Chapter 528 Curious about your background? Everything is under control.
Seeing Ye Yun walking towards her step by step, Xue Ying frowned slightly.
She naturally knew about this rumored young master of the Ye family.
She knew perfectly well about the other party's identity and other publicly available information.
As an assassin, it is essential to keep information about important figures in mind.
What puzzled her was why this young master would suddenly walk towards her at night.
Could it be... that they want to get closer to me?
She didn't understand why the other person wanted to contact her, but she didn't do anything and quietly waited for Ye Yun to arrive.
After a short while, Ye Yun arrived at the pond and stood beside Xue Ying.
"Is it beautiful for the Holy Maiden of the Rakshasa Temple to be here alone, watching the pond at night?"
Ye Yun's voice suddenly came.
Upon hearing this, Xueying turned around, glanced at Yeyun with her cold eyes, and then remained silent.
She wasn't curious at all about why Ye Yun had suddenly come to find her.
As an assassin, you shouldn't be curious. There's a saying that goes, "Curiosity killed the cat."
As a holy maiden of the Rakshasa Temple, she was taught from a young age never to be curious about anything, otherwise it might lead to some unnecessary trouble and consequences.
This has always been how Xueying has always operated.
"Is there something you need?"
Like ice frozen for a thousand years, his tone of voice was icy cold.
Seeing the other party's cold demeanor, Ye Yun shrugged helplessly.
Ye Yun had already figured out how to get closer to the two of them.
According to the expected course of events, in the future, Xueying will learn that his parents were killed by the current Palace Master, Luocha.
Even though the other party raised her, she still chose revenge.
It is clear that although she appears cold and aloof, she is a very kind and compassionate person at heart.
Her years of working as an assassin had instilled in her a cold and aloof attitude, which she applied to everyone.
"Miss Xueying, are you... curious about your background?"
Upon hearing this, the icy-cold Snow Eagle froze.
He suddenly turned around, staring coldly at Ye Yun, and said in a cold voice.
What do you mean by that?
She knew very well that she shouldn't let her curiosity be aroused.
But this matter was so unusual that she couldn't help but be curious.
Since Ye Yun said such things to my face, could it be that... he knows about my background?
Or does he know about his parents' existence?!
With many questions in her mind, Xueying wanted to ask them immediately, but she had developed a habit of not revealing her emotions.
"That's exactly what I mean. What else could I mean?"
With a slight shrug, Ye Yunna revealed a helpless expression.
With a slight frown, her expression beneath the snow eagle mask changed subtly, her curiosity growing even stronger.
Even though she knew she shouldn't be curious, the matter was so unusual that she couldn't suppress her curiosity.
Her jade-like hands clenched tightly; she really wanted to draw her weapon and hold it to Ye Yun's neck, demanding to know if he knew anything.
But she didn't do that.
To be precise, they dare not do it.
She is the Holy Maiden of the Rakshasa Palace. If she really chooses to do this, it would be tantamount to declaring war on the Ye family on behalf of the Rakshasa Palace.
Before coming here, the Palace Master specifically instructed her not to offend the Ye family or cause any unnecessary trouble for the Rakshasa Palace.
It's true that the Rakshasa Palace is very powerful, but they still don't dare to offend the Ye family easily.
Taking a deep breath, Xueying said in a deep voice.
"What exactly are you trying to say?"
She swore that she never spoke more than two sentences to a stranger.
Ye Yun was the first stranger to whom he spoke more than three sentences.
"The name Snow Eagle didn't used to belong to you, did I...?"
Ye Yun smiled slightly; everything was as expected.
Curiosity is one of the essential characteristics of human beings, and this is something that can never be changed, even for the saintess trained by the Rakshasa Palace.
Having successfully piqued the other person's curiosity, the next step is to guide them little by little to gain their favor.
Upon hearing these words, Xueying's pupils suddenly dilated, and he stared at Yeyun in disbelief.
This matter is known only to the higher-ups within the Rakshasa Palace; the outside world should not know about it.
But why would Ye Yun know about this? Does he really know about his background and his parents?
His curiosity grew even stronger, without Xueying even realizing it.
"Ding! Detected a change in Xueying's attitude towards the protagonist; from 'Stranger' 20 to 'Favorable' 20."
The attitude has turned into a level of favorability, although it's only 20, which means that the relationship between the two has gotten a little closer.
"How do you know about this? Even the Ye family shouldn't know about this!" Xueying said with certainty.
Ye Yun did not answer the other party's question, but continued to talk to himself.
"The name Snow Eagle is not yours, but was passed down from your father. Your father was the previous assassin of the Rakshasa Palace, codenamed... Snow Eagle."
but..."
At this point, Ye Yun suddenly stopped and did not continue.
Ye Yun had a perfect grasp of Xue Ying's psychology.
"But what? Tell me!"
Stepping forward, Xueying said excitedly.
Xueying was unaware that he was being led astray by Yeyun step by step.
She had only one thought in her mind: she desperately wanted to know what was wrong with her parents.
