Without asking why, she directly shared half of her life force with someone she'd only known for a few days, even fearing ridicule and criticism if others found out. This act by Ye Xiruo directly touched the softest spot in Xiu Qiyu's heart. Even her master probably couldn't do such a thing for her.
"Little Yezi, how could you be so foolish? Aren't you afraid of affecting your own lifespan? Do you know that compared to alchemists, martial artists' lives are much more fragile?" Cultivators defy the heavens; one wrong step leads to an abyss of eternal damnation.
"I believe in you, and I believe even more in my own judgment." Ye Xiruo waved her little fist: "So, even if it's just for my sake, please, please try your best to live."
"I will, Little Yezi," Xiu Qiyu replied earnestly. It turned out that his life had long been intertwined with this seemingly thin and petite woman before him, with delicate features, yet possessing a quirky and mischievous nature and a love for food.
Should she ask? It was so embarrassing. Ye Xiruo clutched at her clothes, truly torn between two choices.
According to his master, Xiu Qiyu was the most handsome man on the entire continent, with countless men and women madly in love with him. Such a near-perfect man deserved to be with the most noble woman in the world; the Ninth Princess of the Taiyan Divine Dynasty and Yi Ruowu of the Illusionary Heaven Palace were both true beauties of heaven, and only such women could be worthy of Brother Xiu Qiyu. For years, Xiu Qiyu remained unmoved, single-mindedly pursuing the Dao. There were even rumors that Xiu Qiyu had cultivated some kind of technique that severed all emotions and desires.
In response, the junior disciples of Luoxia Valley smiled aloofly. Their senior brother's gentle manner was naturally reserved for them, the inner circle; the outsiders should focus on sweeping away the fallen leaves! This naturally incurred widespread resentment, causing the disciples of Luoxia Valley to remain confined to their sect for months, fearing they would be ganged up on.
"You brat, I'm going to kill you!" Jing Li's angry voice carried far before she even arrived. Ye Xiruo rushed straight to Xiu Qiyu.
Ye Xiruo only felt a purple shadow flash before her eyes, and saw her master's eyes that seemed to be spitting fire, before she was lightly sent aside by a force.
Inside the hall, a fiery red whip and an icy blue longsword were already locked in combat. Ye Xiruo couldn't see their movements clearly at all, only a series of afterimages, and her heart was clenched in her throat.
She had always known that her master disliked Xiu Qiyu, but this was the first time she had ever seen two people treating her like wallpaper, fighting as if no one else was around.
Brother Xiu Qi is definitely no match for Master. Ye Xiruo's palms were sweating profusely. What's wrong with Master? Why is he suddenly so angry? We must find a way to make them stop.
Ye Xiruo had a sudden inspiration. As the saying goes, all's fair in war, so let's try it out and see if it works.
Ouch, I feel so dizzy and my stomach hurts. Could someone have poisoned me?
Ye Xiruo's shouts were so exaggerated, as if she was afraid others wouldn't hear her.
If it were someone else, Jing Li would probably just purse her lips; their acting was too exaggerated, not even a fraction as good as mine.
Xiu Qiyu would probably just glance at it indifferently, pretending not to see it.
However, the two moved in a surprisingly synchronized manner, almost simultaneously sheathing their weapons and turning to pounce on Ye Xiruo.
Xiu Qiyu held Ye Xiruo's hand, and pure true energy continuously flowed into Ye Xiruo's body. Her glass-like pupils were filled with anxiety and deep worry.
Jing Li's jade-like fingers touched Ye Xiruo's wrist, and soon her brows furrowed.
Ye Xiruo was incredibly nervous. Sure enough, upon seeing her master's ambiguous smile, she quickly lowered her head and said, "Master, I was wrong. I shouldn't have lied to you. But I just wanted you to stop fighting. You are the most important people to me in this world. I don't want either of you to get hurt. It would break my heart."
Xiu Qiyu held Ye Xiruo's cold hands tightly and gently wiped the cold sweat from her forehead: "I'm sorry for making you worry."
"I can let this matter drop, but tell me the truth: did you sign that contract willingly? A promise to live and die together, to be together forever." Jing Li's tone was serious, his eyes seemingly carrying a faint murderous intent. If Ye Xiruo shook her head, he would immediately attack Xiu Qiyu. The person who dared to coerce his disciple hadn't even spoken yet; even if he couldn't kill Xiu Qiyu, he would make him wish he were dead.
"Of course it was my own choice. Brother Xiuqi was seriously injured while saving me, and we were surrounded by wild beasts. My true energy was too little to heal Brother Xiuqi, so I had no choice but to sign the contract to share my life. Master, don't worry, I will never regret signing this contract."
"Fine, fine, just consider it as another person protecting you." Jing Li saw the way the two of them interacted and the results of her previous investigation, which proved that her disciple and Xiu Qiyu were destined to be entangled.
"I'm sorry, Master."
Jing Li gently stroked Ye Xiruo's head, his expression tender: "You are my only disciple, Jing Li. As long as you don't commit the heinous crime of betraying your master and ancestors, you will always be my disciple."
"Absolutely impossible."
"Come with me." This sentence was clearly addressed to Xiu Qiyu.
Xiu Qiyu silently followed. The sunlight outside was perfect, and Jing Li's silhouette was like a beautiful painting, blending into the green mountains. This was the aura naturally exuded by a true powerhouse. Jing Li possessed the Jia Wood Spiritual Root, and the Jia Wood True Qi she emitted had a fatal attraction to trees and flowers.
The two remained silent throughout the journey, neither speaking a word.
"What are your thoughts and opinions about Xiaoye?" Jingli asked directly.
"I will repay her tenfold for how she has treated me."
"All I see is a man's pale and fragile promise. You speak so lightly now, but when you meet the right person in your life, everyone else will become mere background, including Xiaoye. At that time, can you still guarantee that you will remember the promise you made now?"
"No." Xiu Qiyu looked at Xiu Qiyu frankly, his expression devoid of any hint of jest.
"If that time comes, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"No, the indispensable person in my life may have already appeared."
"That's my disciple, Jing Li." Jing Li smiled faintly. "I hope you're serious. Feelings can't be forced. If I find out you've deceived Xiao Ye, I will spare no effort to destroy everything you care about." Jing Li's beautiful face was adorned with a bewitching smile, but the cold killing intent in her eyes was almost tangible.
"Please rest assured, Lord."
When are you leaving?
"Please tell Xiaoyezi for me the morning after tomorrow that I won't disturb her rest."
"Come with me to the private store tomorrow at noon, and pick out two things you like." Jing Li's figure gradually disappeared into the distance.
Xiu Qiyu stood there, realizing that in his heart, Xiao Yezi had long been the only one who was indispensable.
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