridor and into a bamboo house.

The interior was furnished in a simple and rustic style. A jade tea set was already prepared on the stone table. With a gentle wave of her hand, the ice-soul orchid fell into the teapot. The moment boiling water was poured in, the aroma of tea filled the air, and a faint golden light seemed to flow through it.

"This is my own creation, 'Illusory Heart Tea,' please have a taste, senior."

Liu Mei's movements as she poured tea were extremely elegant, but Lin Che suddenly chuckled as the teacup touched his fingertips.

"Using illusion magic in tea is truly ingenious, but..."

Lin Che flicked his finger on the rim of the cup, and the tea exploded, turning into thousands of ice crystals that hung in mid-air. "The illusions of the Thousand Illusions Sect don't work on me."

Liu Mei's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her smile: "Senior is still as boring as ever."

Liu Mei pursed her youthful lips, and suddenly several colorful ribbons flew out from her sleeve, weaving into a net in the air. "However, this junior is also curious, just how far has your late-stage Nirvana cultivation progressed?"

Lin Che picked up the untouched teacup on the table and took a sip: "If you wish to exchange ideas on artistic conception, I'll keep you company another day."

Liu Mei said softly, "Senior, if it weren't for you back then, I might have already died. But this is just an avatar, and being defiled is a hundred times worse than death."

Lin Che swirled the teacup in his hand, looking at Liu Mei in front of him. Back then, Liu Mei knew something was wrong and ran away. Even he couldn't find any trace of her.

Unexpectedly, after so many years, she was actually in the Luo Tian Star Domain, and her own strength had reached the Yin Void Realm, which could be considered as extraordinary talent.

Liu Mei picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and continued, "Senior's visit to the Luo Tian Star Region must also be for the Ascension Pool of the Thunder Immortal Palace, right?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Che paused slightly in his teacup, the tea rippling gently at the rim. He looked up at the vines swaying in the wind outside the bamboo hut, his tone calm and composed.

"The news travels fast."

Liu Mei leaned against the carved bamboo window, a strand of black hair twirling between her fingers, her eyes crinkling with laughter: "The Luo Tian Star Domain may seem vast and boundless, but some whispers can always drift along the spiritual veins and reach the ears of those who are interested."

The room was filled with the aroma of tea. Liu Mei got up to add more tea, and the steam rising from the spout of the jade teapot condensed into delicate butterflies on her fingertips before dissipating into the air.

"The once-in-a-century grand event of the Thunder Immortal Palace, where the Clear Water Immortal Lord personally imparts the Dharma, and there's also the opportunity of the Ascension Pool—anyone else would be laughing in their sleep." She suddenly leaned closer, the jasmine scent from her hair wafting directly to Lin Che's nose. "But Senior has always been unconventional; perhaps you have some special plans?"

Lin Che placed the teacup on the stone table, making a soft sound: "You do care about me quite a bit."

Liu Mei rested her chin on her hand, her eyes sly: "Back on Vermilion Bird Star, if it weren't for your help, senior, this clone of mine would have perished long ago. Although it was just a small favor, I should always remember the life-saving grace."

She lightly tapped the table with her fingertips, and several Ice Soul Orchids bloomed out of thin air, the dewdrops condensed on the petals refracting a seven-colored halo.

"Moreover, it is fate that we meet in the Luo Tian Star Region now."

Lin Che remained silent for a moment, his gaze falling on the tea leaves floating in the teacup: "Since you know about the Ascension Pool, you must also be aware of its advantages and disadvantages."

Liu Mei's smile faded, and her expression became serious: "Of course I know. Washing away the physical essence and transforming it into immortal essence may seem like a shortcut to heaven, but in reality, it cuts off other paths of cultivation."

"How many of those cultivators who seek shortcuts can truly comprehend the Great Dao of Immortality?"

Liu Mei paused, her gaze towards Lin Che filled with a hint of inquiry, and said softly, "Senior, are you willing to enter the pool, have you already seen through it all, or do you have other concerns?"

Suddenly, a clear bird song came from outside the bamboo house. Lin Che got up and walked to the window, looking at the jade tower that was faintly visible in the clouds in the distance.

"In the Luo Tian Star Region, families are paramount and bloodline inheritance is supreme, but I always feel that there are some things that are more worth pursuing than bloodline."

Before Lin Che could finish speaking, Liu Mei had already gracefully stood beside him, her pink skirt sweeping across the ground: "For example, the Dao Heart? For example, old friends?"

Lin Che glanced at her, but Liu Mei turned back to the stone table and poured two more cups of tea: "Let's not talk about these heavy topics."

Liu Mei picked up her teacup, gently blew away the tea leaves floating on the surface, and continued, "Although Thousand Illusion Star cannot compare to the grandeur of Thunder Immortal Palace, it still has many interesting aspects."

"Tomorrow I'll take you for a walk by the Spirit Spring. The moonlight there can reflect the mind of a cultivator, and it might help you find some inspiration for a breakthrough."

Lin Che walked back to the table, sat down, and took a small sip of tea.

This time, the tea lacked any magical aura; only the refreshing and sweet taste of Ice Soul Orchid spread across the tip of the tongue.

Seeing him drink it, Liu Mei smiled and said, "It's rare for a senior to do me the honor."

With his chin resting on his hand and a hint of teasing in his eyes, he said, "Speaking of which, the matter with the Lü family caused quite a stir. Senior, are you prepared to deal with it? After all, in the Luo Tian Star Region, messing with a family is like stirring up a hornet's nest."

Lin Che put down his teacup, his expression calm: "If they know what's good for them, they won't go looking for trouble."

Lin Che raised his hand and summoned a wisp of immortal power, which condensed into a crystal-clear sword shape in his palm.

"If you really want revenge, I'm ready anytime."

Liu Mei stared at the immortal sword in his palm, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes: "No wonder he was able to beat Lü Tian so badly that he had no chance to fight back. However, the Luo Tian Star Region is full of hidden talents, so it would be best for you to be careful, senior. After all, I would like to ask you for a few more tips."

As Liu Mei smiled slyly, her eyes were full of eager fighting spirit.

Lin Che remained calm. Liu Mei's knowledge of this matter must be due to the main body's attention.

(End of this chapter)