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Song Zhong's words were laced with provocation, and it was easy for anyone to see his intentions. He aimed to incite a conflict between Ruo Qiu and Ye Huan, hoping to benefit from their fallout. Under normal circumstances, Ruo Qiu would never fall for Song Zhong's scheme. However, as the saying goes, people care about their face, trees need bark, and even telephone poles require concrete. As one of the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors, Song Zhong's silence would have been preferable, but after his coaxing, Ruo Qiu had to consider the issue of face if he wanted to soften his stance towards Ye Huan.
"Song Zhong, what are you talking about?"
Jin Ling, the only woman among the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors and someone who had a deal with Ye Huan, immediately saw through Song Zhong's intentions. She was the least interested in a conflict between Ruo Qiu and Ye Huan because, in her eyes, apart from Ye Huan, none of these people could help her escape from the Heavenly Dragon Sect. If she offended Ye Huan and he unleashed the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation in anger, she wouldn't just be unable to seek Ye Huan's help; she might also get caught up in it herself.
Of course, there was another possibility: Ye Huan might not be able to use the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation to trap Song Zhong here. If that were to happen and Ye Huan were to die, Jin Ling would also be unable to escape from the Heavenly Dragon Sect. In other words, regardless of which scenario played out, it was something Jin Ling did not want to see. Thus, she could only scold Song Zhong at this moment in an attempt to make Ruo Qiu understand Song Zhong's scheme.
"I'm just looking out for Ruo Qiu! Although we are esteemed as one of the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors, compared to the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation created by the First Master of Yuxu Palace, we are merely a drop in the ocean and could vanish at any moment. For your own safety, Ruo Qiu should not continue entangling with Ye Huan but should apologize and leave quickly. Am I right, Ruo Qiu?"
With a cold smile directed at Ruo Qiu after hearing Jin Ling's words, Song Zhong seemed to have already considered this matter. He launched into a discourse on the Great Way and even suggested that Ruo Qiu apologize to Ye Huan. It was one thing for a Heavenly Dragon Gate Protector to bow down to an ordinary disciple of Yuxu Palace; it was quite another for him to apologize to Ye Huan—was that even possible?
"Right! What a load of nonsense! Since joining the Heavenly Dragon Sect, when have I ever apologized to anyone?"
Gritting her teeth and glaring at Song Zhong, Ruo Qiu locked eyes with him. Through Song Zhong's gaze, she clearly saw his malicious intent. Fortunately, she wasn't foolish; after a moment of thought, she understood that Song Zhong's scheme was merely aimed at creating discord between her and Ye Huan so that he could eliminate her through Ye Huan. However, since every word and action represented the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors, there was no way she could apologize to Ye Huan; she could only choose to confront him head-on.
With a helpless shrug upon hearing Ruo Qiu's response, Song Zhong felt that anything further he said was unnecessary. Whether Ruo Qiu would clash with Ye Huan next depended on how Ye Huan would react.
"Well then! No wonder you are one of the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors. Although you do come off a bit effeminate, your words carry some backbone. Out of respect for Jin Ling, you can go; I don't need your apology!"
As soon as Ye Huan uttered these words while considering Jin Ling’s feelings, even Jin Ling felt a bit embarrassed. However, witnessing this scene made Song Zhong and the others ponder over what kind of relationship existed between Jin Ling and Ye Huan.
"Could it be that Jin Ling has become Ye Huan's lover?" Or perhaps, "Is it that Jin Ling merely used her beauty to successfully entice Ye Huan, and now Ye Huan is infatuated with Jin Ling?"
It was truly perplexing. The way everyone looked at Jin Ling had changed significantly, and among them, the one with the most awkward expression was Song Zhong. He probably never imagined in his wildest dreams that Ye Huan would have such a 'good' relationship with Jin Ling—so good that he could even let go of an 'enemy' for her sake.
As for why Ye Huan let Ruo Qiu go, it could be said that he had his own reasons. First, the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation was beyond his control; if things escalated, it would be Ye Huan who would end up in an embarrassing situation. Second, Ye Huan had also seen through Song Zhong's scheme. To avoid being caught in an awkward situation himself, Ye Huan decided to say he would let Ruo Qiu go. It was fortunate that Song Zhong was unaware that there was no emotional entanglement between Jin Ling and Ye Huan; otherwise, no one would believe Ye Huan's excuse about letting Ruo Qiu go for Jin Ling's sake.
"You... fine. Since you want me to leave, I will leave. But Ye Huan, remember this humiliation; I will not let it go so easily!"
A strange glint flashed in Ruo Qiu's eyes. Initially, he did not want to leave in such a disheartened manner. However, when he thought about how the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation was created by the First Master of Yuxu Palace as a protective formation for Yuxu Palace, he could only leave with a couple of harsh words before turning away. Behind him followed his group of companions, leaving only Jin Ling, Song Zhong, and Mighty Bull behind.
"Well then, since the anomaly at Yuxu Palace has been identified as caused by the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation, I should not linger here any longer. Ye Huan, I bid you farewell."
With a complex expression, Song Zhong glanced back and forth between Ye Huan and Jin Ling. This time, he could be considered to have lost more than he gained—he had schemed against Ruo Qiu and brought this trouble upon himself without anyone to complain to.
"Song Zhong? I'll leave with you!"
Mighty Bull hurriedly stepped out from beside Jin Ling. He was not someone lacking in awareness; after all, most of the Heavenly Dragon Gate Protectors had already left. With Song Zhong about to go as well, staying behind would make him a huge 'third wheel.'
"That works."
A bitter smile appeared on Song Zhong's face as he suddenly realized that his position among the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors had become extremely awkward. Fortunately, Mighty Bull was willing to leave with him; that wasn't such a bad thing after all.
Soon enough, as everyone left one by one, only Ye Huan and Jin Ling remained at the main entrance of Yuxu Palace. Just as Ye Huan was about to say a few words to Jin Ling, a fragrant breeze swept by, and Zhao Ziyu unexpectedly appeared beside Ye Huan. Without even glancing at him, she opened her mouth and angrily shouted at Jin Ling: "Hey, you seductress! How dare you try to entice Ye Huan!"
"I'm seducing Ye Huan?"
Jin Ling looked in astonishment at Zhao Ziyu, who had rushed over to Ye Huan's side. She was almost struck dumb by Zhao Ziyu's words. After all, it was one thing for Song Zhong, one of the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors, to misunderstand her relationship with Ye Huan, but now even Zhao Ziyu was joining in on the commotion?
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