"Come with me!"
It seemed Hu Liena also noticed Lin Ye's confusion, but she didn't explain. Instead, she curved her lips into a faint smile, said that to Lin Ye, crossed her arms, and stepped forward with light steps.
"Mysterious…"
Lin Ye frowned slightly but still followed.
Following Hu Liena toward the exit of the treasure vault, they passed through a corridor, then a few more corridors, until Lin Ye finally entered a bedroom.
"This is your room?"
Entering the bedroom, Lin Ye looked at the pink decorations all around, filled with warmth and a girlish atmosphere, and felt a little strange.
Why bring me here? Is there something that can't be said outside?
"Sit down!"
In the room, Hu Liena smiled and invited Lin Ye to sit down, then brewed a cup of tea for him.
"Why did you bring me here? What exactly do you want to talk about?"
Lin Ye took the teacup but couldn't help frowning as he asked.
"What, are you that curious?"
Seeing Lin Ye's impatience, Hu Liena covered her mouth and giggled.
"Of course, I'm curious. After all, talking about things in a place like this—this is your private room. I'm not afraid of others saying anything, but aren't you?"
Lin Ye said lightly.
Hearing Lin Ye's words, Hu Liena suddenly burst into laughter: "Lin Ye, are you really only seven years old? Why do I feel like you think more than I do?"
Lin Ye: "…"
"Does age really matter? Just say what you want to say!"
Lin Ye's face turned slightly red, but he still spoke calmly.
Half a year ago, he certainly wouldn't have understood these things, but after arriving in Eternal Night City, over the past six months, he often went to the tavern.
The drinkers in the tavern didn't care whether there were minors present; the conversations often went wild. Plus, with the unruly He Feng by his side…
Naturally, he had learned a lot over the past six months.
"Then I'll say it."
After teasing Lin Ye, the playful smile on Hu Liena's face faded.
"I came to Eternal Night City this time to eliminate the evil spirit masters here. Now that the evil spirit masters have been dealt with, I will leave for Spirit City tomorrow. Before I leave, I want to ask you: would you like to come with me to Spirit Hall?"
Hu Liena spoke to Lin Ye very seriously.
"You're inviting me to join your Spirit Hall?"
Lin Ye frowned slightly.
"You can think of it that way. So, what do you think? Our Spirit Hall is the most powerful force on the continent. There, you can get the best platform!"
Hu Liena looked at Lin Ye, a confident smile appearing on her face.
"I do have a good impression of Spirit Hall. After all, the continent's stability depends entirely on you. But for now, I still want to travel around the continent for a while. If I want to settle down in the future, I'll consider Spirit Hall."
After a moment of thought, Lin Ye tactfully declined.
"Ah! You're so heartless. You really refused!"
Hearing Lin Ye's rejection, Hu Liena pouted slightly.
"But… Lin Ye, do you believe that if I say a few more words, you'll obediently agree to come with me to Spirit City?"
Suddenly, as if she thought of something, a mysterious smile curved on Hu Liena's lips.
"Say it."
Lin Ye also smiled faintly, his lips curving slightly.
"Then I'll say it. Lin Ye, you have a Martial Soul of Three Lives, right? Your current Martial Soul appears to be the useless Begonia Flower, but its true name is Nine Spirit Immortal Begonia. Besides this Martial Soul, you have two others: one called Xuanyuan Sword, and the other called Devouring Ancestral Dragon. Am I right?"
Hu Liena said mysteriously.
"How do you know?!"
Hearing Hu Liena's words, Lin Ye immediately stood up abruptly, his gaze full of vigilance as he looked at her.
"Hehe, of course I know. And I also know that your parents are no longer with you, right? You might not even know your parents' names."
Hu Liena stood up as well, her lips curving into a faint smile. As she slowly walked around Lin Ye, she spoke with interest.
"You know something about my parents?"
Hearing Hu Liena's words, Lin Ye's expression changed instantly, his face showing excitement.
