Candle Moon watched as Lin Ye halted his steps, feeling a twinge of nervousness. This action was far bolder than she had anticipated.At this moment, Candle Moon found herself questioning whether her actions were too reckless. She didn't even know who Lin Ye truly was, and if his intentions were sinister, his immense strength would allow him to easily kill her.There were many uncertainties surrounding him, which made her wary.But despite her hesitation, Candle Moon had no other choice. She had already lost all her advantages. To complete the task given by her clan elder, she had no other option but to find someone as powerful as Lin Ye. Only with such a person could she have a chance.Lin Ye turned to look at Candle Moon.In the moonlight, Candle Moon removed her hat and mask. Her delicate lips and soft, slightly rounded face made her look even more beautiful. Her eyes, however, carried a coldness that seemed endless.Her long hair flowed like a magnificent waterfall, reaching down to her waist."My name is Candle Moon. I will take you into the Bone Saint Secret Realm to find the stone you're looking for. In exchange, I only need one thing from within the secret realm. Everything else is yours."Candle Moon's voice was soft and calm, but there was a firm determination behind her words. After speaking, her clear eyes were filled with resolve.Though Lin Ye was incredibly dangerous, she believed that his strength would be enough to help her accomplish her mission.
Lin Ye frowned slightly.It was clear that Candle Moon intended to use him to enter the secret realm. While it seemed advantageous to him, at least he could find the special gemstone in his possession, and having a guide would save him a lot of trouble.The Bone Saint Legacy was said to contain some of the highest-level cultivation techniques, Star-Breaking martial arts, powerful formations, and pills.Lin Ye already had all of these.What mattered to him was that special gemstone.That stone could enhance his cultivation. If he obtained enough, Lin Ye's strength could make a massive leap."Chase?" Lin Ye suddenly asked.Candle Moon blinked.Three seconds later, she realized what he meant and blinked her dark eyes."The word for candle, 烛 (zhu).""I'm Lin Ye. Follow me."Lin Ye finished speaking and began walking toward the Iron Horse Gang's base.Candle Moon's eyes gleamed with a touch of joy. At least Lin Ye had agreed!She pulled out a long robe and wrapped it around herself, covering her tight-fitting clothes. If she hadn't done so, walking through the streets in such an outfit would have drawn too much attention.
Iron Horse Gang Base.Tie Feima had just returned with a large batch of herbs and feed for the horses.He dropped a huge bundle of fodder to the ground and sighed."Guys, you won't believe what just happened!""Moonlight Pavilion was destroyed!""One of the Vice Hall Masters from Heaven Void Sect was killed just now. Oh my god, the Vice Hall Master of Heaven Void Sect is dead!"Tie Feima said, as the Iron Horse Gang members dropped what they were doing.Some were brushing the horses, others chopping wood or repairing armor."The Vice Hall Master of Heaven Void Sect?! Who did it?"Da Sha, a large, clumsy-looking guy, hurried over, shocked.Er Lengzi and the others also approached, all eager to know more. After all, this was huge news.Heaven Void Sect was one of the most powerful sects within a thousand miles.In Upper River territory, there were many forces—cities, tribes, and bandits—but only those with terrifying strength could claim to be a sect.Each sect wielded the power to dominate vast lands.Heaven Void Sect was one of those sects.Although Huangsha City had some strength to stand up to the three major sects, it had only managed to maintain a delicate peace. Once any real conflict broke out, even Huangsha City would have to retreat.Now, however, the unexpected happened—one of Heaven Void Sect's Vice Hall Masters had fallen.This was truly shocking."I heard it was the person who escaped from the ruins of the Three Sects' joint operation," Tie Feima said with a serious expression.Having lived in Huangsha City for so long, he was always quick to catch wind of important news."Really? They dared to move against Heaven Void Sect? I'd love to meet this powerful person."Tie Feima said, full of admiration.Just as they were discussing the matter, Lin Ye and Candle Moon entered."Hey, Young Master Lin, who's this?"Tie Feima was immediately struck by Candle Moon's tall, graceful figure and the cold aura surrounding her. It was impossible to ignore."Hello, everyone. My name is Candle Moon, and I'm a friend of Lin Ye," she said, offering a gentle smile and a graceful greeting.Her smile made Da Sha and the others feel as though they were about to fall for her."I think I'm done for.""I'm doomed, falling for her charm…"Even Tie Feima, upon seeing her smile, couldn't help but momentarily lose focus."Cough, cough... Seems like you two got close pretty quickly.""But you all should stay indoors tonight. It's not safe out there, especially after what happened. Once you leave this courtyard, even I won't be able to protect you."Tie Feima's expression turned serious."No problem, we won't go out," Candle Moon said with a soft smile.They headed to the arranged courtyard where Xia Wei and Luo Gui were waiting."This is Candle Moon. She'll be going into the ruins with me tomorrow. Xia Wei, you stay here and rest," Lin Ye said."Okay…" Xia Wei replied reluctantly.She understood the arrangement—given her own strength, she would only be a liability inside the ruins. Her only task was to guide Lin Ye here. Now that they had arrived, she saw no reason to go deeper.But who was this woman?Xia Wei's gaze turned to Candle Moon.To be honest, Candle Moon's presence was so overwhelming that Xia Wei, despite her own beauty, felt completely overshadowed.Candle Moon was like the moon standing alone above the mountains, unchallenged."You do as you wish," Lin Ye said, before heading back to his room. He had no time to deal with anything else.What mattered most to him now was refining the gemstone in his possession and seeing how much it could enhance his strength."Candle Moon, rooms are limited, so we'll share one," Xia Wei said generously."Thank you, Xia Wei," Candle Moon nodded politely.She glanced at Lin Ye's room and then entered Xia Wei's room. She still had injuries from earlier, and needed to recover and adjust her condition after the events that had transpired.In the room, Candle Moon raised her hand, setting up a sealing barrier.Lin Ye took the gemstone he had obtained and tossed it into the Nine Nether Blood Sea.Immediately, a massive wave surged through the Blood Sea."Boom!"The violent energy within the Blood Sea rushed into Lin Ye's energy sea.With this power, Lin Ye continued to focus his Sunlight Energy and refine it.