Mu Anxiao: "Is that so? But if you weren't so petty, you wouldn't have locked him and Zhao Mei'er in the screen, and you also added a charge of... betrayal against him. To tell you the truth, if you had just met his demands, nothing would have happened."
"He wanted to kill me."
"That was also because you forced him," Mu Anxiao thought that Hun Jian must still want to save Jiong Ye, so she took this opportunity to... regain the final advantage.
Ouyang Ye's face turned cold.
However, Mu Anxiao had long anticipated Ouyang Ye's reaction, so she was not surprised by his attitude. "What, you don't like what I'm saying."
"I don't like it," Ouyang Ye said directly.
Mu Anxiao smiled down, "Do you feel particularly unhappy because I'm speaking up for him?"
"I am unhappy. You're turning your back on your own kind," Ouyang Ye said unhappily.
"I'm helping you, can't you see that?"
"What do you mean?"
"I advise you not to let temporary hatred blind your eyes. Even if Jiong Ye is capable, he is still just your subordinate. Haven't you ever considered why he insists on leaving?" Mu Anxiao deliberately asked.
Ouyang Ye blinked and said, "He just wants to..." He stopped mid-sentence.
Mu Anxiao looked at Ouyang Ye's foolish expression and smiled, "Was it that woman who told you Jiong Ye was selfish?"
Ouyang Ye's gaze flickered.
"I knew it. Sometimes, some things cannot be taken at face value; you have to experience them yourself. The fact that Jiong Ye can come here shows he trusts you. But you, you don't take him seriously at all. Naturally," Mu Anxiao said, "he cannot stay here any longer. So, what should you do now, do you know?"
"What should I do?" Ouyang Ye completely followed Mu Anxiao's lead.
Mu Anxiao liked Ouyang Ye's foolish reaction, so she hooked her lips and said, "Of course, you should meet his demands."
"Let him go?" Ouyang Ye asked, knowing all of Jiong Ye's thoughts.
Mu Anxiao nodded.
Ouyang Ye shook his head, "No, he cannot go."
"Why?" Mu Anxiao was puzzled by Ouyang Ye's obsession.
Ouyang Ye became serious under Mu Anxiao's questioning, "Because I cannot let the Heavenly Realm know about this place. If they knew... all my plans would be ruined, especially for a monster like Jiong Ye, who gained nothing here. Once he leaves, he will surely spread negative propaganda, which will also affect my recruitment efforts. No, I cannot let him go."
"You've thought it through quite thoroughly," Mu Anxiao said helplessly.
"Mu Anxiao," Ouyang Ye was no longer foolish, but rather serious, "Some things are not as simple as you think, do you understand what I mean?"
"Not as simple as I think..." Mu Anxiao repeated, taking a breath, "Yes, some things indeed seem not as simple as I thought, but I also feel... you're overcomplicating things."
"What do you mean?" Ouyang Ye became interested in Mu Anxiao's words.
Mu Anxiao smiled, "It means, Jiong Ye is not as clever as you think. If he were a clever guy, after hurting you, would he have so clumsily framed Hun Jian and then... immediately surrendered? To be honest, he's just a coward. The reason he was so arrogant before was that he wanted to assert his presence in front of you, believing you wouldn't kill him. But after the incident with the screen, he realized that he actually holds no place in your heart. So, if you ask me, you should take this opportunity to agree to his demands. Perhaps..." he shrugged, "he might change his mind."
"You mean... he's afraid of me now," Ouyang Ye said calmly.
Mu Anxiao hummed and said, "As long as you seize the opportunity, everything will be resolved."
"What should I do?" Ouyang Ye had implicitly handed over the decision-making power to Mu Anxiao.
"Just do as I say, what else?" Mu Anxiao said with a helpless expression.
Ouyang Ye hesitated, "I am injured, and this matter... I'm afraid it won't be easy for me."
"You're denying my decision," Mu Anxiao heard only that implication.
Hearing this, Ouyang Ye quickly said, "No, I'm not denying your decision. I think... you can do this matter." He pointed at Mu Anxiao and smiled faintly.
Mu Anxiao had intended to offer to help Ouyang Ye later, but before she could speak, Ouyang Ye had already made the decision for her. However, even so, she couldn't agree immediately, as that would only make Ouyang Ye suspicious.
Thus, she fell silent for a moment after Ouyang Ye said that.
Seeing Mu Anxiao's reaction, Ouyang Ye looked puzzled, "Why aren't you speaking?"
"What do you want me to say?" Mu Anxiao retorted, meeting Ouyang Ye's eyes.
"I'm entrusting this matter to you, shouldn't you agree?" Ouyang Ye guessed Mu Anxiao's reply based on his own thoughts.
"This is your business. I am still a little immortal who hasn't become a demon yet... It's not logical to hand this over to me. If possible," Mu Anxiao's lips curved, "you could hand it over to Xi'er or that woman."
"Juan'er?" Ouyang Ye's voice was low.
Mu Anxiao frowned at Ouyang Ye's sudden reaction, "What, are you dissatisfied with my suggestion?"
"I think you would do it better," Ouyang Ye said with firm conviction.
Mu Anxiao shook her head.
Ouyang Ye frowned slightly, "Why are you unwilling? Give me another reason besides that one, and I'll agree."
"You know, Jiong Ye dislikes me. If I go... I'm afraid it won't be convincing and might mess things up instead," Mu Anxiao believed Ouyang Ye would insist, so she said it deliberately.
Ouyang Ye looked at Mu Anxiao's 'worried' expression and smiled.
Mu Anxiao was puzzled, "What are you smiling about?"
"He didn't know you were alive before, nor that you were mine. Now that he knows," Ouyang Ye said, reaching out to support Mu Anxiao's shoulder, "he naturally wouldn't dare to treat you like that again. Therefore, I believe you are the most suitable person to handle this."
"Didn't you ask me to stay here to take care of you? If I go, who will take care of you?" Mu Anxiao added.
"Haven't you always wanted to go out? Now I'm giving you a chance to go out, why, don't you want to?" Ouyang Ye gently patted Mu Anxiao's shoulder.
Mu Anxiao sighed, "I wanted to go out and play, not to do a mission. This matter..."
"It's you," Ouyang Ye interrupted Mu Anxiao's words with firm resolve.