Chapter 482

Chapter 482: Discussion

This draw truly took Zhou Luo by surprise.

Possessing this Golden Core level heart decision would surely make his path of cultivation much smoother in the future.

Just as he was still immersed in joy, Wang Yu Wei had already awakened.

Seeing Zhou Luo resting with closed eyes at this moment, she immediately gathered the clothes scattered on the ground and swiftly dressed herself.

Standing in the darkness, she pressed her lips together, feeling unknown how to describe her emotions right then.

But one thing she could confirm was this.

During their recent union, she had suddenly discovered that her state of mind truly changed, especially when circulating the Supreme Emotionless Technique. It flowed far more smoothly than usual.

Indeed, her choice had been correct.

Yet this correctness had made her endure many things and lose what was most precious.

Still, for the sake of her Dao, she understood it.

At this moment, Zhou Luo also woke from the draw.

Wearing a smile, he looked at Wang Yu Wei, who was already fully dressed, and asked with an unchanged expression and concern, "How are you feeling?"

His appearance as a serious gentleman somewhat calmed Wang Yu Wei’s chaotic inner turmoil.

She replied, "There’s progress. But I’m uncertain if this alone is sufficient."

The Supreme Emotionless Technique had indeed undergone a subtle change.

But whether this change would last, Wang Yu Wei dared not guarantee.

Because this was an emotional tribulation; how could it be overcome so simply?

Hearing this, Zhou Luo said seriously, "Then it seems ongoing practice is still necessary."

The moment these words left his mouth, a blush once again spread across Wang Yu Wei’s fair face.

She pressed her lips together, feeling unknown how to respond just then.

Because she knew what he said was likely true.

But did this mean she would frequently be with him like this going forward?

Remembering their earlier encounter, a trace of fear suddenly arose within Wang Yu Wei.

Wouldn’t that break… her?

As her mind wandered, Zhou Luo also finished dressing and put away the snow-white bed.

As for the crimson stain on the sheet, both silently overlooked it.

"That assassin should be gone,"

Zhou Luo finally said softly after doing these things.

He clearly understood this matter shouldn’t be rushed.

Since he hadn’t been pursuing dual cultivation with her anyway, if she didn’t wish to continue, he felt indifferent. If she did, he certainly wouldn’t refuse.

"Mm," Wang Yu Wei nodded and, eager to shift the topic, turned her gaze to the small tower. "This must be a spiritual artifact, right?"

Being able to withstand an attack from a Golden Core master certainly proves this is a spiritual artifact.

Zhou Luo didn’t intend to hide it and admitted truthfully, "You guessed right. This is indeed a spiritual artifact."

Wang Yu Wei nodded gently and asked no further questions.

Everyone has their own secret cards, and there was no need to pry.

Immediately, Zhou Luo spread his palm open. Flowing magic power coalesced into a streak of radiant light that shot towards the tower’s body.

Under the influence of that light, the glow enveloping the entire small tower began to recede inward, swiftly returning it to its original mundane appearance.

Zhou Luo pocketed the small tower. Gazing at the bright sun overhead, he released his mental strength, sweeping every corner of their surroundings, searching for any sign that the assassin might remain.

Clearly, the other party had likely departed.

Assassins of their caliber, should their one strike fail, would always choose to retreat into patience once more.

As for how long that patience would last — that depended solely on whether the two of them offered another opportunity.

Yet judging by the present circumstances, the chances of the assassin striking again were slim.

For the rules of the Assassin Tower dictated only one attempt; should it fail, they would dispatch a more powerful assassin three days later.

"Do we still go to the market?"

Confirming the assassin was gone, Zhou Luo turned to Wang Yu Wei and asked.

Wang Yu Wei pondered deeply before ultimately shaking her head. "Let’s not. We’ll return directly to the Immortal City."

"Hmm." Zhou Luo offered no objection.

For the remainder of the journey, they truly encountered no further assassination attempts.

Regarding the matter of their union, both exhibited unspoken agreement and refrained from commenting.

Thus, they returned peacefully to Zhou Fu.

Wang Yu Wei announced she needed to cultivate and returned straight to her room.

Zhou Luo exchanged a few words with Ye Qian before leaving Zhou Fu and heading directly for the Assassin Tower’s base.

About a quarter of an hour later, he once again encountered the man with the goatee who had previously asked him to deliver a letter.

"Pill Master Zhou, I didn’t expect you’d pay a visit personally. Please, sit," the man with the goatee greeted with a smile.

Zhou Luo didn’t stand on ceremony. Once seated, he got straight to the point. "What exactly is the situation with the assassination plot against Wang Yu Wei?"

At these words, the man with the goatee’s smile froze. Narrowing his eyes, he asked, "Pill Master Zhou, how do you know about this affair?"

"Because your people nearly assassinated me just now."

Zhou Luo recounted his recent experience.

After listening, the man with the goatee frowned, his expression turning serious.

"Pill Master Zhou, a killer of that level is beyond my command."

An assassin of Golden Core level held a status akin to the elders within the Assassin Tower, far beyond the reach of a mere steward like himself.

"So, is the Tower determined to kill Wang Yu Wei?"

More important than assigning blame, Zhou Luo was concerned about the Assassin Tower’s ultimate intentions for Wang Yu Wei.

He didn’t want to meddle in such affairs.

But now that Wang Yu Wei was carrying his child, she counted as his woman.

He wanted to see if his prior connections could glean any hint of the Tower’s stance.

The man with the goatee offered his answer on this matter.

"The Wang Yu Wei case involves the higher echelons. I have no authority to intervene."

"However, if the Assassin Tower is to abandon her assassination… unless she completes the mission we assigned, or remains within our surveillance perimeter until our main target has been eliminated."

The Tower had likely already conveyed these terms to Wang Yu Wei herself.

Having largely probed the Tower’s bottom line, Zhou Luo pressed further, "And me? You personally guaranteed I wouldn’t face assassination."

The man with the goatee shrugged. "And I did guarantee it. But if the perpetrators come from the Tower headquarters, or perhaps from a different region… I have no power to stop that."

"After all, I only ever promised you safety from assassination within the territory I oversee."

Being merely a Steward placed him far below the elders in influence.

Obtaining the answers he sought, Zhou Luo rose and departed.

That evening, he relayed the details of his conversation with the Assassin Tower to Wang Yu Wei.

Wang Yu Wei’s expression changed. "Those demands… they mentioned them before. But I cannot neglect returning to the sect indefinitely."

"Aren’t you currently weathering an emotional tribulation? From your earlier state, it doesn’t seem you’ve yet survived it. Perhaps you should simply remain here for now," Zhou Luo suggested.

Having learned the Assassin Tower might not pursue Wang Yu Wei relentlessly, his thoughts of practicing dual cultivation with her resurfaced once more.