After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 429 Seven-Star Sacred Realm

Following Bai Lu into the attic, Shen Xu remembered that this should be the second time he had stepped into this place.

Looking at the magnificent furnishings around him, Shen Xu suddenly remembered the vow he made when Bai Lu first invited him to dinner.

"It was in another room at the time, so it shouldn't have anything to do with the lobby," Shen Xu reassured himself.

"Sit anywhere you like," Bai Lu said, pointing to the soft chairs around her after she sat down.

"What's wrong? Why do you look so serious?" Shen Xu asked, puzzled by Bai Lu's serious expression.

"The council is already aware of your trip to the Feather Clan Temple, so you need to give the council an explanation."

"Uh... what explanation? I'm not the main character!"

"It's probably just a formality. The council knows you're just an extra, but such a significant event has occurred at Tianjian Mountain, so the council can't just ignore it."

"Should I go to the Heavenly Sword Palace?"

"Dream on! The Sword Saint stipulated that only members of the Four Directions Council are qualified to enter the Heavenly Sword Hall. Since you are a member of the Heavenly River Society, only Aunt Lan will see you."

"When?"

"It depends on when you have time. Aunt Lan doesn't know you're back yet, but she asked me to bring you to see her."

"Let's meet today then!" He also wanted to see the legendary Heavenly River Sword Master.

"Yes! That's what I'm planning to do too."

"What exactly happened between you and Guanbi yesterday? Why did she make you take responsibility?" Bai Lu asked casually.

"Ah...you heard everything we said?" Shen Xu's expression changed.

"I only heard part of it," Bai Lu replied without changing her expression.

"That's good!" Shen Xu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Yesterday, I used the tribulation lightning to temper my bones, but I was accidentally confused by the hallucinogenic aura inside."

Guanbi happened to be there at the time, so I did some things I shouldn't have done to her.

But don't worry, I quickly forced myself into unconsciousness and absolutely did not do anything outrageous to Guanbi.

Seeing Bai Lu's increasingly cold gaze, Shen Xu hurriedly made a promise.

"You don't need to explain so much to me. If Guanbi didn't want you to lay a hand on her, you would definitely be beaten to a pulp. Since she didn't resist, it means she was willing."

Guanbi actually likes you a lot, and I believe you can feel that too. So, how do you feel about Guanbi?

“Guanbi is a very good girl, but I’m not right for her.” Shen Xu gently shook his head.

"Then who would be suitable for you, Li Xiaoyi?" Bai Lu unconsciously raised her voice.

"I'm not right for anyone. Whoever is with me will most likely get hurt, and I don't want to hurt anyone who cares about me," Shen Xu said earnestly.

"You don't want to hurt anyone, but the end result will only be that you hurt everyone indiscriminately."

"Feel sorry!"

"I don't want to hear your apology."

Shen Xu lowered his head and fell silent.

"That silly girl Guanbi actually fell for a bastard like you. I really feel sorry for her."

If you love Xiao Yi, then stay with her. What are we supposed to do now, fight over her?

"Bai Lu, things are far more complicated than you think. I have no intention of keeping you hanging on."

Given the current situation, no matter who he's with, the witch probably won't let him go. He also can't avoid the fate of his past life; he can only survive by being alone.

"Why? What's not simple about it?" Bai Lu asked, frowning.

"Bai Lu, I just wanted to live a simple life. The current situation is the result of a series of unfortunate coincidences, and it was by no means my intention."

I am now destined to be unable to be with anyone.

"If not now, then when is it possible?"

Bai Lu's words stunned Shen Xu. What he feared most now was the witch's revenge. What if one day even the witch was no match for him...

"Perhaps when I have enough strength," Shen Xu replied softly.

Hearing this, Bai Lu's tone softened, "Let's go eat first! Afterwards, I'll take you to see Aunt Lan."

after a while.

At the dinner table, Shen Xu noticed there were only three sets of bowls and chopsticks and couldn't help but ask, "Where did Xiao Yi go?"

“Miss Xiao Yi went out yesterday and hasn’t returned yet,” Guan Bi replied, somewhat curious about what Bai Lu and Shen Xu had talked about.

"Hmm? Did she say why?"

"Why does she have to report to us when she goes out? Do you tell me where you're going when you go out?" Bai Lu couldn't help but feel a little angry.

"Maybe!" Shen Xu replied hesitantly.

"You're lying! You only tell me when you need my help."

