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"Is it?" Ouyang Zixin frowned upon hearing this. The Three-Eyed Purple-Eyed Mystic Beast had indeed followed them for a while, but later, in an attempt to shake off Nangong Tuo, they had ignored it.
Unexpectedly, it had gone to find Liu Ying and Liu Lu.
"Miss, I think that Mystical Beast seems to have followed us in search of you," Liu Ying said uncertainly. She hadn't wanted to say this initially, as it was merely her speculation.
—Master, Nameless also finds Liu Ying's words reasonable.
When Nameless returned to look for Liu Ying and Liu Lu, the Three-Eyed Purple-Eyed Mystic Beast had followed them from a distance for a while, but then it disappeared without Nameless paying much attention.
Now that she thought about it, the Three-Eyed Purple-Eyed Mystic Beast was likely indeed looking for Ouyang Zixin. As for why it gave up, that remained unknown.
"What does it want with me?" Ouyang Zixin wondered. She had only taken one Purple-Eyed Beast and agreed to let it go; she never expected it would follow for such a long time.
Liu Ying and Liu Lu exchanged glances and shook their heads, indicating they didn't know either.
"Forget it; it's gone now anyway. Why think so much about it?" It was just a Mystical Beast. Ouyang Zixin didn't want to spend any more energy on it; she was still quite weak.
When Yun Tianmo returned, Ouyang Zixin had just finished breakfast and was being supported by Liu Ying and Liu Lu for a walk to aid digestion.
Seeing Yun Tianmo back, Ouyang Zixin stopped walking and signaled for Liu Ying and Liu Lu to help her sit beside him, looking eager to please. "Yun Tianmo, where have you been?"
No good deed goes unpunished!
"Hurry, bring that Azure Leaf Tea over for Yun Tianmo." Noticing he wasn't speaking, Ouyang Zixin quickly called Nameless to bring out more tea. "You must be thirsty."
Yun Tianmo had only been gone for half an hour; what was with Ouyang Zixin's behavior?
Seeing he didn't reach out to take it, Ouyang Zixin leaned forward and pressed the Water Bag filled with tea into his hands. She raised her fingers slightly, urging him to drink. "This tea is fragrant and sweet; it quenches thirst. Don't be polite; drink up."
She remembered the last time she invited Rong Yi for tea while hiding from Yun Tianmo, which ended up being quite awkward when discovered.
This time, Ouyang Zixin proactively offered tea, which made Yun Tianmo feel an uneasy premonition, and he refused to take even a sip.
"Hurry up..." Ouyang Zixin was about to speak as Yun Tianmo continued to refuse the tea, but she was interrupted.
Yun Tianmo coldly snorted, "Just say it."
Uh...
Yun Tianmo was really no fun; why be so straightforward? She hoped that he would "soften up after receiving kindness," but unexpectedly, he showed no willingness to oblige.
"Well, here's the thing. It's said that those who cultivate Summoned Beasts raise them from a young age. Is it possible to directly acquire a mid-level or higher Mystical Beast to use as a Summoned Beast?" Since hearing Liu Ying and Liu Lu's and Nameless's speculations that morning, Ouyang Zixin had been contemplating this.
If that Three-Eyed Purple-Eyed Mystic Beast was indeed looking for her, did that mean she could capture it and use it as a Summoned Beast?
Yun Tianmo was taken aback. What on earth was this girl thinking? Training a Summoned Beast was inherently difficult; the reason for raising them from a young age was precisely because of this. If anyone could just casually capture a mid-level or higher Mystical Beast for their own use, then the Mystical Beasts on Yuhai Continent would have been wiped out long ago.
Throwing the Water Bag back to Ouyang Zixin, Yun Tianmo looked at her as if she were an idiot and disdainfully said, "Dream on."
"Hey, what’s with you? I’m just asking! Why are you so angry?" Ouyang Zixin was displeased. Wasn't she allowed to ask questions?
Was this ice mountain planning to become a volcano?!
"Practitioners of Purple Xuan Summoning on Yuhai Continent are already rare and hard to come by; you’re simply delusional." Yun Tianmo seemed to recall something or someone, and a hint of anger crept into his usually cold demeanor.
Ouyang Zixin was taken aback by his inexplicable anger and momentarily didn’t know what to say. Should she refute him? But she genuinely wanted to acquire a mid-level Mystical Beast.
In the end, she opened her mouth but said nothing.
After Yun Tianmo blurted out his words, he was also taken aback. Why did he get angry so easily?
Liu Ying and Liu Lu watched as the two fell into a stalemate, puzzled about what had happened. How could the young lady casually ask about Summoned Beasts and provoke such a strong reaction from the Ink King? Usually, no matter how much the young lady talked, although he remained aloof and rarely responded, he never showed any dissatisfaction towards her, let alone anger.
After a moment of silence, Ouyang Zixin spoke first: "I was being rude. If I said something I shouldn't have, I apologize."
Seeing Yun Tianmo's anger earlier and recalling her own question, Ouyang Zixin probably guessed something. The reason for his sudden outburst was likely not because of the Summoned Beast, but rather due to someone else, and her thoughts might have coincidentally touched upon that person.
Ouyang Zixin's sudden apology was unexpected for Yun Tianmo.
Indeed, regarding the Purple Xuan Summoning and the Summoned Beast, it had stirred up memories that Yun Tianmo did not wish to mention, which was why he lost control and became angry.
However, that incident had never been brought up by Yun Tianmo to anyone, not even to her biological brother, Yun Tianying.
"Why apologize?" Did she sense something?
Ouyang Zixin shrugged helplessly. "Is a reason needed? I still want to stick with you. Regardless, apologizing is never wrong."
Since he didn't want to elaborate, she wouldn't press further; she would simply avoid mentioning it in the future.
Regarding Ouyang Zixin's sudden softening and the fact that her reasoning seemed somewhat valid, Yun Tianmo thought that as a young girl, she certainly couldn't know what had happened back then, so she decided not to dwell on it.
— Master.
Hmm?
— Is this what you often say about a true man being able to bend and stretch?
You could say that.
— But isn't a true man a man?
Uh, that's just one way of saying it! Don't focus too much on the details.
This Nameless was getting curious again. Ouyang Zixin sighed and thought it might be necessary to refrain from sharing too many famous sayings from the Celestial Empire with him.
"Departing tomorrow."
Yun Tianmo dropped this line and then disappeared without a trace.
Ouyang Zixin was still very weak, so being able to rest for another day was a relief for her, and she was quite satisfied with not having to set off immediately.
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At the base of Wannan Slope.
Nangong Tuo's face was as grim as it could be. The Three-Eyed Purple-Eyed Mystic Beast had led them to the most famous Wannan Slope of Lingchi Peak.
"Is it mistaken?" He turned to ask the guard who had suggested this route, feeling a severe headache.
He indeed wanted to find Ouyang Zixin, but this Wannan Slope...
"This..." The guard could only guess. Throughout the journey, he had indeed noticed traces of Ouyang Zixin and received praise from Nangong Tuo, but he felt uncertain about this situation.
Ouyang Zixin, did you really go up Wannan Slope?
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Nangong Tuo, this lovesick fool, hesitated about whether to ascend Wannan Slope. But you all shouldn't hesitate; cast your votes decisively for Kouxin, this "Wannan Slope"! Thank you!
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