Logically speaking, since he inherited his father's name, it meant that his father, the former Snow Eagle, was dead.
But she still hasn't figured out how her father died.
She couldn't find any trace of her mother either.
Then, Ye Yun gazed at the pool in front of him and said calmly.
"Unfortunately, your father fell in love with someone he shouldn't have. As an assassin, the most important thing is to be ruthless."
But your father fell in love with your mother and lost the ruthlessness a killer should have.
Once he develops feelings, he will naturally hesitate, and he won't be so decisive in killing his target.
As time went on, he naturally wanted to escape this life of fighting and killing.
Upon hearing this, Xueying almost believed what Yeyun had said.
She had inquired about the previous Snow Eagle.
The conclusion drawn is that the previous Snow Eagle possessed extremely profound cultivation and was a very powerful assassin.
The eight levels of Heaven and Earth, Xuanhuang, and Chimei Wangliang are Xueying, who is a Heaven-level assassin and also one of the top three Heaven-level assassins.
//529//
Chapter 529 There's no such thing as a free lunch; you only get halfway through a sentence.
It should be noted that there are very few top-tier assassins in the entire Rakshasa Palace.
Those who make it into the top three are already among the strongest in the Rakshasa Palace.
Such a person wouldn't die for no reason; there must be many other reasons behind it.
But no matter how Xueying investigated, almost no one knew about what happened back then; in fact, very few people did.
Finding even the slightest clue is no easy task.
Despite years of searching and covert investigations, Snow Eagle was unable to find any useful clues.
She even considered giving up on continuing the investigation at one point.
But right now, the young master of the Ye family in front of me seems to know everything about me, including my parents.
She was naturally eager to know what the situation was like regarding her parents.
It's not clear yet whether it's true or false, but Xueying knows a little bit about the situation, and it's exactly the same as what Yeyun just said.
What the other person says might be true, and I might be able to learn about my background from them.
"What else? How exactly did my parents die? Who killed them?!"
Xueying tried his best to remain calm.
However, this incident deeply touched her heart, making it impossible for her to remain completely calm.
His tone was slightly agitated, which was not the behavior expected of a competent assassin.
Upon hearing this, Ye Yun smiled faintly and asked a question in return.
"Hehe! Miss Xue, have you ever heard the saying, 'There's no such thing as a free lunch'?"
Xueying's expression stiffened slightly when she was eagerly anticipating Ye Yun's answer.
yes!
There's no such thing as a free lunch!
As an assassin, she knew better than anyone that there's no such thing as a free lunch.
Everything you want to know or obtain comes at a price; there's no way to get something for nothing.
Unless the other person is a fool, they are unlikely to sincerely tell you everything.
Xueying wasn't surprised; it was just a matter of course, and she could completely understand it.
Taking a deep breath, Xueying spoke in a low voice.
"Young Master Ye Yun, please tell me your conditions. If it's something I can help you achieve, I certainly will!"
She was willing to pay any price to find out more about her parents.
Some things should be left unsaid, just enough. Xueying has already made a deep impression on us, so there's no need to go all the way.
Moreover, Ye Yun never intended to tell Xue Ying all at once.
Even if I told her now, she would be powerless to do anything except feel angry.
"Alright, Miss Xue, that's enough for today. We'll chat again next time..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Yun quietly turned and left.
"What?!"
Xueying looked at Yeyun, who had already left, her face full of surprise and anger.
Why did this person suddenly leave? Was he just playing a trick on me?
However, considering that the information Ye Yun had mentioned was similar to what he already knew, he realized that there was no fabrication involved.
Perhaps the other party does know something about me, but he also has his own agenda and hasn't revealed what he wants yet.
After her initial shock and anger, a look of bewilderment flashed across her eyes.
She had absolutely no idea what Ye Yun was trying to do.
Why did he suddenly tell me this news, but didn't want the system to tell me? What is his purpose?
Is there something he wants to use me for? Or does he hope I can do something for him?
There were just too many things that couldn't be explained clearly. She couldn't understand at all what Ye Yun's purpose was.
That doesn't make sense!
But she dared not act rashly, lest she anger Ye Yun and the truth be buried deep in history.
Filled with endless doubts, Xueying walked absentmindedly toward his dwelling.
She really didn't know what to do now, whether or not to choose to believe Ye Yun.
After thinking for a long time, she decided to give up thinking about it.
Because she had thought about so much, she couldn't find any suitable conclusion at all.
Now, she only hopes for one thing: her next meeting with Ye Yun.
This man had already left a deep impression on her, though it wasn't a good one.
But Ye Yun was willing to wait for the other party to tell her about her parents.
We've waited so many years, a little more time won't make a difference.
She wasn't sure if she would be able to meet Ye Yun alone during this martial arts competition.
...
After returning home.
Lying flat on the bed, Xueying tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
She was pondering what Ye Yun really wanted.
But she couldn't come up with an answer even after thinking about it for a long time. The main reason was that they didn't know each other well enough. She had no idea what Ye Yun's likes or dislikes were.
Therefore, she must find out more about Ye Yun, what kind of person he is, what his personality is, and what he likes.
