Naturally, Xu Lai didn't agree.
Back then, his life revolved entirely around cultivation; he had no time for romance, even though Ni Xing's beauty was already enough to topple nations.
After leaving her some food, he decisively turned and left.
By the time they met again, Ni Xing was a Half-Step Immortal Venerable who had made quite a name for herself in the Immortal Domain.
Only then did Xu Lai, now The Supreme Emperor of the Heavenly Court, learn that Ni Xing had followed in his footsteps, searching every corner he had ever been just to repay him for saving her life.
Later, Ni Xing joined the Heavenly Court, ranked as the sixty-second Divine General, and was responsible for administrative duties.
***
Seeing Xu Lai lost in thought, Ni Xing couldn't help but call out softly, "Master, are the materials not to your liking?"
"No," Xu Lai chuckled lightly. "I was just reminiscing. I've looked at the materials; they're all Supreme-grade. You've worked hard."
