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"Why?" Xiao Yefeng couldn't understand why Qing, a Guardian, would help someone like him who was going against the tide.
"There’s no reason. I’ve long since decided that you help me, and I’ll help you. You pull this era into a new age, and I’ll assist you in achieving what’s within your power. Consider it a transaction or simply my support for you as a friend!" Qing replied with a smile.
Seeing the puzzled look on Xiao Yefeng's face, Qing finally brought the conversation back to the main point of their visit. "Hand it over! The Divination Compass!"
She extended her slender fingers, looking like a neighborly girl asking for snacks. At that moment, Xiao Yefeng bit his tongue, causing a trickle of blood to seep from the corner of his mouth. The sharp pain brought him back to reality, and he said, "Azure Maiden! Since we are friends, please don’t use the Seduction Technique on me all the time."
Qing shook her head helplessly. "This is just who I am; it’s an innate ability. It’s not that I’m actively seducing you; it’s just that your willpower isn’t strong enough. But it’s no wonder you can easily shake off my abilities. That girl from earlier was quite nice—pure Yin energy. Women from the Yin Jue Vein are the best choices for partners. Why don’t you two hurry up and get married?"
"Married?" Upon hearing that word, Xiao Yefeng couldn’t help but think of the woman he once vowed to care for all his life. Although it had been an act at the time, he had never forgotten Consort Mi. Every smile and frown was etched in his mind. If he were to marry, who would be the right woman for him—Consort Mi or Liu Yiyi?
Rationality told Xiao Yefeng that Liu Yiyi was more suitable for him—gentle, cultured, considerate, and exactly his type—while Consort Mi was not a good match; she was cold, stunningly beautiful, decisive in battle, and just thinking about a woman who could pull out daggers at any moment was somewhat terrifying. Yet, Xiao Yefeng had never broken through the barrier with Liu Yiyi because of Consort Mi.
Since Liu Yiyi realized Lu Zhan's true nature, she had clearly recognized that Xiao Yefeng was the most suitable person for her. Although she forced herself to treat him like an older brother, it seemed she was indeed feeling jealous now. Seeing Xiao Yefeng injured and shedding tears of sorrow wasn’t merely sibling affection. The key moment came when she helped him change clothes; despite being somewhat shy, she didn’t refuse him. This was enough to prove that Liu Yiyi had feelings for Xiao Yefeng; she was just deceiving herself by pretending he was her brother.
On the other hand, Xiao Yefeng felt similarly. Like Liu Yiyi, he had also suffered emotional wounds and felt like a hedgehog with a soft belly—unable to let go of his feelings for Consort Mi, even if it was unrequited love! Yet he still didn’t dare to face his feelings for Liu Yiyi directly. Qing’s words stirred up turmoil in his heart.
Consort Mi, are you doing well? I haven’t heard any news about her leaving the constellation; she must have accepted the Gene Warrior potion like Zhebie and the others! How is her health? Thinking of this made Xiao Yefeng chuckle self-deprecatingly; she probably already had a suitable partner by now! After all, mercenaries are quick to form bonds but also quick to sever them.
At that moment, Qing pouted and said, "You look so lewd while laughing; are you fantasizing about who to marry? Let me guess—are you really planning to take that girl?"
Qing's words snapped Xiao Yefeng back to reality as he circulated his Qi and brushed his fingers over the Tricolor Jade Ring on his chest. A palm-sized jade compass appeared in his hand. Upon seeing the Divination Compass, Qing stopped teasing him and focused intently on the compass.
"Give it to me; you can't keep it safe! Once I have it, I'll tell Jie that you're mine, and he won't bother you anymore!" Qing reached out.
The atmosphere between them grew tense; Qing's previous words had been rather blunt. However, neither of them cared much about it. Xiao Yefeng glanced at the white jade compass in his hand and shook his head. "I can give it to you without issue, but I hope you'll agree to a few conditions!"
A hint of displeasure appeared on Qing's face, and he said directly, "You should understand that you have no leverage to make demands. You don't think my politeness towards you is for your benefit, do you?"
"I understand. You have at least one powerful elder behind you, which is why your brother dares not touch you. I also know that in front of you, I am merely an existence that can be easily defeated. Making demands is nothing but a fool's dream. However, some choose to do good regardless. I hope you can answer my question with a clear conscience. Of course, no matter what, I will hand over the Divination Compass to you!" Xiao Yefeng said helplessly.
At that moment, Qing looked at the compass being offered but did not reach out to take it. Instead, he spoke, "You do your best! I'll do mine."
"Thank you!" Seeing that Qing did not take the compass, Xiao Yefeng revealed a rare smile and then said, "First, I hope to minimize the sacrifice of ordinary people!"
Qing furrowed his brow and thought for a moment before replying, "No problem. You chose to cooperate with me because you clearly know I won't recklessly take the lives of ordinary people. You can trust me on this."
