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"Without advertisements for online reading—" The Azure Emperor observed Li Yanrong, who remained silent, and transmitted his voice, "What's wrong? Don't you want that girl named Ling Kui to live?"
Li Yanrong lightly bit her red lip and retorted, "Don't you want the Hehuan Technique anymore?"
"So, you've already obtained it?"
"Yes! I have it!"
"Alright! As long as you come with me, I will immediately release Ling Kui."
"Hah! So you're saving Ling Kui's life while trying to force me to my death, is that it?"
"Tsk tsk tsk, what do you mean by forcing you to death? That's too harsh. I'm doing this because I have an interest in you. I've never seen a girl like you before—on the surface gentle and accommodating, yet so stubborn at heart. That kind of personality is quite intriguing; I might even like you a little!"
"What kind of person I am is none of your business. I'm not interested in you, nor do I need your affection!"
"Oh dear, why has your attitude changed so suddenly? If I were to kill Ling Kui right here, perhaps you'd revert back to how you were before?"
Upon hearing that Ling Kui could be killed, Li Yanrong felt an inexplicable thrill in her heart.
Her lips twitched slightly as she couldn't help but look down on herself.
But what was wrong with pursuing happiness?
She steeled her heart and transmitted her voice, "Do as you wish! After all, Xiao Nan only has eyes for that woman; it's better if she dies!"
"Tsk tsk tsk! What happened to the sisterly bond we had just a few days ago? How can it vanish so quickly? Women are truly perplexing creatures."
"Anyway, you won't use the life of Ling Kui to threaten me again! Since I have returned to Li Xiaonan's side, I will not leave again!"
"Is that so?" The Azure Emperor raised an eyebrow slightly and shifted his gaze to Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan, with his vast Mental Power, had long sensed that the two were communicating through thought.
Although he couldn't hear what they were saying, he could clearly feel Li Yanrong's anger, as well as her trembling and unease.
He tightened his hold on Li Yanrong and said, "Don't be afraid, Yanrong. Just tell him whose woman you really are!"
The Azure Emperor extended his long fingers to smooth his hair at the temples and sneered, "Xiao Nan, what do you mean by that? Are you denying me as your elder brother?"
Li Xiaonan chuckled from the bottom of his heart. "Elder brother, are you joking? How could I deny you? You are an Immortal Emperor of a realm; I can only aspire to that. It's just that, elder brother, have you ever regarded Xiao Nan as your own?"
"Naturally!"
"Then how could an elder brother touch his sister-in-law?"
"Haha, Li Xiaonan, I understand now. After going around in circles, you still want to say she is your woman, right?"
"Whether she is or isn't is not for you and me to decide. But elder brother, if you truly regard me as family, why would you bring so many people here today? Don't tell me they just happened to pass by; it's not Qingming Festival for everyone to gather like this!"
"Good, very good. It seems this matter cannot end peacefully today! Today, I, the Azure Emperor, will sever ties with you, Li Xiaonan!"
As he spoke, there was a tearing sound as the Azure Emperor forcefully ripped apart his own garment.
Li Xiaonan sighed and said, "Lord Azure Emperor, I have always preferred soft approaches over hard ones. Whoever treats me well, I will repay them doubly. I know what you want; if you asked me as an elder brother, I might not refuse. But now, you've ruined our already shallow friendship!"
The Azure Emperor frowned slightly, sensing that Li Xiaonan spoke from the heart.
In truth, he did not want to fall out with Li Xiaonan so soon.
Although his approach to Li Xiaonan was indeed driven by certain motives, after several interactions, he found her way of doing things quite to his liking.
Moreover, Li Xiaonan was talented in both artifact forging and alchemy; having her by his side would undoubtedly bring him great benefits without any drawbacks.
Unfortunately, sometimes even an Immortal Emperor had no choice.
Li Yanrong watched as the two exchanged words, her mind waging countless battles.
Taking a deep breath, she declared, "Enough! I, Li Yanrong, am alive for Li Xiaonan and will die as her ghost."
"Hahaha! Good! Very good! Li Yanrong, if you are untrue to your heart, I will make you regret it!"
The Azure Emperor grasped the air with one hand, and a figure suddenly appeared before everyone.
Draped in a blue Azure Skirt that accentuated her delicate form, her beautiful face bore no expression, and a pair of lively eyes were hidden beneath her lashes.
Ling Kui lay quietly in the Azure Emperor's arms, seemingly asleep.
Li Xiaonan gasped in shock and exclaimed, " Ling Kui!"
"Hmph!" The Azure Emperor sneered, lightly tracing his finger across Ling Kui's fair face.
Just this one action was enough to ignite Li Xiaonan's fury.
In his anger, Li Xiaonan clearly overlooked one crucial point: everything Li Yanrong had said before was a lie.
He clenched his fists tightly and shouted, "Let her go! Don't you want the Hehuan Technique? I'll give it to you!"
The Azure Emperor slowly shook his head and replied with a smile, "Not at all! Right now, I only want the woman beside you. How about we make a deal—one for one?"
"Xiao Nan, what's going on?" Yun Xinghe, accompanied by the Mei Family members, flew out of the Cloud Sky Pavilion, his gaze icy as he glared at the Azure Emperor and his companions.
The sudden visit from the Azure Emperor had already caused quite a stir.
The people of Cloud Sky Pavilion were not fools; seeing that their Vice Master seemed to be at a disadvantage, they immediately called for Master Yun Xinghe, rushing out in a flurry.
Li Xiaonan furrowed his brow and quickly relayed the bizarre situation of the Azure Emperor looking for trouble to Yun Xinghe.
"Big Brother, what do you think the Azure Emperor is up to?"
"Probably lost his mind; otherwise, it doesn't make any sense!"