If I could find out more about Ye Yun, I might be able to know what he likes.
Catering to their preferences might help you uncover more of the truth.
...
Compared to Xueying, who was tossing and turning at night, Yeyun was much more carefree.
He deliberately didn't tell Xueying.
If you tell the other person once and for all, how could there possibly be a second encounter?
He did this to create more opportunities to meet Xueying.
In just a few words, the other person's attitude towards me changed from unfamiliar to friendly.
For Xueying, who was an assassin to begin with, this was already quite an achievement.
Ye Yun certainly didn't expect Xue Ying to suddenly become so fond of him just because of a few words.
No way!
The other party is not a naive and innocent girl, but a real beauty killer.
They are calm and meticulous, and will not overlook any detail.
To gain someone's favor, you have to take it slow and build their favor little by little.
As the saying goes, haste makes waste. Sometimes, being too slow can backfire.
Ye Yun was extremely envious of the woman with 20,000 luck points.
Moreover, if we could recruit Xueying, wouldn't the Rakshasa Palace be ours in the future?
This can be seen as taking precautions in advance, laying a good foundation for taking over the Rakshasa Palace in the future.
Everything was going according to plan. Ye Yun believed that after tonight, Xue Ying would find a way to investigate and understand him clearly.
He was looking forward to the next meeting.
In a good mood, Ye Yun enjoyed the beautiful music played by Luo Yu.
She couldn't help but hum a soft tune.
The maids who were serving Ye Yun all smiled when they saw their young master so happy.
They didn't have much to do each day; all they needed to do was serve Ye Yun well.
As long as Ye Yun is happy, they'll do whatever they want.
//530//
Chapter 530 You guys... ...Could something be wrong?!
Time flew by and it was already the next day.
They captured a chosen one of destiny and also obtained the magical weapon in the other's possession, the Blood-Weeping Dragon Spear.
Just because I don't know how to use a gun doesn't mean that there won't be people among my men who do.
The Blood-Weeping Dragon Spear is a reincarnation device.
However, to unleash the full power of the Bloodthirsty Dragon Spear, one must possess corresponding strength.
The Reincarnation Device, such a powerful magical artifact, naturally has restrictions on it.
To unleash its full power, one must refine it after reaching the corresponding level of strength.
By unsealing the corresponding restrictions, one can unleash even greater power.
After observing, Ye Yun discovered that there were a total of seven restrictions on the Blood-Weeping Dragon Spear.
Currently, Feng Qianming has just unlocked two restrictions and should be attempting to break through to the third.
Yesterday, when Ye Yun was seizing the Bloodthirsty Dragon Spear, he only gained 1,000 villain points.
It wasn't because the Bloodthirsty Dragon Spear was too cheap, but because Ye Yun hadn't completely severed the connection between Feng Qianming and the Bloodthirsty Dragon Spear.
Only by completely severing the connection between the two can Feng Qianming's natal magic weapon be completely taken away.
However, severing the connection between the two is not something that can be done overnight.
Ye Yun could only wait until the martial arts competition was over before considering how to deal with this matter.
Now that Feng Qianming is under his control, he naturally has no chance to escape.
Those born under the sign of destiny are generally favored by heaven, and even in the face of such a dangerous situation, they may still have a chance to escape.
In order to ensure that Feng Qianming had no chance of escaping, Ye Yun locked him up in a separate place.
Furthermore, they arranged for people to keep a close watch on them; these people were all members of the Ye family, so there would be no issue of loyalty.
If Feng Qianming is still able to escape under these circumstances, it will be more than just a stroke of luck.
...
Inside the venue of the martial arts competition.
I doubt anyone would have imagined that such a significant event would occur last night.
If Ye Yun hadn't been on the lookout in advance, things would have really turned out quite a show today.
Over here at the Rakshasa Palace.
Seeing Ye Yun vividly recounting his story on the arena, Xue Ying felt a strong urge to act.
He wanted to rush over immediately and find Ye Yun to ask her everything that happened last night.
But she also understood that she couldn't do that now.
Although she desperately wanted to know about her parents, she forced herself to hold back.
Sitting next to her was a beautiful young girl in her prime, dressed in purple.
"Sister Xue, ever since you came back yesterday, you seem a bit absent-minded. Just now, it seemed like your gaze was fixed on Ye Yun again."
Could it be... that something happened between you two last night?
The girl in purple stared at Xueying with curiosity in her eyes.
His gossip-loving spirit was completely undisguised; he desperately wanted to know what had happened between Xueying and Yeyun.
Her voice was so faint that only Xueying could hear it clearly.
Upon hearing this, Xueying paused slightly, and all the muscles in her body tensed up.
She never expected that she would be so obvious.
Turning his head nervously to look at the girl in purple, Xueying quickly relaxed and deliberately put on a stern face.
"Xiaoling, don't ask questions you shouldn't. Knowing too much about some things won't do you any good, understand?"
She didn't want others to know too much about her; in an assassin organization, one couldn't easily trust anyone.
Even those who once fought alongside you cannot be completely trusted.
