After Yue Hua was pushed away by Zi Lingling, feelings of disappointment, sadness, anger, and unwillingness surged within her.
One hundred thousand years ago, that man had wronged her.
One hundred thousand years later, the man before her was attempting to lay his hands on her... relative!
In mere moments, demonic energy began to coil around Yue Hua.
Now, provoked by Ye Lingyuan, her demonic energy churned violently.
"Hmph! False sentimentality! Today, I will tear off your fake mask!"
Yue Hua's rage intensified, her demonic energy swirling more fiercely. The White Bone Mountain rumbled, and the waters of the Yellow Springs churned into colossal waves.
Ye Lingyuan's expression was grave. The infatuated demon Yue Hua was the most formidable enemy he had ever encountered.
Even with his other soul present, his chances of winning were only fifty percent, let alone now, when he was already heavily injured.
Yet, he had no choice. Without dealing with the infatuated demon Yue Hua, they could not possibly pass the ninth trial.
If he couldn't clear the ninth trial, how could he bring his Ling'er home?
He glanced at Zi Lingling, who lay on the ground, a trace of resolve appearing in his eyes.
"The primordial energy of creation, henceforth, Yin and Yang shall exist. Emerge!"
Ye Lingyuan silently chanted, and a translucent whip materialized in his hand.
If the Spirit of the Altar were present, it would surely recognize this whip as the One Qi Whip, which had caused it so much hardship.
Concurrently, a peculiar aura enveloped Ye Lingyuan, and his soul's presence underwent a drastic transformation.
"Alas, Yue Hua, after a hundred thousand years, why are you still so extreme?"
At this moment, the person inhabiting Ye Lingyuan's body had changed to Fengxi Bao, the Mad God.
"One Qi Whip! You are... Bao Fengxi?!"
The swirling demonic energy around Yue Hua paused, and a peculiar expression flickered across her face. Sudan Novel Network.
Bao Fengxi nodded and said, "Yue Hua, although your affections were misplaced, that person has already paid the price. Why do you cling to this obsession?"
Upon mentioning that man, Yue Hua's demonic energy surged even more fiercely.
"One of him died, but there are still countless unfaithful men. If they are not all killed, who knows how many devoted women will be disappointed."
Bao Fengxi sighed and said, "Alas, child of obsession! Child of obsession! How can you assume all men in this world are fickle? How about this, let's make a bet?"
"A bet?"
Yue Hua looked at Bao Fengxi curiously and said, "Brother Bao, you are a good person, and I don't wish to make things difficult for you. Tell me, how shall we bet?"
During Yue Hua's darkest days, Bao Fengxi was a beacon of light, bringing a sliver of salvation into her otherwise cold world.
Therefore, in Yue Hua's eyes, Bao Fengxi was one of the few good men she had ever known.
Bao Fengxi moved his thoughts, put away the One Qi Whip in his hand, and smiled, saying, "Since you don't believe in true affection in this world, then let us bet on affection!"
"Hehehe..."
Yue Hua dissipated the demonic energy behind her and let out a silvery laugh.
"Bet on affection? Brother Bao, are you sure?"
Bao Fengxi nodded and said, "I am sure, a bet on affection!"
A hint of disdain appeared in Yue Hua's eyes.
Where could true affection in this world be found that was not ultimately disappointed?
However, since Bao Fengxi wanted to bet, she would indulge him, as a way to repay his past kindness.
"Very well! But how does Brother Bao propose to bet?"
Bao Fengxi breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that although Yue Hua had transformed into an infatuated demon and had been imprisoned here for a hundred thousand years, her inherent nature remained.
"Let's bet on the future of these two children, shall we?"
He looked at Zi Lingling lying on the ground and said.
"Oh?"
Yue Hua responded faintly, awaiting Bao Fengxi's continuation.
"If, in the future, they betray each other, then you win. At that time, not only will I not stop you from killing, but I will also help you kill!"
Truly worthy of the Mad God, his methods were astonishing.
"But if they remain devoted to each other until death, then I win. At that time, you must let go of your obsession and come with me to the Guardian Realm to protect this world together, how about it?"
Yue Hua scoffed.
Devoted until death?
How could that be possible?
That man had also spoken such confident vows, but what was the outcome?
She did not believe in love that lasted until death.
"Alright, I accept the bet!"
Yue Hua said with a cold laugh, "I hope Brother Bao will be a good loser when the time comes!"
Bao Fengxi smiled faintly and said, "Yue Hua, rest assured, when has Brother Bao ever lied to you?"
Yue Hua nodded and said, "Then we shall wait and see."
Of course, their conversation was shielded from Ye Lingyuan and Zi Lingling, so neither of them knew that their affection had become the stake in Bao Fengxi and Yue Hua's bet.
"Since you have agreed, then let them go. I should be going back now!"
Bao Fengxi said with a faint smile.
Indeed, the Green Emperor's smile held a unique charm.
Yue Hua nodded, and the Samsara Tears in her eyes flew out, circling Zi Lingling before sinking into her brow.
Bao Fengxi smiled, his soul receding into dormancy, and Ye Lingyuan's body slowly collapsed to the ground.
Yue Hua looked at the unconscious Ye Lingyuan, frowning, "You little brat got off easy!"
Then, her gaze fell upon Zi Lingling, filled with affection and warmth.
At this moment, where was the slightest trace of her demonic nature?
Zi Lingling slowly opened her eyes, meeting Yue Hua's gaze, now brimming with tenderness.
"What are you doing?"
She eyed Yue Hua warily, for she had not forgotten that just moments ago, this madwoman had attacked her and Ye Lingyuan without a word.
Yue Hua faltered, then smiled faintly, "Child, do not be afraid, I will not harm you."
The wariness in Zi Lingling's eyes intensified, and a sneer crossed her face.
Not harm? Who would believe that! Weren't the injuries on my body inflicted by you?
Thinking of her injuries, Zi Lingling quickly examined her body, only to discover that her wounds were already mostly healed.
What was going on?
Right! The Great Restoration Pill!
Earlier, Ye Lingyuan had fed her a Great Restoration Pill, and judging by its quality, it seemed to be a three-revolution one.
No, something was still not right.
While a three-revolution Great Restoration Pill was an excellent healing elixir, its effects shouldn't have been this rapid.
Her injuries were life-threatening.
Zi Lingling could never have guessed that the rapid healing of her wounds was due to the Samsara Tears.
The Samsara Tears were originally refined from Yue Hua's tears and were born with sentience, a divine artifact. After Yue Hua had refined them for a hundred thousand years, they had already reached the level of a super artifact.
The greatest function of the Samsara Tears was healing, and it was absolute healing.
In other words, no matter how severe the wound, as long as there was a breath left, it could instantly recover eighty percent.
And Yue Hua had unhesitatingly given the Samsara Tears to Zi Lingling just now, which showed her deep affection for her.
"Right, Ye Lingyuan!"