In the silent wilderness, a stream flows gently.
At this moment, Murong Liyue stood aside, looking at the red and swollen eyes reflected on the water, and a bitter feeling welled up in her heart.
"Murong Liyue, how could you be so shameless!"
With a sorrowful heart, tears welled up in her eyes, but stubbornly refused to fall.
Knowing full well that he already had a partner, the right thing to do was to leave, but every time the thought of resolutely leaving arose in her heart, it was overwhelmed by the overwhelming longing.
She even harbored a slight desire that things could continue like this, as long as she could be by his side, even if it was just to catch a glimpse of him occasionally.
Her mind kept replaying every moment she spent with Qin Luo; his selfless protection and meticulous care became the reasons why she was reluctant to leave.
Thinking of this, Murong Liyue stood up and slowly retraced her steps.
She understood that morality and reason were constantly warning her to stay away, but her inner emotions were gradually burning away her reason.
"My agreement with Young Master Qin is not yet fulfilled; yes, his points are not enough..."
"I just want to keep my promise; I have no other intentions."
"I'll leave when he has enough points."
As Murong Liyue walked, she kept muttering to herself, as if trying to convince herself or find a reasonable explanation for her behavior.
......
whoosh whoosh
A violent wind howled through the sky, and a sharp cry came from the mouth of the huge purple bat shadow high in the sky.
The figure was enormous, with a wingspan of several meters. Its body was covered in a layer of purplish-black fur with a mysterious sheen, which shimmered with an eerie glow under the light.
The purple demon bat swooped down from the sky like a bolt of purple lightning. Its enormous form stirred up a gust of wind, its blood-red eyes fixed on Murong Liyue on the mountaintop, its sharp fangs gleaming coldly in the moonlight.
But just as its claws were about to touch Murong Liyue, her figure suddenly became illusory, like a reflection in water being hit by a stone, creating ripples before disappearing.
The purple ghost bat missed its target and roared angrily. With a sudden flap of its huge wings, the surrounding trees were blown about by the powerful airflow.
The moment Murong Liyue disappeared, her figure reappeared mysteriously behind a boulder not far away, with spiritual energy constantly gathering around her and then condensing into silvery spiritual seals.
After several perilous illusions, Murong Liyue slowly opened her eyes and pointed her hand in the air. A dazzling light rose from the ground, instantly enveloping the purple ghost bats.
Runes flickered within the formation, and spiritual energy coiled around the purple ghost bat like threads, tightening its grip. The purple ghost bat struggled desperately, emitting piercing cries, but it could not break free from the formation's constraints.
As the array's light intensified, the Purple Ghost Bat's struggles gradually weakened. Finally, after a flash of intense light, the life force in the Purple Ghost Bat's eyes vanished, and its massive corpse fell from the sky.
"Tsk tsk, this ethereal butterfly truly lives up to its reputation as one of the top 100 demonic beasts on the list of all beasts. Its illusory power is so great that even the usually sensitive Purple Ghost Bat cannot distinguish it."
Watching this scene from afar, Qin Luo couldn't help but sigh. Then, looking at the Primordial Ancestral Dragon fast asleep in his Qi Sea and the Chaos Primordial Phoenix that remained motionless in the Spirit Flame Furnace, he shook his head helplessly.
"But when I break through to the Dao Soul Contract Realm, which one should I sign a contract with?"
Qin Luo stood there, his brows furrowed as he pondered the question.
"The Primordial Ancestral Dragon is said to contain ancient power and majesty. If one could form a contract with it, it would surely unleash earth-shattering power in battle. But it is currently fast asleep in its Qi Sea, which is quite different from the legends."
"As for the Chaos Phoenix, it is said to possess the power of rebirth from the ashes, and its control over flames is unparalleled. But it is currently showing no signs of life, and the question of when it will hatch remains unanswered."
With a sigh, Qin Luo raised his hand to rub his temples, then looked up at Murong Liyue not far away.
"Let's deal with this matter first, otherwise it's still uncertain whether we can break through to the Soul Contract Realm in a short time."
Since last night, Murong Liyue has deliberately kept a normal distance from him. If he hadn't learned the reason for her change in the system, he might not have been able to guess it.
Her deliberate distancing behavior perfectly reflects the confusion in her heart at this moment.
Like a child who has never tasted candy, upon first experiencing its sweet delight, she is startled to realize that the candy belongs to someone else. Yet, even knowing this fact, her hand, as if under a spell, clenches tightly, unwilling to let go.
She could only try her best to restrain herself and avoid tasting them again. But when no one was looking, she would secretly gaze at her treasured "candy" and examine it closely.
This was perhaps the most satisfying approach for Murong Liyue, as it neither violated her moral principles nor failed to fulfill her longing.
But this was not good news for Qin Luo; this lukewarm level of goodwill was not what he wanted to see.
Thinking of this, Qin Luo's eyes flickered, then he took a deep breath and slowly flew towards Murong Liyue.
When he stopped in front of Murong Liyue, Murong Liyue subconsciously looked at Qin Luo's angular profile, then quickly looked away.
“Young Master Qin, the demonic beasts here have been hunted down to almost nothing. I have looked around and found that it is difficult to find any Soul Contract Realm demonic beasts in this area.”
"It would be better to rest for a while and search again tomorrow. Besides, it's getting late and night is about to fall. The mountains and forests are fraught with danger at night. Not only is visibility obstructed, but many nocturnal monsters will also appear at this time, making it even more dangerous."
Murong Liyue raised her hand and gently brushed away the strands of hair that had been ruffled by the breeze, offering her suggestion with a calm expression.
Upon hearing her suggestion, Qin Luo glanced at the enormous corpse of the purple ghost bat, a look of shame and hesitation appearing on his face. But this quickly turned into resolve, and he bowed slightly to her, saying:
“Miss Liyue, I think it’s time for me to leave.”
Upon hearing this, Murong Liyue's heart clenched, her hands unconsciously tightened, and she immediately asked:
"Why? Young Master Qin, why are you suddenly leaving?"
Murong Liyue's voice trembled slightly, her eyes fixed on Qin Luo, filled with anxiety.
In her eagerness, she took a small step forward, wanting to get closer to Qin Luo, but then stopped in her tracks.
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