Chapter 191: Nightshade Valley
The next day, Li Lang headed out of Emberglow City with Tai Xilun, leaving Long Yi and the kids behind.
Traveling with the stoic head disciple of Bloodwave Conclave, Li Lang passed the time with Ruby instead.
“I wonder if there are any artifacts that can take photos or something,” Li Lang muttered. “I wanted to take a picture of Long Yi’s face when I told him I would be leaving the next day. He’s now a high and mighty Foundation Establishment cultivator, but he’s still the same. I had almost expected he would mature a little.”
“Why would you think that, Master?”
“Hmm, all those experts usually act all stoic and serious. In the back of my mind, I suspected it was the influence of cultivation. Just like how demonic cultivators are influenced, but in a more subtle manner.”
“Wouldn’t you be able to tell yourself, Master?”
“Hmm, that’s hard to say. Haven’t you read my memories? A few studies say people are bad at noticing the influence power can have over their own behavior and perception. They have reduced empathy and interpersonal sensitivity but don’t even notice it. I wouldn’t say observation of one’s own behavior is the most accurate.”
“I only skimmed the relevant part of your memories, Master. I wouldn’t dare go through everything without your permission.”
The conversation between the cultivator and artifact spirit broached many subjects. They discussed many random things in between reading the results from the auto-analyzer. It was something Li Lang rarely did unless he was traveling.
While on a journey, he needed to stay alert and exit the space at any time. This was especially so when traveling with others. After all, they had no idea about the existence of Ruby.
That deterred him from getting into any serious sessions of crafts and experiments.
Like that, half a day went by without exchanging a word with Tai Xilun. He only broke his silence to declare their arrival.