Chapter 1533: When Free Lunch Hits You In The Head
“Are you sure, celestial?”
Fu Qingbai grew wide-eyed. He could not seem to believe his luck.
“But of course.” Xin Yuyao smiled. “The Eight Views Sect is an ancient celestial sect. Our mission is to deliver those fated with us to celestial hood. Since you are fated with us, it is only natural that we aid you and create good karma. Therefore, you do not need to suspect foul play.”
“Now, please!”
“... Thank you for the offer, celestial, but we are fine.”
Fu Qingbai mulled over her offer carefully but still shook his head in the end.
“Why not?” Xin Yuyao seemed astonished. She was practically giving away the boon for free, and still Fu Qingbai had rejected her. She wasn’t expecting this.
“It’s not that we don’t want to, but this voyage has far exceeded the time limit given by our alliance. The alliance leader has ordered that we are to return immediately as soon as the matter is settled and cannot delay for even a moment.”
“I dare not go against my leader’s command. I need to return and fulfill my orders as soon as possible, which is why I have no choice but to turn down your kind offer. I hope you can forgive my impudence.”
Fu Qingbai’s face was wrought with regret, but there was an invisible flicker of wariness deep within his eyes.
He was lying through his teeth, of course. The alliance leader never gave him such an order. The reason he was lying was also simple. It was because he thought that something felt off.
To be honest, he was overcome with joy and excitement when he initially heard that he could climb the Celestial Asking Road, purify his body, and increase his cultivation without joining the Eight Views Sect.