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This little thing only knows how to cultivate.
However, it is precisely because of the little tortoise's actions that it has achieved what it has today.
Huo Yingjie was not averse to it.
"Thank you, Master," the little tortoise said happily. Although it could cultivate on its own, the speed was too slow, and many methods required it to comprehend them on its own.
However, its intelligence is limited, making it even slower to comprehend.
With its owner nearby to provide instructions, it achieves twice the result with half the effort.
Ever since seeing the Snake King's human form, Little Turtle has been fantasizing that one day he too could transform into human form and go out with his master instead of hiding. He fears that if he reveals his true form, he will be stewed into soup by humans, even though he is a stone.
"Let's go, let's go out," Huo Yingjie said, having gotten what he wanted, he wanted to leave and go back.
He didn't want to touch the other things in there.
Now he is just an ordinary person in the world, and he has become just an ordinary person.
Because he loved this kind of life so much—warm and happy—he wanted to get more longevity pills to help He Tiantian's family and his own.
The little tortoise lingered, looking around reluctantly.
"Alright, stop looking. You can't bear to part with it, and you don't need it." Huo Yingjie saw the little tortoise dawdling behind him, and when he turned around, he saw the little tortoise's reluctant expression.
The little tortoise chuckled sheepishly and said, "I just miss the past."
"Hehe, once I find you a companion, you won't miss the past anymore, you'll only think about the present and the future," Huo Yingjie chuckled, putting himself in others' shoes—that's exactly how he thought.
The little tortoise was taken aback, and said somewhat awkwardly, "Master, you're just making fun of me."
"If you don't want to, then forget it," Huo Yingjie said, a wicked smile playing on his lips.
"Huh?" The little tortoise was about to hesitate for a moment, but seeing that its master had already taken back what it had just said, it quickly said, "Master, actually, finding a companion is a good thing."
"Haha!" Huo Yingjie laughed loudly, "Then why are you being so coy? Acting all affected, like a little girl."
“Master, I am male,” the little tortoise said. “You are the most qualified to say this.”
Huo Yingjie chuckled and said, "Alright, I remember! From now on, just tell me what's on your mind. If I can help you, I will do my best; if I can't, even if you tell me, I won't help."
"Oh!" The master is still so straightforward.
A person and a turtle emerged, and the stone gate marked with special symbols closed automatically before they came out of the underground river.
Upon entering the cave, you are greeted by scorching hot air.
Huo Yingjie disliked the Snake King and ignored him.
The Snake King also disliked Huo Yingjie, but was also afraid of him, so he hid in the pool and refused to come out.
It's best to keep things peaceful and pretend that no one saw anyone!
Huo Yingjie was about to step out of the cave when he turned around and said, "Don't talk nonsense in front of Tian Tian in the future. You know I can give you life, and I can take you away!"
The arrogant Snake King poked his head out of the water and said, "You can kill me right now!"
"You think I wouldn't dare?" Huo Yingjie narrowed his eyes, his murderous intent immediately apparent.
“You wouldn’t dare!” the Snake King said. “I am He Tiantian’s benefactor. He Tiantian is your sweetheart. By extension, I should also be your benefactor. Even if you are a god, you cannot treat your benefactor with disrespect.”
"Snake King, can't you just shut up a bit?" Little Whirlwind Turtle was anxious. Its master was too powerful; the Snake King was no match for him at all.
The Snake King remained defiant, his neck stiff, with an expression that seemed to say, "Go ahead and kill me if you dare."
The little tortoise was anxious, worried that they would really start fighting.
Huo Yingjie extended his right hand, his fair and slender fingertips pointing at the little tortoise.
"Alright, I'll grant your wish," Huo Yingjie said softly. Even though she wasn't a rival in love, this little devil was always up to no good and often talked about him in front of He Tiantian.
“Master, Madam will be sad,” said the little tortoise. “The Snake King is actually a good man, he just has a bad temper. Master, please calm down and don’t be angry.”
Huo Yingjie paused for a moment, then said, "You're so confident because you know I can't bear to see Tian Tian angry?"
"Yes!" The Snake King was also fearless.
"Alright, you've got it." Huo Yingjie smiled. "You won the bet. I really can't let Tian Tian get angry. How about we make a deal?"
"What kind of deal?" the Snake King asked warily. "Don't even think about killing me secretly. Sweetie and I are connected by blood. If I die, she will sense it."
It is indeed a bit of a headache.
"Next year on the second day of the second lunar month is the day the dragon raises its head. I will let you pass through the Nine Heavens Thunder on that day, and I will protect you," Huo Yingjie said. "I will also help you open a spatial rift so that you can go home."
If I don't kill you, I'll just get rid of you!
Get out of here right now! Go as far away as you can!
Out of sight, out of mind.
"No, time is too tight. I don't have enough time to cultivate, and the risk of transcending the tribulation is too great." The Snake King wasn't stupid; he didn't believe Huo Yingjie was being so kind.
Surviving a tribulation is both a hardship and a rebirth.
He undergoes tribulations to temper his flesh and strengthen his will, making him bigger and stronger.
"Ungrateful!" Huo Yingjie said, then drifted away.
Seeing Huo Yingjie leave, the little tortoise angrily said, "Snake King, you're too petty. Although Master is arrogant, he's a man of his word. He said he'd protect you and help you tear open the spatial rift, and he won't go back on his word."
"But why is he so good to me?" the Snake King asked, puzzled. In fact, he had almost agreed just now.
"You're really blinded by your own involvement!" said the little tortoise. "Master is most concerned about his wife, and your presence has diverted some of her attention. Naturally, Master, who is very possessive, doesn't like you! Since he can't kill you, he'll send you away so you won't have to see you and be bothered!"
Out of sight, out of mind?
Why does that sound so unpleasant?
"Anyway, I think he has ill intentions," said the Snake King. "He's your master, so of course you'll speak up for him."
"Hey, don't be ungrateful," said the little tortoise. "I'm only reminding you because you helped me cultivate before. You don't trust your master, you don't trust me, but you should trust Sweetie!"
"Yes, I believe in Sweetie." The Snake King was absolutely certain that the silly woman was the best person to him besides his parents.
“Since you trust her, you must trust your master,” said the little tortoise. “As long as your master has promised Sweetie, he will definitely keep his word.”
"Really?" The Snake King was skeptical. He always felt extremely dangerous in front of the powerful Huo Yingjie.
“Yes,” said the little tortoise. “Master has never broken his promise to Sweetie.”
"Alright," said the Snake King, "I'll talk to Sweetie about it another day."
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