The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the clouds in shades of gold and red, while the flying boat of the Jiuyou Xuan Palace hovered quietly in mid-air. Its streamlined hull shimmered with a deep blue luster under the rosy light. The left and right elders had already activated the boat's defensive formation, and a faint protective screen of runes now flickered around the vessel.
Lan Xinyi stood at the edge of the deck, her slender fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her robe. Lowering her head slightly, she spoke in a voice so soft it was barely audible: "Do you... want to come back with me?"
Ling Xiao started slightly at these words and turned to look at the beauty beside him. The gentle evening light cast a golden halo over her delicate profile, while her long eyelashes threw shadows beneath her eyes, where a faint blush was just visible on her cheeks.
Chapter 727