Xi Xingxue led Yin Yue at breakneck speed, occasionally unleashing a move to cause trouble for the ferocious beast.

However, the ferocious beast seemed unperturbed; instead, it grew even angrier, roaring and accelerating its pursuit.

Xi Xingxue, whose spiritual energy has dried up: Pills.

At that moment, he caught a glimpse of many caves on the mountain walls he had just crossed. Remembering the enormous body of the ferocious beast, he had a sudden inspiration and, carrying Yin Yue, rushed into one of the caves.

"Master?"

The boy peeked out from Xi Xingxue's arms, puzzled.

"Don't make a sound." Xi Xingxue led Yin Yue to the deepest part of the cave, his back against the wall and his arms tightly holding Yin Yue.

Yin Yue sensed the chaotic tension emanating from his master, yet carrying a hint of bamboo fragrance, and his eyes darkened slightly.

A few seconds of silence fell outside the cave, just as Xi Xingxue was chanting the incantation, "Hurry, hurry, as the law commands, Mother, come quickly to save my life!"

With a loud "bang!", a long claw reached into the hole, startling Xi Xingxue so much that she trembled and fell to the ground.

After all, it was his first time entering a fantasy world and facing such ferocious monsters, so it was normal for him to be afraid.

In the system's terms...

Xi Xingxue is cowardly, lecherous, and gluttonous; she has no redeeming qualities whatsoever.

Yin Yue pulled the person into his arms, his expression grave. "Master, are you alright?"

Xi Xingxue's caring manner touched Yin Yue's cold heart, and his expression softened a bit.

The monster's claws were almost within reach, but fortunately, they couldn't penetrate more than half a meter from their bodies, and they helplessly scratched at the mud on the ground.

The ferocious beasts can't break through this mountain anytime soon, so they are safe for the time being.

The master and apprentice huddled together in the cave, embracing each other and staring at the ferocious beast's claws that occasionally reached in.

Xi Xingxue then realized that she and Yin Yue were too close.

At first, he was the one holding Yin Yue, but somehow he ended up snuggling into Yin Yue's arms.

Despite his youthful appearance, Yin Yue was actually taller than him, with long limbs, broad shoulders, and a narrow waist, easily pulling Xi Xingxue into his arms.

A clear and melodious aura enveloped Xi Xingxue.

Xi Xingxue coughed lightly, "You're being insolent."

"Master," Yin Yue's voice was languid, "this is a life-threatening situation. Your disciple is merely huddling together for warmth. Does etiquette still matter?"

That's true.

Thinking that to herself, Xi Xingxue maintained a cold expression and said, "Oh."

Yin Yue chuckled softly, looking down at Xi Xingxue's dark head with an unfathomable expression. His originally innocent and harmless face now appeared somewhat wicked.

After the master and apprentice stayed for a while, the ferocious beast outside the cave became agitated. It pounded the mountain with its hooves, causing the entire mountain to tremble.

Just as Xi Xingxue thought something was about to happen to her and Yin Yue, the ferocious beast suddenly let out a mournful cry.

At the same time, dust and rubble fell from above, and Xi Xingxue's face turned grim. "It's going to collapse."

The two ran quickly towards the cave exit, and in the last second before the cave collapsed, they fell to the ground and rolled twice.

However, Xi Xingxue didn't feel much pain because Yin Yue held him protectively in his arms.

He heard a muffled groan from the boy and turned his head to look. He saw a line of blood slowly flowing from Yin Yue's mouth.

Xi Xingxue was shocked, "Yin Yue!"

Master Fuzhi rushed over, "Xiaoxue, is something wrong?"

......

Yin Yue remained unconscious for a full seven days.

His injuries were clearly not serious, yet he remained unconscious for so long; only Master Fuzhi knew the truth.

Xi Xingxue appeared cold on the surface, but Fu Zhi, who understood him, knew he was very worried.

So one dark and windy night, Fu Zhi told Xi Xingxue the truth.

“Your disciple has a seal deep within his body.”

"A seal?" Xi Xingxue looked up in surprise.

“That’s right, this seal has locked away his talent and bloodline, his bloodline…” Master Fuzhi’s expression suddenly became solemn.

"It's actually the power of an ancient demon! Xiaoxue, your disciple!"

Without hesitation, Fu Zhi drew her sword and placed it against Yin Yue's neck.

"Mother, no!" The system issued a series of alarms, and Xi Xingxue rushed forward to shield Yin Yue with her body.

Yin Yue groaned, awakened by the blow. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Fu Zhi Zhenren, who exuded murderous intent, and Xi Xingxue, who was protecting him.

"Master...?" Yin Yue stared at him, his face pale and his eyes unfocused.

"Mother, don't kill him." At this moment, the system didn't care whether Xi Xingxue's character had broken down, in order to save the mission target's life.

Xi Xingxue protected Yin Yue with all her might, and only then did Yin Yue understand something.

His lips twitched slightly, revealing a weak, sarcastic smile. Only Xi Xingxue's performance made his eyes brighten considerably.

Fu Zhi Zhenren's expression was serious. "Xiao Xue, your mother cannot allow you to be in any danger."

She raised her hand and struck Yin Yue's shoulder and neck with the hilt of her sword, causing Yin Yue to faint without understanding why.

Master Fuzhi then said, "Yin Yue is probably a descendant of the ancient demon race. He must die, otherwise the demon race will appear in the world and the cultivation world will be in great chaos."

"But Yin Yue was born unaware that he was a descendant of the demon race, and he has never done anything evil."

Xi Xingxue also realized the importance of the matter, but Yin Yue could not die; if he died, the cultivation world would truly be destroyed.

They are the chosen ones, the ones who keep this world running.

But Xi Xingxue couldn't say these things.

Seeing Xi Xingxue's protective demeanor, Master Fuzhi's stern expression softened, and she let out a heavy sigh.

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