This was a fundamental principle for an assassin, and she never forgot it.
The girl in front of me, called Xiaoling, is also one of the ten holy sons and holy daughters of the Rakshasa Palace. She is Feiling, the tenth in rank, and also the youngest among all the holy sons and holy daughters.
Don't let her petite, cute, and charming appearance fool you. As an assassin, how could she be just cute?
Beneath that lovely and beautiful face, she is not a gentle lamb, but possibly a fierce tiger with its jaws wide open.
With her lips slightly pouting, Fei Ling wrapped her arms around Xue Ying's and shook them back and forth, acting coquettishly.
"Oh, Sister Xueying, please tell me! I swear! I will never tell a third person about this!"
My mouth is very tight; you should know that. Anything that goes into my ears will not come out of my mouth.
She seemed very tight-lipped, and even made a gesture of sealing her mouth.
Upon hearing this, Xueying did not shake off her arm, but looked at Feiling without saying a word.
Stared at like that, Fei Ling originally wanted to act cute, but she also knew that it would be completely useless to act cute to this senior sister.
With a helpless shrug, she could only let go of Xueying's arm, pouting as she whispered.
"Tch! Honestly, I was just curious, and you didn't even tell me. You've got no love for me."
"What did you say?"
Xueying's cold eyes fixed on Feiling, instantly silencing the little girl who was talking to herself.
Feiling shook her little head vigorously like a rattle drum, and hurriedly waved her hand in denial.
"Nothing, nothing! I didn't say anything!"
Seeing that Feiling had given in, Xueying stopped making things difficult for her.
Today is the second day of the first round of matches, and the competition officially continues.
After Ye Yun left the arena, the one-on-one match began immediately.
Returning to his seat, Ye Yun turned his gaze toward the location of the Rakshasa Palace.
Just then, Xueying over there also looked this way, and the two met each other's gazes.
Three seconds later, Xueying turned her head to the side, no longer looking at Yeyun.
Then, Xueying suddenly remembered that he still needed to find out about Yeyun, so he immediately stood up, said something, and left the venue.
"I'm leaving now."
Fei Ling, who was standing to the side, kept a close eye on Xue Ying. She had naturally seen Ye Yun and Xue Ying make eye contact earlier, and she fell into deep thought for a moment.
"What...is this going on? Could it be...that the two of them are interested in each other?"
This girl is incredibly gossipy!
Ye Yun noticed that Xue Ying had suddenly left the venue, and felt very strange about it.
Am I some kind of monster?
She only glanced at me once, and then she was about to leave.
Shaking his head in confusion, Ye Yun had no idea what the other person was thinking.
Not paying much attention, Ye Yun wasn't in a hurry, as there would be many more opportunities to meet later.
Now, Ye Yun is more focused on the venue and Chu He, who has disguised himself.
Paying attention to the venue is to find people with high luck or those destined for greatness.
Chu He still has a bit of luck value on him, so Ye Yun certainly doesn't want to let him go.
//531//
Chapter 531 The Second Round of the Semi-Finals, Xueying's Surprise
Especially since the other party was using a villain value doubling card, Ye Yun had no way of letting him leave.
To prevent this guy from leaving suddenly, Ye Yun secretly dispatched experts to observe him, and there was absolutely no way he would let Chu He leave Lingqu City.
Chu He was unaware that someone was secretly monitoring him.
When Ye Yun was searching for people with high luck values, he actually found a few.
However, they themselves are not chosen ones, nor are they related to chosen ones or women.
Although this martial arts competition has invited many outstanding young talents from all over the Immortal Realm, it does not mean that everyone will participate.
Ye Yun wasn't in a hurry. Finding Xue Ying, the girl of destiny, and some other people with high luck was already quite good.
He didn't expect that by organizing a martial arts tournament, he could immediately find many chosen ones; it's not that easy.
The second half of the first round of the martial arts competition ended quickly, and there were many noteworthy moments in today's battles.
Many exceptional talents have made their mark here, coming into the public eye.
The first round of qualifiers was relatively easier, but the subsequent semi-finals were much more difficult.
The semi-finals will be held tomorrow, but the venue will not be in this main venue, but in a dangerous mountain range in Lingqu Prefecture.
All participants need to successfully spend three days in the mountains. Anyone who successfully completes the three days will be able to advance to the next round of the competition.
In these dangerous mountains live some terrifying monsters. If you encounter danger, you can choose to immediately abandon the competition.
If you choose to forfeit the match, rescue personnel will arrive at the scene immediately to provide assistance.
This is an extremely dangerous semi-final; one wrong move and you could perish in the treacherous mountains.
Those remaining were all exceptional individuals, so how could they possibly give up so easily?
They're all here to showcase their strength, and also for their ultimate weapon.
We will absolutely not give up unless it is a life-or-death crisis.
Regarding the danger, Ye Yun had already informed everyone after the first round of the competition that if anyone wanted to give up, they could do so directly and would not participate in tomorrow's competition.
However, no one gave up in the end; everyone believed they could get through these three days smoothly.
