"It's really you!"
Even without seeing Hao Ya's face, Alex could hear the tone of surprise she carried in her voice. She would certainly have to be surprised to find him in a place like this, especially after so many years.
Hao Ya hadn't ascended yet back when Alex first left for the Immortal Realms. Her ascension had to have happened some years after him. Since she didn't have the opportunity to leave with her master, she would have to have made the rest of the journey alone.
Although, that likely shouldn't matter since she was a grand disciple of the Sky God in a way. That sort of status had a certain advantage to it.
"What are you doing out here?" Alex asked. "Is anyone else with you?"
She seemed alone, so Alex couldn't tell.
Hao Ya removed her veil, her wide eyes looking at him. "I'm all alone," she said in a stunned voice. "What… what about you?"
