No one offers kindness for free; Ye Yun understood this principle, especially when dealing with an evil cultivator who had taken countless lives.
Xing Wu nodded slightly. "It seems you've learned quite a bit about me from that protector."
Her deep eyes then fixed on Ye Yun.
"The reason I'm helping you, of course, is because I love you."
The atmosphere in the room turned stiff, and Ye Yun rolled his eyes.
"Heh heh..."
Seeing this, Xing Wu shrugged. "Just kidding. The reason I'm helping you is naturally because I've taken notice of your potential."
"I believe you will achieve great things in the future and become my most capable ally in overthrowing the Heavenly Dao Divine Hall."
"Moreover, I am indeed a little interested in you as a person."
As she said this, a sharp glint flashed in her eyes.
"Therefore, I will not allow anyone to kill you before you grow."
With that, the coldness on her face melted into a spring-like smile.
"Do you understand now?"
"..."
Ye Yun fell silent for a moment before slowly saying,
"You trust me this much?"
"Indeed."
Xing Wu nodded directly. "Even I have never encountered another genius as monstrous as you."
"At twenty years old, you cultivated to sainthood in the lower realm. Every time we meet, your cultivation has surged, and you've brought me great surprises."
"I've even wondered if you were a powerful being reincarnated like myself, but your unfamiliarity with the Heavenly Domain clearly indicates otherwise."
Strictly speaking, she had witnessed Ye Yun's rise. It was almost unbelievable, even to her.
After hearing these words, Ye Yun couldn't help but sigh.
"Alright, regardless, I truly owe you a massive favor this time."
He looked at Xing Wu, his expression turning serious.
"I, for one, do not like owing people favors. Tell me, what can I help you with at this stage?"
In this world, a debt of gratitude was the hardest to repay, especially such a large one.
Hearing this, Xing Wu fell into thought. After a long while, she finally spoke.
"Since that's the case, deliver a letter for me to the Empress Tian Feng on Mount Chaofeng."
Ye Yun was stunned.
"That's it?"
"That's it."
Xing Wu nodded and smiled faintly.
"This matter is quite important to me."
"You know Empress Tian Feng?"
"More or less. We have some acquaintance."
As she spoke, she seemed to recall something and suddenly put on a mysterious expression.
"By the way, my acquaintance with her is a secret. You must keep it confidential."
"The reason I'm having you deliver the letter is to prevent the Divine Hall from discovering any connection between me and Mount Chaofeng."
Ye Yun was a little confused but nodded his agreement.
"No problem. I will deliver the letter and ensure no one else finds out."
Xing Wu smiled with satisfaction and said, "After you deliver the letter, you can choose to stay at Mount Chaofeng."
"I believe, with your Ice Phoenix bloodline, you can serve as an honorary elder there. This way, even the Heavenly Dao Divine Hall won't dare to act against you rashly."
"Besides, before they deal with a monster like me, the Divine Hall won't go to such lengths for you."
"Use this time to cultivate diligently and become stronger, striving to reach maturity as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yun frowned.
"What about you? Won't that be very dangerous?"
Looking at Xing Wu sitting on the sofa, he asked the question that concerned him most.
Xing Wu, however, was unfazed. "Don't worry. With my abilities, it won't be easy for the Heavenly Dao Divine Hall to find me, even if they mobilize their entire forces."
"That's good..."
Ye Yun let out a sigh of relief.
Seeing this, Xing Wu's lips curved into an evil smile.
"Looking at you, are you perhaps worried about me?"
Ye Yun shrugged. "You're overthinking it. I just thought that if you died because of me, the debt of gratitude would be even greater, and it would be troublesome to repay."
"Is that so..."
At this moment, Xing Wu suddenly stood up and walked briskly to the bedside, right in front of Ye Yun.
Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and was about to speak when Xing Wu lunged forward, her knee pressing between Ye Yun's legs.
Her upper body then pressed down, making Ye Yun's mind go blank for a moment, his thoughts filled with…
Xing Wu's beautiful eyes were almost touching Ye Yun's, their gazes locked. He could clearly feel her warm breath.
She smiled charmingly and said, "If I were to die this time, would you seek revenge on the Heavenly Dao Divine Hall for me?"
For a moment, Ye Yun couldn't tell if she was joking or serious.
After a moment of silence, he looked into Xing Wu's beautiful eyes and said calmly,
"Of course not. But I'll build you a grand mausoleum and visit your grave to offer incense every year."
He was equally serious, making it impossible to discern jest from truth.
Xing Wu sighed lightly. "What a heartless fellow..."
With that, she began to rise.
But as soon as she made a move, Ye Yun abruptly stood up, grabbed her shoulders, and with terrifying strength, unexpectedly pushed her down onto the opposite sofa.
Ye Yun even extended a leg, his knee pressing between her slender legs in the same manner, his upper body following.
"You rascal..."
Xing Wu was stunned by his sudden action, unable to resist.
Everything was eerily similar to moments before, only the positions had reversed. Ye Yun had clearly turned the tables.
To him, Xing Wu's actions were unbearable. Did she really think of him as a weakling?
"Do you think I'm easy to bully just because I haven't shown my might?"
While he might not be confident in his combat power, his physical strength, empowered by the mutated Heavenly Phoenix bloodline, was undeniable.
This was perhaps the first time he had reversed the situation against this arrogant woman while fully conscious.
Their eyes met again. Ye Yun gazed at Xing Wu before him, provocatively tilting her chin with one hand. He said without reservation,
"In any case, you'd better figure this out. No matter what grudge you have with the Heavenly Dao Divine Hall, you have to survive and resolve it yourself."
He thought, hadn't she been teasing him all along? Now it was time for a switch.
Looking at Ye Yun's face and his dominant aura, Xing Wu was lost in thought for a long time.
Perhaps it was the first time she saw such a charming side of Ye Yun. Her delicate eyebrows furrowed, and her voice softened slightly.
"What you said... I've noted it down."
Seeing the usually overbearing Xing Wu's posture soften,
Ye Yun felt an immense sense of relief, akin to a great victory.
And when one felt relieved, one tended to get carried away...
Just like Ye Yun at this moment, who added with a sigh,
"You've lived for tens of thousands of years, and you still need me to remind you of some things. Truly..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xing Wu, who had been looking delicate, felt a vein pop on her forehead. A seemingly kind smile appeared on her face.
"Oh, yes. Tens of thousands of years old..."