Chapter 64: Wu Tian and His Endless Nonsense
Yun Yun held her cup and took a sip of hot water. Her clear eyes carried a hint of sweetness as she watched Wu Tian devour the grilled fish like a hungry beast. With a gentle voice, she said, "Slow down, I'm not going to steal it from you. Watch out for fish bones."
"Mm!" Wu Tian nodded, his mouth still full.
This wasn't the first time she had expressed concern for him, just as he had been caring for her. Both of them were Dou Huang experts neither feared heat nor fish bones. But still, the care in her words was genuine.
Life in the cave had been tough these past few days. Their meals consisted of nothing but fish and the dry rations stored in their rings. But the dry food was far less appetizing than freshly grilled fish especially when Wu Tian was the one cooking it.
Yun Yun had thought about trying to roast fish herself, but lighting a fire inside the cave would create smoke, which could attract magical beasts. Besides, even without trying, Wu Tian knew that anything Yun Yun cooked wouldn't taste great.
Just from her graceful and noble demeanor, he could tell she was the type to wait for food to be served, not the type to cook. It was best to let her enjoy the meal instead.
However, over these past few days, Yun Yun's attitude had changed significantly. She now seemed completely immersed in the role of a devoted wife.
She carefully gathered the leftover fish bones after their meals. Before eating, she would even take the initiative to skewer the fish on sticks.
The mighty Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect had transformed into a gentle, caring woman in just a few days.
Even Wu Tian himself found it unbelievable. So, love really can change a person, huh?
But even so, he couldn't establish a relationship with Yun Yun just yet.
Aside from Medusa, there was another reason one day, he would inevitably have to battle the Misty Cloud Sect. Yun Yun was loyal and affectionate; she wouldn't abandon her sect so easily. Only when Yun Shan, that old freak, revealed his true colors and committed countless evil deeds would she willingly walk away from Misty Cloud Sect.
Yun Yun continued eating gracefully, tearing small pieces of fish and placing them into her mouth. Compared to before when she had gotten oil all over her lips she now appeared extremely elegant.
Her eyes curved into crescents as she smiled joyfully. "Wu Tian, I think I'll be able to break the seal by tomorrow~!"
"Congratulations! That means you'll be able to leave here and return to the Misty Cloud Sect," Wu Tian said with a smile.
"Return to the Misty Cloud Sect…?"
Yun Yun murmured the words, her hand suddenly freezing mid bite.
All of a sudden, the grilled fish in her mouth lost its flavor.
She realized that once her strength returned, she and Wu Tian would have to go their separate ways.
Only in this cave could they maintain this dynamic. Once they stepped outside, their identities would return to what they truly were.
One was the Misty Cloud Sect's leader and one of the Dou Huang of the Jia Ma Empire. The other was a guardian elder of the Tagore Desert, equal in status to Queen Medusa.
They would become enemies.
For the past few days, Yun Yun had been deliberately avoiding this reality. She had simply been enjoying life in the cave, where she felt at peace something she hadn't experienced in years.
If possible, she would have liked to stay in this cave forever.
But of course, that wasn't realistic.
Wu Tian could see the sadness in her expression and immediately understood her thoughts.
To be honest, he felt pretty happy about it.
After all, being cherished by such a beautiful woman wasn't that a great feeling?
"Yun Yun, once you regain your strength, can you help me with something?" Wu Tian asked with a smile.
Hearing his request, Yun Yun's eyes lit up. Without hesitation, she answered, "Of course~!"
Wu Tian chuckled. "Silly girl, I haven't even told you what it is yet. Why are you in such a hurry to agree?"
"I'm not silly at all~!" Yun Yun huffed, playfully rolling her eyes at him. Then, in a softer voice, she added, "Wu Tian, no matter what you ask me to do, I'll agree."
Wu Tian's smile carried a hint of warmth. "Once you've recovered, we'll go find the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King so you can get your revenge. But that's not what I need your help with. I want to tame it."
"Tame it??? You do realize that the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King is a Rank Six Magical Beast, right? It's as strong as a Dou Huang. Even you might not be able to subdue it!" Yun Yun exclaimed in shock.
Wu Tian nodded. "You're right. It'll be tough, and there's a high chance I'll fail. But I figured it was worth a try.
"Ahem~ You probably don't know this, but I didn't fly to the Magic Beast Mountain Range I jumped off a flying magical beast mid air.
"That method was too slow, too inconvenient. Flying on my own is too exhausting. So, I decided to get myself a flying mount.
"With your help, my chances of success will be higher. No harm in trying, right?"
Yun Yun's mouth opened slightly in astonishment.
"…So what you're saying is… you needed a mount, and your first choice was the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King?"
Wu Tian nodded, speaking with complete confidence. "Yep~!
"In the Jia Ma Empire, there are only a few high ranked magical beasts.
"The Two Headed Snake in the Tagore Desert is too ugly and has poor potential. It's useless. Not to mention, Medusa injured it, and now it's hiding in magma to recover.
"Other than that, the only option left in the Jia Ma Empire is the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King. I suppose it'll have to do."
"Have to do?!"
"Barely acceptable?!"
"Useless?!"
Yun Yun looked at Wu Tian the man she admired and found herself liking him even more.
At this moment, she completely saw him through the lens of love.
In modern day terms, she was totally into his reckless confidence the way he spoke without thinking, exaggerated everything, and talked as if he could single handedly drive a Ferrari while rambling nonsense.
Her eyes sparkled with admiration as she asked curiously, "Wu Tian, can you tell me just how strong you were at your peak?"
Wu Tian answered casually, "I don't remember the details, but I'm pretty sure it was much stronger than a Dou Zong."
Dou Zong? That's nothing!
Even peak Dou Sheng experts end up as mere gatekeepers. A terrifyingly strong Dou Zong wouldn't even be qualified to clean toilets!
Yun Yun nodded. She trusted Wu Tian completely no matter what he said, she believed it 200%.
Then, after a moment of hesitation, she finally voiced the question she had been holding in for so long.
"Wu Tian, I've always been curious about something.
"You're so strong. Neither Jia Xingtian nor I can defeat you. Right now, no one in the Jia Ma Empire can stop you.
"So why haven't you led the Snake People Tribe to conquer the Jia Ma Empire? Why are you here, trying to tame a flying beast instead?"
Wu Tian's expression turned serious.
"Because there are beings in the Jia Ma Empire far stronger than you realize.
"They are terrifyingly powerful capable of wiping out the empire in an instant.
"But I can't tell you more right now.
"If you knew, it would put you in mortal danger.
"All I can say is that I'm doing my best to protect the Jia Ma Empire.
"Having the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King on our side will increase our strength.
"As for that six ranked 'little snake,' I'll have someone tame it too.
"Even Ice Emperor Hai Bodong is aware of the situation. He's gone into hiding and will reappear when the time is right.
"When that day comes, you'll understand everything."
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