No one dared to provoke Heavenspire precisely because it belonged to the High Seraph.
Of course, Heavenspire had never been too ostentatious within the Spirit Nidus either. Its status was unique, and it had always remained distant and aloof.
Lu Yin needed to visit Heavenspire, both to obtain a better understanding of the Lesser Spirit Megaverse and also to get closer to Wu Wei.
Unfortunately, outsiders were not permitted to enter Heavenspire. That was the most important rule they had, in addition to not allowing any members of Heavenspire to marry an outsider.
Countless years had passed, and yet no one had ever entered Heavenspire. The fact that it was impossible to enter had thus become common knowledge throughout the Spirit Nidus.
“Wait here,” Lu Yin said before leaving.
A complicated expression stayed on Zhou Qian’s face. What would ultimately become of the Ark Domain? He had no idea.
When he had confessed everything to Lu Yin, Zhou Qian had done so out of pure desperation. He had been too naive earlier, believing that they could convince Boundless to help the Ark Domain drive Heavenspire out before waiting for Boundless to be attacked and destroyed, all while continuing to report to the Ascendant Hall.
If only things could be so simple.
Only after boarding Boundless and facing Lu Yin directly was it possible to understand the indescribable aura on the battleship.
It was easy to speak about Boundless being besieged and destroyed, but the truth was that it wasn’t something that should even be considered.
As he peered into the depths of Boundless, Zhou Qian felt as though he was staring into an abyss.
Elsewhere, Lu Yin approached Ru Mu.
At the moment, she was watching with interest as a blanket in front of her squirm. She had been observing the person within the blanket for quite some time. In fact, she had done so ever since she had first seen him aboard Boundless, as Ru Mu found his antics quite entertaining.
Jiang Qi had no idea how to react. “Um... Could you please not stand so close?”
“Why not? You’re being so cold to me,” Ru Mu teased with a playful smile.
Jiang Qi’s tone remained dry, though his hesitation and helplessness could also be heard. “I... don’t smell very good.”
“I don’t mind. Can you come out? It’s so boring to stay hiding under a blanket.”
Jiang Qi nervously answered, “No, I can’t. I’m afraid of the sunlight.”
“Do you have something to hide?”
“That’s not what I meant.”
Jiang Qi stayed under his blanket, stealing glances at Ru Mu. The girl was so beautiful, to the point where she practically glowed. In comparison, Jiang Qi felt completely unkempt and unfit even to approach such a person.
Lu Yin was standing a short distance away, his hands clasped behind his back as he watched the two people.
Jiang Qi, who perpetually hid under his blanket, was actually able to somewhat resist karma, which made him an incredible mystery to Lu Yin.
However, when he was pulled out from his blanket, there was absolutely nothing odd about the young man. Aside from being dirty, even the blanket was completely unremarkable.
Afraid of the light? Does he suffer from some sort of psychological issue? What else could it be?
“Ru Mu.”
Ru Mu turned. As soon as she saw Lu Yin, she happily shouted, “You’re back, Boss!”
From under his blanket, Jiang Qi called out in a respectful tone, “Gr- greetings, Seraph Lu.”
Lu Yin just gave a slight nod to Jiang Qi. “Go do whatever you want.”
Still wrapped up beneath his blanket, Jiang Qi wriggled away.
Ru Mu happily bounced over to Lu Yin, flashing him a sweet smile. “Boss, he’s so interesting! Can we pull him out of that blanket?”
Jiang Qi overheard the question, and his wriggling quickened. He was desperate to take a bath and tidy his hair.
Lu Yin looked at Ru Mu. “Everyone lives their lives in their own way. Don’t bother people.”
Ru Mu wilted. “Alright.”
Lu Yin observed the woman. “You’re completely different from how you were when we first met. Are you even the same person?”
Ru Mu smiled. "Boss, which version do you prefer?"
Lu Yin studied Ru Mu. Her bearing had the quiet elegance of someone who had stepped out of a painting, the kind of person who should have been calm and composed. Yet at this moment, she was the opposite. She was spirited, with a hint of charm and a lively gleam in her eyes.
If not for seeing her for himself, Lu Yin would believe that Ru Mu’s personality belonged to a completely different person.
Could she be like Yan’er and have a split personality?
"Why do you remain by my side?" Lu Yin asked in an indifferent tone.
Ru Mu’s expression grew serious, and she answered respectfully, "To monitor you on behalf of Heavenspire."
Lu Yin stared at her. "...And?"
"That is all."
Lu Yin frowned. "That’s not what you told me in the Wisdom Domain."
As Ru Mu looked at Lu Yin, her smile took on a slightly bitter cast, losing its former sweetness. "Back then, I could have taken you to Heavenspire. I no longer can."
"Why not?"
"You’re too powerful, Boss. Heavenspire won’t be able to handle you."
"Aren’t you afraid that I’ll kill you?"
"I can’t do anything about that. It would simply be my fate. Who told you to be so powerful? Not even Heavenspire expected this," Ru Mu said with a shrug.