Regarding Zhenru's question, Si Qing frowned, looking somewhat troubled:

"This is not a matter of cultivation level."

"Why are you asking this? Is he going to cause you trouble again?"

When he said the last sentence, Si Qing's expression changed visibly. Before Zhenru could explain, his divine sense had already scanned Zhenru.

Only after confirming that Zhenru was not injured and that her fighting ability even exceeded his expectations did Si Qing's expression soften again, as if he had breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhenru clearly sensed the other party's genuine worry, blinked, and then, as if completely unaware, answered Si Qing's questions in detail.

"Of course Qi Yunguang wanted to cause me trouble, but I had been mindful of the presence of my senior, so I hadn't made a move yet."

"But things might not be so different after this."

Si Qing miraculously understood Zhenru's subtext, and he looked at Liu Yunqing and asked:

"What have you done now that's provoking us?"

Zhenru had already roughly guessed where Si Qing came from, and felt that this matter was irrelevant to his interests, so he didn't mind knowing and spoke frankly:

"How could I be provoking a tiger? He's the one who did something that everyone hates and wants to kill everyone. Can't I uphold justice?"

"Hmph~ Upholding justice?"

Si Qing complained, glancing sideways at Zhenru as she spoke, but her ears perked up.

Zhenru was too lazy to expose him and said directly:

“He colluded with evil cultivators, intending to overthrow the Sun Realm. I happened to obtain a map of the evil cultivators' stronghold, and then had my seniors take down the stronghold, and also caused him to lose a lackey.”

"Tell me, how can this act of saving the Sun Realm not be considered upholding justice?"

Zhenru's intention in saying this was merely to curry favor with Si Qing, to make him feel that he was aboveboard, and to seek protection for him. She didn't think Si Qing would have any serious reaction to the matter itself.

After saying that, she was already waiting for Si Qing's teasing.

Instead of the expected teasing, Si Qing erupted in a fit of rage.

"Ah!!! You damned idiot!"

"I told you so! How could I possibly come to a tiny Sun Realm and never be able to leave!"

"You scoundrel!!! You despicable scoundrel!!!"

"I will kill him right now!!!"

Zhenru was stunned by Si Qing's sudden outburst. When she saw him turn around and about to go on a fight, she came to her senses and quickly pulled him back.

"You mustn't, senior!"

"Senior Si Qing, calm down! Please calm down!!"

Seeing that he couldn't hold Si Qing back, Zhenru forcefully tugged at Si Qing's sleeve and roared:

"If you two start fighting, the Sun Realm will explode prematurely!"

Si Qing was quiet.

He didn't really want to fight Qi Yunguang; after all, he had only heard a few words about the incident, and he was just too emotional and angry.

Seeing that Si Qing had finally calmed down, Zhenru took a few deep breaths and handed him a cup of tea, saying:

"Senior, have you calmed down?"

Si Qing glared at Zhenru, took the teacup, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, then threw the teacup back on the table and said:

"Tell me exactly what that scoundrel did that stupid thing."

Not only did Si Qing calm down, but Zhenru also realized while the other party was drinking tea that her unintentional words had probably won over a powerful figure to the Sun Realm.

So when Si Qing asked about the relevant matters, Zhenru told him everything in detail.

Si Qing's brows furrowed more and more as he listened, and by the end, he could even be described as gritting his teeth, but thankfully he didn't lose his temper again.

"Ignorant fool!"

Zhenru didn't know who Si Qing was cursing, but after finishing, she turned to look at her with pity and said:

"Little Zhenru, you're in for a lot of trouble from now on."

Truly speechless.

Fortunately, Si Qing continued:

"But don't be afraid, I support you!"

"If any fool in this Sun Realm dares to ruin your plans, I will not let him off the hook."

At this point, Si Qing hesitated for a moment, then looked somewhat troubled:

"However, I can only guarantee your safety. I really cannot interfere in the affairs of your Sun Realm. You should have already guessed that I am not from the Sun Realm."

Zhenru nodded, but then shook her head and said:

"Why can't you interfere in the affairs of the Sun Realm, senior? You tried to search my soul the first time you met me!"

Si Qing choked, glared at Zhenru, and said with dissatisfaction:

"Didn't they find nothing?"

"Besides... soul searching doesn't kill anyone..."

As she spoke, Si Qing's voice grew softer and softer, and she became increasingly guilty.

Fortunately, Zhenru didn't say this to bring up old grievances; she changed the subject after she finished speaking.

"Not only that, why is it that even you can't kill people in the Sun Realm, but those who intend to overthrow the Sun Realm can do whatever they want in the Sun Realm?"

"The cause and effect of all these events in the Sunrise Realm should ultimately be attributed to that person, shouldn't it?"

Once they had talked things out, Si Qing, no longer bothering to mince words, waved her hand dismissively and said:

"That's different."

"Although I don't know exactly who is causing trouble, I can guess that someone who can stir up trouble in the lower realm must be someone who ascended from your Sun Realm."

"Moreover, that person is very capable and has been planning and scheming for a long time. He probably used a lot of amazing methods, so I am different from that person."

Si Qing's words inadvertently confirmed Zhenru's conjecture once again.

She had suspected that someone was behind that remnant soul, and she had also suspected that the person behind such a rampant remnant soul might be from the upper realm. Now, hearing the answer from Si Qing's mouth, she finally understood where her real enemy was.

Perhaps because Zhenru had been silent for too long, Si Qing thought that the truth had frightened the little girl. Suppressing his own irritation, he tried to soften his voice and comfort her:

"But you don't need to worry too much."

"No matter how extraordinary that person is, he himself cannot come to the Sun Realm in his true form."

"Not only that, but if that person wants to cause trouble in the Sun Realm, the Heavenly Dao of the Sun Realm will not ignore it. Moreover, he can't even take things directly from you, which means there is something on your side that he is particularly wary of."

"Although I cannot interfere in the affairs of the Sun Realm, nor can I kill people from the Sun Realm at will, I can guarantee your safety. As long as you are not killed, there should be no problem."

Zhenru listened and nodded, but when she finally looked up and met her boss's earnest gaze, she realized that he was trying to soothe her emotions, and couldn't help but smile:

"Thank you for your guidance, senior. I was indeed under a lot of pressure, but with your words, I feel much more at ease now!"

Seeing that Zhenru did not appear dejected or listless, Si Qing relaxed and nodded, saying:

"So what are you planning to do next?"

In Zhenru's eyes, Si Qing is now like an encyclopedia.

When asked this question, Zhenru simply asked the other person directly:

"A place like an ancient secret realm, that person probably can't control it, right?"

Seeing Si Qing nod, Zhenru slammed her hand on the table and stood up, letting out a long sigh of relief:

"Alright! Let's participate in the cultivation competition first, and then enter the ancient secret realm!"