"I don't know! But… my master does!"
Hu Liena smiled lightly.
"Well? Are you willing to come with me to Spirit City now? My master might know even more about your parents!"
"I'll go with you to Spirit City!"
Suddenly hearing news about his parents from Hu Liena's mouth, Lin Ye immediately made up his mind and said.
"You're leaving tomorrow, right? I'll go say goodbye to my friends now!"
…
Night, Blood Rose Tavern.
After leaving the Spirit Hall branch, Lin Ye headed straight for the Blood Rose Tavern. When he arrived, Shi Yue and the others were still drinking.
"Lin Ye, why are you back so early? Didn't the envoy keep you overnight?"
Seeing Lin Ye, He Feng immediately teased.
"What are you thinking? She had something to discuss with me, not what you're imagining."
Lin Ye sat down, let out a breath, and said.
"Ah! I thought Envoy Hu Liena had taken a liking to you!"
He Feng shook his head.
"So what if she did? So what if she didn't? My little brother Lin Ye is strong, talented, and handsome—far better than a wretched guy like you. Even if Hu Liena didn't take a liking to him, there will definitely be other pretty girls in the future. You're just jealous!"
Beside them, Xie Lin snorted coldly.
"I… I really am jealous. Why are women so superficial!"
He Feng grumbled and drank a glass of wine.
"All they care about is appearance. Can't anyone appreciate a soul as humorous and free-spirited as mine?"
"Pfft!"
"Brother Shi Yue, I actually have something to tell you all…"
Looking at his friends at the table, Lin Ye hesitated.
"What is it?"
Everyone was curious.
"I'm leaving. I'm going with Hu Liena to Spirit City…"
"Damn! You're practically eloping, and you say she didn't take a liking to you!"
Hearing Lin Ye's words, He Feng cursed immediately.
"I didn't intend to go at first, but Hu Liena told me something—about my parents. I have no choice but to go…"
"I originally promised to stay with you all. Sorry!"
Lin Ye said apologetically.
"It's fine. It's not like we won't see each other again in the future!"
Shi Yue waved his hand with a hearty laugh.
"Yeah! It's not like we won't meet again. No big deal!"
He Feng also laughed and waved.
"If I want to find you all in the future, will you still be here?"
Lin Ye asked.
Hearing his question, everyone fell silent.
"We might leave in a few years too."
Shi Yue sighed.
"I formed the Soul Hunting Group to get a herb to help my son break through to Soul Elder. Now I've obtained it."
"He Feng wants to become stronger and use his money to buy a noble title and good land back home. He's almost saved enough."
"Xie Lin joined the Soul Hunting world for money. She's earned enough now and plans to go back home in a few years to open a tavern. Su Ying will go with her."
"And Luo An wants to get stronger and gain experience. In the future, he'll probably join another Soul Hunting group elsewhere."
"So, we might not have the chance to meet here again."
"Where can I find you all in the future?"
Lin Ye asked after a moment of silence.
"Find Xie Lin. If we get the chance, we'll meet at her tavern."
Shi Yue said with some emotion.
"Alright! But Sister Xie Lin, where do you plan to open your tavern?"
"Little brother Lin Ye, my hometown is in Soto City of the Barak Kingdom. My tavern will naturally be there!"
Beside him, Xie Lin smiled faintly and said softly.
"If you get the chance in the future, come find me. In my tavern, your drinks will be on the house!"
Xie Lin raised her glass to Lin Ye, her delicate, beautiful face showing a faint smile.
"Alright!"
Lin Ye raised his glass, a smile appearing on his face.
After sharing one last drink and seeing everyone off, Lin Ye also said goodbye to the Blood Rose.
After retrieving Tang Yuan, Lin Ye left the tavern and returned to the Tulip Hotel.
"I'm leaving tomorrow…"
Back at the Tulip Hotel, he placed Tang Yuan in its small bed by the side. Stroking the little white mouse and looking at the familiar furnishings in the room, Lin Ye couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
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