This time, Ye Yun chose the Hengduan Mountains as the location for the semi-finals.
It was a very vast mountain range, covered with jungles and fraught with danger.
There are many terrifying monsters inside. This place is also a suitable location for trials, but the danger level is very high.
One wrong move and you're doomed.
The strength of the demonic beasts is also very powerful. While it's not to say that the Great Power Realm is everywhere, there are at least a large number of demonic beasts with the strength of the Enlightenment Realm.
For most participants, being inside meant they could easily be swallowed by a monster if they weren't careful.
Upon learning the details of tomorrow's competition, Xueying immediately felt that his opportunity had arrived.
If she wants to get close to Ye Yun, she has to take advantage of this opportunity.
If you seize this opportunity, you might be able to find out the information you want.
She has already arranged for someone to inquire about Ye Yun's situation, and detailed information will be presented to her tonight.
She needed to figure out as soon as possible what Ye Yun really liked.
If we figure these things out tonight and prepare in advance, we'll have leverage in negotiations tomorrow.
The first round of the martial arts competition has officially concluded.
...
Night fell.
The place where the snow eagle lives.
At this moment, she sat cross-legged on the bed, practicing her internal energy and regulating her breathing.
This is to get my body into the best condition to prepare for tomorrow's second round of the rematch.
Not long after, there was a knock on the back door.
"Knock knock knock!"
Upon hearing the knock on the door, Xueying slightly opened her eyes and finished repairing the chain.
"Come in."
A cool, clear voice rang out.
"Squeak!"
As the door opened, a servant wearing a face mask entered respectfully.
Upon seeing the other party, Xueying asked directly.
Did I get what I asked for?
Upon hearing this, the servant nodded slightly and quickly took out a stone.
This is a recording stone; by infusing it with spiritual energy, one can learn the information described inside.
Xueying stood up and took the recording stone from the other party, nodding slightly.
"Well done, you can leave now."
"yes."
The servant quickly withdrew, knowing he could not disturb Xueying at this moment.
Xueying was the only one left in the room. She closed her eyes slightly and poured her spiritual energy into the recording stone.
A series of messages surfaced in her mind, all of them related to Ye Yun.
The more you look at her, the stranger her expression seems.
For no other reason than that she felt there was a significant difference between the night clouds recorded on the recording stone and the night clouds she actually saw.
For example, Ye Yun in the past seemed to be very devoted to that so-called Yue Mingkong, but now Ye Yun feels that this is not the case.
Is a person who is always diligent and has such a beautiful personal maid by their side very devoted?
Obviously not!
Instead, it gives the impression that Ye Yun is indulging in beauty.
She was completely unlike the Ye Yun of the past.
After reading all the information, Xueying slightly opened his eyes, and with a little force, the recording stone in his hand shattered instantly.
If it weren't for the fact that it was brought by her trusted confidant, she would have seriously suspected that someone was playing a trick on her.
"Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time."
Now, she can only take it one step at a time.
As for whether Ye Yun's current presence with so many personal maids indicates a lustful nature, she couldn't say for sure.
However, she would never sacrifice her beauty to achieve her goals.
Absolutely not!
I guess so...
For some reason, she ended up feeling insecure.
...
The next day arrived.
Early in the morning, just as dawn was breaking, all the participants had already gathered together.
Now, everyone is heading to the Hengduan Mountains for a three-day second round of competition.
The second round of the competition didn't have any extra rules, but there was only one: survive for three days.
You can do whatever you want during these three days.
However, there is one thing: using the SOS command is considered an automatic forfeit of the match.
During the match, players can even choose to attack other players to reduce the number of people who can pass through the match.
Ye Yun didn't mention any of these things yesterday.
Some things don't need to be said. The fact that there are no specific rules was already made very clear yesterday.
Some things can only be understood intuitively and cannot be explained in words.
Those who know, know; those who don't, well, they deserve it.
//532//
Chapter 532 The Survival Race Begins
The participants boarded ten fairy boats and participated in the second round of the semi-finals in different locations in the Hengduan Mountains.
At each location, one or two participants would be thrown in.
All the footage will be broadcast live via the video feed.
At this moment, inside the venue of the martial arts competition.
Numerous images appeared on the central arena, all of which were live footage transmitted back by the image stone.
Ten celestial ships have gradually arrived at various locations in the Hengduan Mountains and have begun to slowly deploy personnel for the competition.
Ye Yun and Yun Xi are on different immortal ships and will likely be placed in different mountain ranges.
However, whether by coincidence or not, Ye Yun and Xue Ying were assigned to the same celestial ship.
Not only Xueying, but there is another person Ye Yun should take seriously, and that person is naturally Chuhe.
Which contestant goes on which fairy ship is entirely determined by drawing lots; it's all based on luck.
Sometimes one can't help but wonder whether Ye Yun is lucky or unlucky.
A chosen one and a chosen one, both blessed with good fortune, are actually placed next to me—amazing!
On the immortal ship, Xueying kept glancing at Yeyun, as if trying to see right through him.
