The VIP coach fell into silence after the short conversation. It was not an uncomfortable silence, but the conversation ended a little too abruptly. There was a sense of a lack of completion.
However, Leila did not initiate further chatting.
She was not in the mood to read or watch anything anymore since she was not alone. Some things were best enjoyed in solitude. So, she stared out of the window and watched the barren landscape passing as the train sped towards Ghost City.
Renaud wanted to keep talking to her, but he did not know how to find a common topic of conversation. It was ironic that both of them were part of the non-human world, but they could not discuss these matters.
The supernatural and cultivation worlds were different and did not interfere with each other's matters. It was the only way to ensure peace because their innate talents and practices differed. It was not exactly taboo to exchange information, but it was frowned upon.