Shen Xu chuckled awkwardly, "Actually, since arriving at Qinglingxi, I haven't gone out much."

By the way, when are we leaving to participate in the Milky Way tidal bore? If it's too soon, I'm afraid Jiaojiao and Xiaoruo won't wake up.

"When will they wake up?" Guan Bi asked.

“I don’t know about Jiaojiao, but Xiaoruo’s elders said she still has a lot to learn. I estimate she won’t wake up for at least ten days to half a month.”

"Ten days or half a month, but the Milky Way tidal bore will start in ten days." Bai Lu frowned.

"Let's wait and see! If they haven't woken up by the time we're ready to leave, I'll just have to stay here and watch over them," Shen Xu said thoughtfully.

"Huh? Can't we take them back to the Tianhe Sword Sect with us?" Bai Lu didn't want to give up so easily.

"I'm afraid that if I move their bodies so far away, something might go wrong."

Especially Xiao Ruo, her body is still very weak, and she probably can't withstand the void fluctuations of the teleportation array.

“Miss, aren’t you taking Shen Xu to see the Sword Master today? You can ask him about this matter then,” Guan Bi suggested.

"Ok!"

……

Tianhe Sword Hall.

"Aunt Lan, I've brought Shen Xu over." Bai Lu smiled radiantly, as if she were taking Shen Xu to meet her parents.

"Disciple greets Sword Master." Shen Xu bowed to the blue figure in front of him.

"You've returned earlier than I expected." The Heavenly River Sword Master's voice was cold and awe-inspiring.

“After all, it is not the disciple who receives the inheritance,” Shen Xu replied respectfully.

Do you know the origin of that white crane that prays for life?

"This disciple is unaware. Didn't it already live on Tianjian Mountain before?" Shen Xu asked, somewhat puzzled.

"There has never been a Prayer White Crane in Tianjian Mountain, and there has never been a trace of a Prayer White Crane in the entire Ningzhou. This auspicious beast has only been recorded in the mountains and rivers of the Central Plains."

"But I did encounter it at Tianjian Mountain."

"This is also what puzzles us, so we think your story may have some credibility."

"My story?" Shen Xu recalled that he had indeed made up a story about the Qiling White Crane in order to sell the wooden carving.

"Aunt Lan, do you mean that a powerful being really came to Tianjian Mountain and enlightened the Qiling White Crane?" Bai Lu couldn't help but be somewhat shocked.

"The Praying White Crane is one of the companion spirit beasts of the Starry Sky Ancient Tree. The ancestral land of the Praying Clan in the Demon Realm is still located on the Starry Sky Ancient Tree in the Demon Realm."

If that white crane truly possesses the bloodline of the Qiling clan, then someone with the Wood Dao Tongtian might be able to accomplish such a feat.

Bai Lu's expression changed upon hearing this. He suddenly remembered the strange phenomenon that Shen Xu had caused in the ancient forest the day he arrived. It seemed that a small, white crane had flown to his side at that time.

Shen Xu decided to ask Jiao Jiao about this matter in person after she returned.

"You entered the Holy Temple through the Praying White Crane. I would like to ask if you have obtained the qualification to enter the Spirit Realm?" At this moment, the words of the Heavenly River Sword Master echoed in his mind.

Shen Xu looked up at Tianhe Sword Master with some surprise, and then replied, "This disciple has indeed obtained the qualification, but there are some restrictions."

Bai Lu immediately looked puzzled, but she knew that this must be a topic that Aunt Lan and Shen Xu were discussing, which was beyond her current understanding.

"It's a pity that the Sword Saint has not yet become a Saint and cannot weave a 'Sacred Realm' belonging to the Four Directions Sword Alliance, otherwise you could also enter the Sacred Realm to cultivate."

Would you be willing to cultivate at the Seven Luminaries Sect for a period of time? The Sword Alliance can help you obtain the 'White Key' of the Seven Luminaries Sacred Realm.

“This disciple is unwilling!” Shen Xu replied immediately.

Although he didn't know what the Seven Luminaries Sacred Realm and White Key that Tianhe Sword Master mentioned were, wasn't he just walking into Su Jing's line of fire by going to the Seven Luminaries Sect?

Moreover, he felt that the Seven Luminaries Sacred Realm was probably the same kind of place as the ruins the crystal had led him to, and perhaps even worse than the ruins.

"Well, it's good that you have a decision."