Moreover, it wasn't just Xueying; Chuhe was also glancing at Yeyun from time to time.
A hint of hatred occasionally flashed in his eyes.
He was very careful, trying not to let his gaze linger on Ye Yun for more than two seconds.
Often, they would just glance at it and then quickly look away, as if they were hiding their presence.
What he didn't know was that Ye Yun already knew of his existence and that he was in disguise.
He thought he was very clever and that no one would discover his disguise, but little did he know that he had already been seen through.
Soon, staff members came to notify them.
"Lin Ke, it's your turn to leave."
The fairy ship would drop one or two people on board every now and then, and this time it just so happened to be Chu He's turn.
"They're here."
Chu He nodded expressionlessly, then quickly got up and walked to the side of the boat.
He leaped directly down.
Not long after, it was the next person's turn, and one by one they jumped off, until there were fewer and fewer people on the fairy ship.
Snow Eagle also jumped off midway.
When it was finally the turn of the last few people, it was Ye Yun's turn.
With a light tiptoe, Ye Yun gracefully leaped downwards.
Ye Yun was eagerly anticipating what he would encounter in the Hengduan Mountains.
He deliberately designed the rules for this round of the competition this way; he wanted to see how many people would be eliminated.
Cooperation will certainly occur, but not everyone will like to cooperate.
Furthermore, even if we manage to continue through cooperation at this point, there will still be many people involved in the upcoming matches, which is not a good thing for the competition.
I'm afraid... many people will immediately start taking action against others, and all sorts of conspiracies and tricks will surely emerge one after another.
At times like these, everyone is thinking about how to get their name to appear higher in the rankings, rather than about mutual cooperation.
A very tense atmosphere immediately descended upon the Hengduan Mountains.
After a while, all the participants have landed safely, and the competition is now officially starting.
A dazzling firework exploded in the sky, signaling the start of the competition.
The participants, who had been sitting still on the ground, started moving.
Some people have a very clear goal and start moving directly to places where other people are.
There were those who wanted to cooperate, and those who wanted to eliminate others; there were all sorts of situations.
Ye Yun stood on the top of a towering tree, not in a hurry at all.
This is a survival competition; you only need to survive for three days.
Next, all he has to do is watch the show.
As for who put on the best show, that remains to be seen.
Anyway, he wasn't acting; he was just a bystander.
...
An hour later, the contestants finally met.
The atmosphere immediately became tense after the two contestants met.
Both sides stared at each other intently, neither daring to relax their guard in the slightest.
No one knows what the other party is thinking. What if you let your guard down and the other party seizes the opportunity to launch a sneak attack?
After a while, one of them finally spoke.
I heard him ask tentatively.
"Brother, there's no point in us continuing this stalemate. How about we cooperate?"
Anyway, our mission this time is simply to survive, three days is enough. We can totally cooperate, don't you think?"
Upon hearing this, the other person frowned and pondered for a moment.
He couldn't be sure whether the person in front of him was being sincere or feigning.
If what they say is true, that's fine, but what if it's false? Wouldn't it be very dangerous if the other party suddenly attacked you?
Everyone knows that there is only one rule for this round of the competition: survive for three days.
Without any other rules, no one can guarantee that what the other person says is true.
Sensing his hesitation, the person who had just proposed the collaboration spoke again.
"Brother, since you don't believe my thoughts, then let's part ways here. I'm leaving now."
After saying that, the person slowly began to back away, trying to maintain a sufficient distance between them.
The first couple to meet parted ways.
Since it is a survival competition, they are naturally not allowed to bring any spatial equipment when participating in the competition.
They have to find all the food themselves, which is to make this round more challenging for the participants.
Inside the martial arts tournament venue, everyone saw the first pair of people who had met calmly part ways, and they all showed expressions of regret.
They had hoped to witness a fierce battle, but now it seems unlikely.
But soon, the second couple did not have the same relationship as the first couple; a fierce conflict broke out between them.
The reason was that they all had their eyes on a monster that wasn't very strong yet, and that was edible.
Because of this monster, the two immediately started fighting, determined to determine a winner and fight to the death.
This is a competition.
The video feed was synchronized with the scene, and they were all very clear that someone was watching them.
At this point, anyone who admits defeat would be utterly humiliated.
The final result was that one of them was significantly weaker in combat and had no choice but to surrender, pressing the distress ring.
Soon, people arrived at the scene and took away the surrendered people immediately.
As couples began to meet, the Hengduan Mountains suddenly became lively.
Of course, not everyone chose to move from the beginning.
Some, like Ye Yun, planned to observe secretly before making a decision.
They had never participated in this type of competition before, mainly because the rules were too broad, making it difficult to act rashly.
///533//
Chapter 533 Suffer more now, bleed less later
Remaining inactive and responding to changes with constancy is currently the best option.
Some people are more aggressive, while others are more cautious, and this was fully demonstrated in this round of matches.
The more aggressive ones are always looking for opponents, figuring they'll meet them in the next round if not here.
Being able to eliminate some opponents early can actually be more helpful in the following matches.