"Good! Second, I hope you will keep your word. That's my only request!" Xiao Yefeng said as he handed the Divination Compass to Qing. After receiving the compass, Qing asked in confusion, "Is that all?"
"That's all!" Xiao Yefeng replied.
Looking at Xiao Yefeng's expression, Qing nodded and assured him, "Don't worry! I will keep my promise. One month from now on Wu Chen Day will be when the Earth Spirit Energy is at its weakest. Death Island in the Atlantic is currently the only place on Earth devoid of Qi. Seize this opportunity! Prepare more items to restore Qi; the girl coming up has an unusual Yin Jue Vein!"
Qing had directly revealed the best time and place for reversing fate. This timing was not something just anyone could calculate, and only guardians from both East and West knew of a place completely devoid of Qi. Without Qing's revelation, Xiao Yefeng would never have been able to pinpoint the most suitable location. Although Qi had nearly vanished from Earth today, some still remained.
Without the assistance of Earth Spirit Energy against Qi rebound, Xiao Yefeng still felt confident he could subdue Liu Yiyi with just her Evil Qi. Moreover, Qing's earlier words had alerted him that Liu Yiyi's Yin Jue Vein was not an ordinary meridian; clearly, Xiao Yefeng's previous preparations were insufficient.
"Thank you!" Just as Xiao Yefeng was about to think further, he suddenly recalled that Qing had mentioned a girl coming up soon—could it be Yiyi? The Observer's Eye activated instantly; indeed, Liu Yiyi's Yang energy was approaching. At that moment, Xiao Yefeng was stunned—there was a stunning beauty in his room late at night; how would he explain Liu Yiyi's arrival?
"Yiyi is coming up! What are you going to do?" Xiao Yefeng looked at Qingdao.
At this point, Qing was evidently in high spirits and looked at the flustered Xiao Yefeng with amusement. "It's fine; I'm not your lover. Besides, it seems your relationship with her hasn't been made clear yet, has it?"
"You!" Just as Xiao Yefeng was about to say something, he heard Liu Yiyi's footsteps reaching the door; she seemed hesitant about whether to knock or not. Looking at Qing sitting on the bed with a broad smile made Xiao Yefeng unsure of what to say. At that moment, he felt like he had been caught cheating by his partner—how could Xiao Yefeng possibly feel this way?
"Knock, knock, knock!" After a series of gentle knocks, Liu Yiyi said, "Brother Xiao! Can I come in? You’re injured and it might be inconvenient for you. Do you need my help?"
Seeing that Qing had not hidden herself away, Xiao Yefeng whispered, "If you don't leave now, how am I supposed to explain this?"
"Hmph! You just like her, that's why you're so concerned about this girl! Fine, I'm leaving. A month from now, you better take care of yourself!" Qing said as she walked toward the only open window.
"You’re not thinking of jumping out, are you? This is the third floor; you might be impressive, but you can't fly!" Xiao Yefeng exclaimed in surprise.
"Whose fault is that?" Qing smiled slightly, her almond-shaped eyes turning into crescent moons.
At that moment, Liu Yiyi's voice came again from the door: "Brother Xiao, I'm here to help change your bandages! I'm coming in!" Xiao Yefeng heard the sound of the door latch being turned. Just as he turned around to urge Qing to hide quickly, he found that she had already vanished. Looking out the window, he saw Qing in a purple fairy dress, like a spirit under the moonlight. She lightly touched the windowsill with her toes and floated down like a feather. She landed gracefully on a tree branch no thicker than an infant's wrist and then glanced toward a car outside Courtyard No. 3.
Once on the ground, Qing turned back and waved gently at Xiao Yefeng before slipping into the car. The vehicle kicked up dust as it drove away, leaving Xiao Yefeng standing by the window in shock. He realized this was not some kind of sword flight or wire work; it was true skill. Just moments ago, Qing had used the tree branch to perform a double jump with such ease that Xiao Yefeng understood her mastery of Ancient Martial Arts must have reached Peak Level.
The reason was simple: even Cao Man at the peak of Inner Force could not leverage such a thin branch for support; he could only rely on explosive power. While Cao Man could easily reach that height, there was a significant difference in form and grace between them.
There were still many masters in this world. Even though they had reached the end of Cultivation Civilization, hidden talents like Qing still existed. Although Xiao Yefeng did not yet know the full extent of her abilities, he no longer needed to know because it was clear that Qing's strength was at least Peak Level. Without stepping into that realm himself, he would never be able to touch the world of Cheap Brother.
At that moment, the door opened, and Liu Yiyi entered with a tray of fresh bandages and medicine. Seeing Xiao Yefeng standing by the window with all his bandages removed and his hair slightly damp—evidently having taken a shower—Liu Yiyi immediately pouted in anger and pointed at him. "Brother Xiao! Didn’t the doctor say you can’t take a shower? Your wounds can’t get wet! And you actually removed your bandages—what if they get infected?" Tears welled up in her eyes again as she circled around him with worry.
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