Xia Feng's voice suddenly appeared, and he was caught in the act of being a simp.
Canye Immortal Emperor was merely bragging in front of Yao Shuyu. If Xia Feng had seen him, he would have been too embarrassed.
He deliberately cleared his throat and said, "You're not single, so you wouldn't understand."
As Canye Immortal Emperor felt awkward, Yao Shuyu's eyes lit up, and she took a few more glances at Xia Feng.
After learning about Xia Feng's deeds, she admired him immensely. However, their relationship was not yet close, and she had never dared to speak to him.
"Shuyu pays her respects to the Immortal Emperor." Yao Shuyu stood up and quickly bowed to Xia Feng.
"No need to be polite, we are all family," Xia Feng quickly reminded her.
This remark made Yao Shuyu's heart bloom with joy.
Canye Immortal Emperor did not notice Yao Shuyu's expression and continued to ask Xia Feng, "You're back so soon?"
"I'm just here for a moment and will be leaving right away," Xia Feng said.
He had not brought the Dong Huang Bell with him; it was with Bing Linger. If he wanted to go to the Divine Realm, he would need the Dong Huang Bell to transport him.
"Where are you going this time?" Canye Immortal Emperor asked.
"The Divine Realm," Xia Feng replied truthfully, not concealing anything.
He planned to scout the way first and get familiar with the Divine Realm before bringing Canye Immortal Emperor and the others up.
Upon hearing this, Canye Immortal Emperor's eyes lit up and he asked, "Are you taking us with you this time?"
"No, next time. I'm just going up to scout the way for you and will be back soon," Xia Feng explained.
Canye Immortal Emperor nodded. As long as he could go to the Divine Realm, any time was fine.
Canye Immortal Emperor looked at Yao Shuyu with a smile and said, "Shuyu, you mustn't go back on your word."
Yao Shuyu naturally knew what Canye Immortal Emperor was referring to. She had deliberately said that at the time to reject Canye Immortal Emperor because she knew going to the Divine Realm was impossible. She hadn't expected someone as extraordinary as Xia Feng to appear.
Becoming a Dao companion with Canye Immortal Emperor was not something Yao Shuyu wanted. She genuinely did not have any romantic interest in him; she only saw him as a close friend and childhood companion.
"What did I say?" Yao Shuyu asked deliberately, feigning ignorance.
"You said you'd be my Dao companion after we reached the Divine Realm." Canye Immortal Emperor clarified his meaning.
Xia Feng watched from the side and shook his head. Yao Shuyu had said that back then to save Canye Immortal Emperor's face, and it was a polite refusal because she knew going to the Divine Realm was impossible. Now, Yao Shuyu was pretending not to remember, signaling to Canye Immortal Emperor that their relationship was impossible.
His '0' was not meant for her '1' to enter.
And Canye Immortal Emperor, that persistent simp, completely disregarded Yao Shuyu's feelings and brought it up in public, causing Yao Shuyu to lose face.
As expected, Yao Shuyu's expression changed slightly after hearing this. She said, "I forgot. You two chat, I'll go rest."
After saying this, Yao Shuyu turned and left, walking briskly towards the palace.
Watching Yao Shuyu walk away, Xia Feng said, "Love cannot be forced. You must have mutual attraction. Yao Shuyu clearly doesn't like you, so why do you insist on pestering her?"
Canye Immortal Emperor sighed and said, "I know that too. She's bullied me since we were little, but I'm happy to be bullied by her because I believe no one in this world is worthy of her."
Then Canye Immortal Emperor glanced at Xia Feng and laughed, "However, after you appeared, I don't think so anymore. I still think you are worthy of her, but it's a shame you're not interested in women."
Xia Feng: ...
"Who the hell told you I'm not interested in women?" Xia Feng was speechless.
He was just not interested in Yao Shuyu.
"Then why are you still single? If you wanted a woman, couldn't you find one? Look at the women around your sister; don't they all look at you with affection?"
Canye Immortal Emperor fired off a series of soul-searching questions.
"I just don't want to right now. I'll think about it after I return from the Divine Realm," Xia Feng shook his head.
"Forget it. I can't even handle one myself, so why am I talking to you about this?" Canye Immortal Emperor waved his hand, not wanting to discuss such a disheartening topic.
It was still Qingxu Immortal Emperor who was more carefree, living life to the fullest, truly unrestrained.
"Brother," Xia Lin called out as she ran over.
"Not bad, you're about to undergo tribulation," Xia Feng praised after glancing at Xia Lin's cultivation.
"Hehe... That's all thanks to Immortal Emperor Tianlu's excellent guidance," Xia Lin said with a beaming smile.
"Cough... It's my duty, my duty." Immortal Emperor Tianlu coughed lightly and also walked over, then looked at Xia Feng and asked, "Why did you come back?"
"I came back to get something and will leave immediately. I'm preparing to go to the Divine Realm," Xia Feng said.
"Damn it... Are we going with you this time?" Immortal Emperor Tianlu exclaimed in shock.
"No, I'm just scouting the way. You should teach my sister well, and I'll bring you all next time," Xia Feng said with a smile.
"Don't worry, by the time you return from the Divine Realm, I guarantee your sister will be at least a Golden Immortal," Immortal Emperor Tianlu promised, patting his chest.
What's wrong with Xia Feng taking him to the Divine Realm to teach his sister?
These were all things that should be done.
"Lin'er, keep up the good work. I'm going to the Divine Realm for a bit and will be back soon. You all need to cultivate diligently," Xia Feng gave Xia Lin an encouraging look.
"Mhm, okay." Xia Lin nodded seriously.
"Brother Xia," Bing Linger landed beside Xia Feng and, as soon as she touched down, hugged his arm and called out affectionately.
"I'll be taking the Dong Huang Bell. I'm relieved to leave Lin'er and the others here. You also need to cultivate diligently and reach the late stage of Immortal Emperor soon," Xia Feng instructed Bing Linger.
"I know, I've been cultivating all along. I only came over when I heard you were back," Bing Linger said, hugging Xia Feng and acting spoiled.
Xia Feng didn't know where she learned this behavior and was too lazy to inquire.
"Alright, I'll check your progress when I get back from the Divine Realm," Xia Feng nodded.
"Mhm, okay. Sister Lin'er is also working very hard," Bing Linger added, praising Xia Lin at the same time.
Upon hearing this, Xia Lin winked at Bing Linger, and the two girls exchanged a knowing smile.
"Alright, I'm ready to leave."
Xia Feng reached out his hand towards Bing Linger. The Dong Huang Bell hanging from her waist automatically flew into Xia Feng's hand and then disappeared instantly.
"Are you leaving right now?" Canye Immortal Emperor asked with concern.
Whether he could go to the Divine Realm was related to his lifelong happiness, so of course, Canye cared.
"Yes, I'm leaving now. You must take good care of my sister and the others," Xia Feng nodded and then instructed.
"Don't worry, we will definitely take good care of them." Immortal Emperor Tianlu and Canye Immortal Emperor nodded seriously.
They would take care of them without Xia Feng needing to say so.
This was the safest place in the entire Immortal Realm, guarded by eight Immortal Emperors.
Xia Feng nodded, said goodbye to Xia Lin, waved to the others, and said:
"I'm heading to the Divine Realm. See you in a few years."