Of course, these more proactive people aren't foolishly rushing in to fight the other side head-on.
If they could utilize the terrain or the power of demonic beasts, they would do so without hesitation.
Anyway, there are no rules in this competition, so even if someone dies, they can only blame their own lack of strength.
They could have chosen to surrender and ask for help, but instead they stubbornly endured it, and if they died, they could only blame themselves.
Outside the martial arts competition venue, people in various places were placing bets like crazy.
"Come and take a look! Maybe the person you're betting on will be the dark horse of this round! The more you bet, the more you win! The more you bet, the more you win!"
Shouts and calls filled the air, and a large crowd had gathered around, all seemingly waiting to place their bets.
"Boss, when does the betting period end?"
"There's only one hour left!"
"Boss, can I buy Young Master Ye Yun?"
"Of course you can, but the odds are definitely not acceptable to you, so forget about it."
...
There are several such betting locations.
And all these locations used for betting on matches have Ye Yun's influence behind them.
Naturally, no one would come here looking for trouble, unless they really didn't want to live anymore.
This was a golden opportunity to reap the rewards, and Ye Yun certainly wouldn't let it slip by.
Even if he doesn't lack spirit stones, it doesn't mean he can't earn more. No one would complain about having too many spirit stones.
Inside the competition venue.
Seeing the live stream from the video source, although it didn't allow them to experience it in person, made it even more exciting.
In the past, there were never any competitions with such no rules; there were usually many restrictions.
This is the first time that a competition without specific rules has appeared.
The competition will be even more intense.
"Why are some people still not moving? Aren't they going to join the battle?"
"This competition has no rules; it all depends on yourself. Everyone can stay still, but you have to find a way to survive for three days."
"There may be no rules, but what's the point of the competition if everyone just doesn't use their brains and only thinks about how to win? Everyone knows this, and everyone will try to eliminate as many people as possible in this round of the competition."
"Didn't you see those teams of two or three working together? They're all trying to eliminate a group of people."
...
Novel competitions naturally attract more attention.
However, this competition lasts a little longer, a full three days.
Of course, for everyone who came to watch the game, three days was nothing, as almost everyone present was a chain repairer.
Even if one only possesses the physical body realm, it is entirely possible to go for several days and nights without closing one's eyes.
Yun Yao did not come to watch today's match.
She didn't come yesterday. She came on the first day mainly to represent the host family and give everyone face.
At the same time, it was also to support Ye Yun and prevent him from being underestimated.
She wasn't worried about the rest of the competition, knowing that Ye Yun would handle everything.
Even if any problems arise along the way, it's not too late for her to deal with them then.
Meanwhile, at the Yun family's side...
Yunfeng leaned back in his chair, watching the images projected from the image stone, looking quite relaxed.
He wasn't worried at all about whether his daughter Yunxi would be eliminated, because he knew very well just how strong she was.
Compared to her peers, Yunxi has long surpassed almost everyone, except for Yeyun, of course.
Therefore, he had nothing to worry about. The first and second place winners of this martial arts competition had essentially been decided long ago.
However, Yun Xi was not the only one participating in this martial arts competition; there were other disciples of the Yun family as well.
Yunxi is only guaranteed a second place, while the other disciples have no safety net at all.
At this moment, a disciple of the Yun family was eliminated from the scene.
Upon seeing this, Yunfeng's expression immediately turned somewhat angry.
He turned to look at the Yun family members who were accompanying him and said in a deep voice.
"These little brats are clearly quite strong, but they lack experience. When we get back, let them go out and gain some experience!"
Suffering now means you won't bleed in the future! Do you understand?
Since the patriarch has already spoken, they can only obey and cannot object.
"yes!"
A helpless expression appeared on everyone's face; it was all because this member of the Yun family was not performing well.
Now look what's happened; all the younger generation of disciples have been implicated.
...
Hengduan Mountains.
Ye Yun leaned against the tree and slept for several hours without being disturbed by anyone.
It wasn't that no one was bothering him, but rather that he concealed his presence and, with some simple disguise, was difficult to detect.
After resting for a few hours, Ye Yun decided not to stay there any longer.
Several hours have passed, and those who were supposed to form an alliance should have done so by now.
It's time to make this competition a little more difficult.
That's right, Ye Yun will become the big boss of this competition, becoming the nightmare of all the participants.
This round doesn't need too many participants to advance to the next round; Ye Yun's plan is to keep no more than five hundred people at most.
In other words, all the other two thousand or so people will be eliminated.
The second round of the semi-finals will eliminate more than two thousand participants at once, which is quite a challenge.
The number of people eliminated in the first few hours was not large, just over a hundred.
The elimination rate is unusually slow; Ye Yun should probably go find his teammates.
Being alone is really boring.
The most important thing is that I have to stay here for three days. If I can't find anyone to talk to, wouldn't that be even more unbearable?
Leaping down from the treetop, Ye Yun headed in the opposite direction from the route the fairy ship had taken.
As for finding teammates, Ye Yun had already thought it through and selected suitable targets.
Of course, it's Snow Eagle.
