Since fate had brought them together to travel side-by-side, it was a good opportunity to form a positive bond.
Besides, Qing Lian would likely be following him for a long time to come.
It wouldn't be possible to keep everything hidden from her forever.
Furthermore, Xu Lei estimated that if he continued his Cultivation in this third life, he would surely be able to reach the state of Dao enlightenment.
At that point, whether or not he had the Phoenix True Flame would no longer have a major impact.
Even if something went wrong, not having the Phoenix True Flame in his next life wouldn't matter much either.
And so, Xu Lei told her that he possessed the Phoenix True Flame.
Qing Lian was stunned, finding it hard to believe. Her small, tender-lipped mouth hung wide open.
Her small, pinkish-red tongue was slightly raised, frozen in the middle of her mouth.
「An hour later.」
Xu Lei had brought Qing Lian to a private room in a large restaurant in the city.
