A red figure sped past in the boundless, deep blue sky.
The powerful wind generated by its flight spread wildly in all directions.
The clouds below were swept away by the strong wind, ripped apart, and turned into wisps of mist that drifted high in the sky.
"Hehe, luckily I was prepared and stole a concealment talisman from my sister beforehand... Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have been caught by Aunt Hua before I could run away for long."
This whisper came from the red-clad woman high in the sky, her words full of cunning and smugness, secretly pleased with her intelligence and good fortune.
Just as the woman was still basking in her self-satisfaction, ripples suddenly appeared on the cloudless, deep blue sky.
Immediately afterwards, Qin Luo's figure abruptly pierced the seemingly peaceful sky.
Enveloped in wisps of turbulent void energy, it fell from the void without warning.
With a sharp whistling sound, it slammed straight towards the woman in red.
"ah!"
The woman in red felt as if several stars were floating before her eyes, and a sharp pain shot through her forehead.
A few tears welled up in the corners of her eyes from the impact, and before she could even utter a cry of surprise, she was violently shaken by Qin Luo's blow and plummeted downwards.
In that chaotic moment, the two bodies were pressed together in mid-air, the red-clad woman's hair whipping wildly in the strong wind.
The bloodstains on Qin Luo's face, still wet from the fall, splattered out during the high-speed descent. A few drops of blood landed on the red-clad woman's cheek, bringing her back to her senses.
A surge of spiritual energy helped her stabilize herself high in the air. She rubbed her forehead, then watched Qin Luo's rapidly descending figure and let out a soft snort.
"Hmph, where did this clumsy brat come from? He just hit me for no reason, it hurts so much..."
Despite saying that, she still unconsciously reached out her hand, and a stream of spiritual energy flowed from her palm, wrapping around Qin Luo's body, slowing his descent, and pulling him to her side.
As Qin Luo approached, the woman in red began to examine him closely. She saw that Qin Luo's face was as pale as paper, his clothes were tattered, blood was still slowly seeping from his wounds, and his breath was so weak that it was almost inaudible.
"Tsk tsk, that's pretty bad~ Several ribs are broken, I wonder what happened to him."
Just as she was about to gently put Qin Luo down, an incredibly powerful divine soul suddenly attacked from the distant horizon at an astonishing speed.
The woman in red's once lively face froze instantly, replaced by a deathly pallor.
"Aunt Hua caught up so quickly? My meticulously planned, flawless scheme!!! It's all that kid's fault! Now look what's happened, if he gets caught, who knows how long he'll be locked up."
This made her both anxious and angry, filled with regret, yet she dared not delay for even a moment. She immediately hugged Qin Luo tightly, turned, and flew towards a distant, mist-shrouded mountain peak.
"Once we get through this, I'll definitely settle the score with you!"
......
In the dim light, Qin Luo could faintly smell the delicate fragrance of bellflowers. Then he felt his collar being grabbed and he was roughly thrown onto the cold ground.
"Whew~ Luckily I ran fast, I almost got caught."
"Huh? Why is there white mist coming from this kid's body?"
"Could they be too ripe?!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Luo was so frightened that he struggled to open his eyes, feeling a blur of light and shadow before his eyes and a severe dizziness in his head.
Once his vision cleared a little, he saw the woman in red squatting in front of him, staring at him with a curious expression.
The woman before me possessed a face that was unforgettable.
Her skin was fair with a rosy glow, like the petals of a newly blossoming cherry blossom, delicate and flawless.
Her large eyes were bright and lively, and her cherry lips were naturally red. At this moment, even her slightly open mouth, which was filled with surprise, revealed an innocent and adorable charm.
She wore an exquisite and gorgeous outfit, with red silk as the base color. The collar and cuffs were embroidered with intricate patterns by delicate white silk thread. The red and white complemented each other, making it eye-catching yet elegant.
A red ribbon was tied around her waist into a playful bow, which not only perfectly outlined her slender waist but also added a touch of liveliness to her entire outfit.
Adorning her hair was a red and white jade hairpin, its tip carved with exquisite flower shapes, perfectly complementing her lovely and sweet face and showcasing the charm and elegance of a young lady from a wealthy family.
Upon seeing this scene, Qin Luo was momentarily stunned, not because of her beauty, but because a name reappeared in the long-lost system interface.
[Investable Woman: Dongfang Jinyao]
Seeing Qin Luo staring intently at her, Dongfang Jinyao took a step back, crossed her arms, and looked at him warily.
"Hey, what are you looking at? I know I'm naturally beautiful, but if you have any ill intentions, I won't hold back. Don't think that just because I saved you, I can easily throw you out again."
Upon hearing this, Qin Luo's lips twitched. He tried to move his body, but a sharp pain instantly spread throughout his body, causing him to groan.
"You...I...sigh...where am I?"
"Hmph, you dare to ask? If it weren't for me, you would have been smashed into a pulp by now. It's you who almost ruined my plan."
Qin Luo wasn't in a hurry to get the answer he wanted. At least he now knew for sure that he had escaped the Netherworld Continent. Otherwise, with Wan Run's cultivation level, he would have been found long ago.
Thinking of this, he breathed a sigh of relief, and only then, after sorting out his current situation, managed a weak smile:
"Miss, you misunderstand. I was just suddenly saved by you, and I was very grateful. I was also struck by your extraordinary demeanor, so I was a little distracted."
"Asking beforehand is just to confirm one's own situation."
After hearing this, Dongfang Jinyao narrowed her eyes slightly, seemingly considering the credibility of Qin Luo's words. After a long while, she slowly said:
"You're all talk and no action. You'd better be honest and not try to leave here until I'm sure."
After speaking, Dongfang Jinyao hesitated for a long time before quietly probing with her divine sense. Once she sensed that Qin Luo was only in the Divine Travel Realm, she felt a little relieved and then confidently tossed him a bottle of pills.
Without saying another word, she gracefully retreated to a safe distance from him, took out an ancient book, and with light steps, squatted down to the side.
Her gaze seemed to be fixed on the ancient book, but in reality, she kept a close eye on Qin Luo's every move out of the corner of her eye, and a hint of vigilance was evident as she turned the pages.
Looking at the pills in front of him, Qin Luo thought to himself:
"Is this woman perhaps an innocent rich girl? Even the pill she casually tossed out was a seventh-grade pill. Such a high-quality pill is enough to heal injuries from a physical tribulation, which shows that she comes from a wealthy family and would give it away so easily."
"However, this outward vigilance is certainly a good facade."
"If she were truly wary, she probably wouldn't have brought out such a pill. In any case, this woman doesn't seem to harbor much ill will towards me. I should focus on healing my injuries first before making any further plans..."
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