The two brothers were utterly baffled by the Azure Emperor's unexpected arrival and could not fathom his intentions.
The Azure Emperor had long anticipated that Cloud Sky Pavilion would send someone out, yet he still feigned surprise as he exclaimed, "Oh! Isn't this the ancestor of the Mei Family? I heard that your elixir business at Cloud Sky Pavilion has been struggling lately! It’s all been taken over by that Golden Jade Good Fortune, right?"
Mei Chunhui's expression turned cold as he replied, "Thank you for your concern, Lord Azure Emperor. Our Cloud Sky Pavilion is a time-honored establishment with deep roots; we are not comparable to some sudden upstart!"
"Haha!" The Azure Emperor chuckled coldly and then turned his gaze back to Li Xiaonan. "Have you thought it through? Trading an unfaithful woman for your beloved—this deal is quite advantageous, isn't it?"
Li Xiaonan was taken aback but quickly understood the implication behind his words.
Li Yanrong did not disclose the truth, which was a betrayal; Ling Kui was his beloved, and it was understandable.
Beside him, Li Yanrong trembled slightly, her eyes anxiously looking at Li Xiaonan.
If I were him, what would I choose? It seemed there was no need to think about it…
Li Yanrong let out a bitter smile and lowered her head, her eyes unable to hold back the tears.
Just as she was lost in her thoughts and sadness, a hand suddenly pulled her into an embrace.
She looked up in surprise, stammering, "Xiao Nan?"
Li Xiaonan gently patted her to comfort her.
Yet his gaze remained fixed on the Azure Emperor, who coldly remarked, "Did you think I didn't know? If it weren't for you threatening Yanrong, how could she have deceived me?"
A warmth spread through Li Yanrong's heart, and the tears in her eyes finally fell.
The Azure Emperor offered no explanation; he simply snapped his fingers, and a conversation echoed into existence.
It was the content of the previous communication between Li Yanrong and the Azure Emperor.
"So you’ve got it in hand already?"
"Yes! I have it!"
"Good! As long as you come with me, I will release Ling Kui immediately."
"Ha! So you're trying to save Ling Kui while forcing me to my death, is that it?"
"Tsk tsk tsk, what do you mean by forcing you to death? That's too harsh. I actually have a fondness for you, which is why I'm doing this. I've never met a girl like you before. On the surface, you're gentle and easy to talk to, but deep down, you're quite stubborn. That kind of personality is so interesting; I might just like you a little!"
"What kind of person I am is none of your business. I'm not interested in you, and I certainly don't need your affection!"
"Oh dear, how did your attitude change so suddenly? If I were to kill Ling Kui right here, maybe that would bring you back to your senses?"
"Do as you wish! Anyway, Xiao Nan only has eyes for that woman. It would be better if she were dead!"
Better if she were dead... better if she were dead...
Those last four words echoed repeatedly in Li Xiaonan's heart.
He stared blankly at Li Yanrong, his hand that had been wrapped around her slender waist instinctively loosening, his steps faltering as he took a step back.
"Xiao... Xiao Nan..." Li Yanrong cried, but she couldn't explain herself because it was the truth.
The truth speaks louder than words; any further explanation would be futile.
She took a deep breath, tears streaming down her face, and resolutely looked at Azure Emperor, saying, "Are you satisfied now? I'll go with you!"
With that, she leaped towards Azure Emperor.
And Li Xiaonan did not stop her; he never expected Li Yanrong would say such things.
Though he knew there could be envy and jealousy between sisters, there shouldn't be hatred! But now... it proved he had been mistaken...
He was completely disappointed in Li Yanrong.
It wasn't until the Azure Emperor reached out and pulled Li Yanrong into his embrace that he snapped back to reality. Although he felt a twinge of reluctance, it was too late for anything to change.
Just like words spoken cannot be taken back.
The Azure Emperor smiled and said, "Good! Very good! I will return this woman to you!"
With a push of his right hand, the unconscious Ling Kui drifted like an autumn leaf toward Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan was startled and was about to leap forward to catch her.
But unexpectedly, the Azure Emperor moved suddenly, sneering as he shot forward and struck at Ling Kui's back with a palm.
Ling Kui must die; that was what the script dictated!
"Don't!" Li Xiaonan cried out loudly.
What kind of cultivation level did the Immortal Emperor possess? A strike like that would be devastating.
Wouldn't it mean instant death, her soul scattering?
Even if Li Xiaonan had miraculous techniques, there would be no way to save her.
Li Xiaonan's heart raced with urgency, but he couldn't match the speed of the Azure Emperor.
At that critical moment, Yun Xinghe, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, finally moved. He shifted his body and met the Azure Emperor's strike with his own palm.
With a loud bang, the Azure Emperor's expression changed in shock as he took a step back, while Yun Xinghe retreated five steps in succession.
In just one palm strike, the difference in their cultivation levels became evident.
Even though Yun Xinghe was quite skilled, he was still no match for the Carefree Dual Cultivation Group.
"Xiao Nan, what's wrong?"
Yun Moyu and the others heard the commotion outside and rushed out.
The Azure Emperor stood with his hands clasped behind his back, a ruthless glint in his eyes.
He clapped his hands and said, "Go!"
The eight Celestial Beings and ten Golden Immortals received the command and surged forward, each one engaging Yun Xinghe, Li Xiaonan, and the elders of the Mei Family.
The Azure Emperor's gaze swept over the women, his inner thoughts revealing his intent: One by one, I will deal with you! The first will be the Dragon Maiden!
He shifted his body and struck again at Ling Kui.
Finally awakened from her stupor, Ling Kui faced the sudden pressure; all she could do was retreat, utterly powerless to fight back.
As the situation took a drastic turn, Li Xiaonan and Yun Xinghe could only watch anxiously, unable to assist each other.
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