Yunxi and I are in completely opposite directions, and it's questionable whether we'll even meet after this match ends.
She is very capable herself, so there's absolutely no need to worry.
But Snow Eagle is different.
She wasn't too far away from me, so it should be about time to go find her now.
This is a good opportunity to raise favorability, since favorability is not easy to raise for a girl of destiny like Xueying.
Even if you interact with them two or three more times, you may not necessarily gain a higher level of favorability.
However, without contact, there is absolutely no way to increase favorability.
//534//
Chapter 534 Aren't you afraid I'll poison you?
Moreover, Ye Yun also needs to find Chu He.
This guy is a perfect example of someone with high luck, possessing a double villain value card, so Ye Yun certainly wouldn't let him go.
Let's take this opportunity to see how much villain points we can accumulate.
...
On the other side of the Hengduan Mountains.
After landing, Yunxi also chose to observe the situation, but she didn't have as much time as Yeyun.
After waiting for two hours, Yunxi also began to take action.
Although I've been repairing the chain, I haven't had a good chance to fight properly, so this is a good opportunity.
In the following hours, Yunxi did not look for other teammates; instead, she eliminated each one she encountered.
All I can say is that those who encountered her were extremely unlucky to run into her.
They were eliminated in no time, without even getting a speck of dust on them.
Many people in the venue were amazed by Yun Xi's formidable cultivation and strength, as she was able to deal with these cultivators of her generation so easily.
Yunfeng was overjoyed to see how outstanding his daughter was.
He even gave Chu Xiao a very provocative look, as if to say, "My daughter is so outstanding, what can your daughter do to compete with me?"
Both of them possessed extremely high cultivation levels, and Chu Xiao naturally saw through Yun Feng's provocative gaze clearly.
He was very annoyed that this guy dared to provoke him right in front of him.
So you have a daughter with good cultivation? Your own daughter is just as good.
However, his daughter did not focus on self-cultivation, but rather on other aspects of development, which made her more elegant!
The two men were both old men, yet they were glaring at each other with exaggerated expressions; it was truly unbelievable.
Chu Xian'er noticed the exchange of glances between her father and Yun Feng, and immediately lowered her head.
She gripped the hem of her skirt slightly with her two delicate hands, and naturally, she had been paying attention to Yunxi the whole time.
After all, the two are likely to become sisters in the future.
Seeing that the other party had such outstanding cultivation and such formidable strength among their peers, they were a very competitive opponent to her.
Even though the other person will definitely be the older sister in the future, she is unwilling to admit defeat.
She silently encouraged herself, "No problem, Chu Xian'er, you are already good enough."
Yunxi, completely unaware in the Hengduan Mountains, felt a great threat from her future younger sister because of the strength she had displayed.
...
Time flew by and night fell.
The moonlight spilled across the Hengduan Mountains, making the already gloomy and desolate landscape appear even more terrifying.
The mountains exuded a gloomy atmosphere, giving people a chilling feeling.
While searching for Xueying, Yeyun dealt with one or two small teams.
These are all temporary teams assembled to get through this difficult time together.
Even Ye Yun's Sumeru Ring had been taken away, so he needed to hunt his own prey.
Of course, Ye Yun also has a spatial backpack, but he has never put food or anything like that in it.
Besides, this is a competition after all, and it wouldn't be right to cheat so blatantly.
Finding prey is not difficult for Ye Yun.
While he was searching for prey, he happened to encounter the snow eagle.
A faint light emanated from a cave, and Ye Yun went inside without hesitation.
I originally planned to eliminate the opponent and then take over this place, but I didn't expect to find that Xueying was here when I entered.
And in front of the fire, there were two rabbits roasting.
When Xueying saw the night clouds appear at the cave entrance, his spirits immediately lifted.
She had never let her guard down, but she never expected that Ye Yun would approach the cave so quietly.
I have absolutely no skill level with him. Could it be that I was too careless?
No!
Xueying became a saintess trained by the Rakshasa Palace, and she was always extremely vigilant no matter where she went.
Especially in the wilderness, one's vigilance reaches its peak.
If the other party's cultivation level is similar to one's own, it's impossible for one not to know.
Unless the other party's cultivation level has far surpassed one's own, and one is unable to detect them while concealing their aura.
A thought popped into my mind: Ye Yun's cultivation level has far surpassed yours.
Xueying was somewhat unable to accept this result.
I have worked very hard to cultivate my cultivation, and I have also received training from the organization. I am considered to have top-notch talent. But Ye Yun, who is so much younger than me, has a much higher cultivation level.
impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
The opponent must have used some kind of magical artifact to conceal their presence, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to evade my senses.
That was the only way she could comfort herself; as for the specifics of the situation, she couldn't explain it herself.
"Miss Xue, I never expected to meet you again. What a coincidence!"
Completely disregarding the wary Snow Eagle, Ye Yun walked into the cave with ease and familiarity, and sat down by the fire.
Then, Ye Yun, without any hesitation, picked up a roasted rabbit and began to eat it in large bites.
It was as if they weren't outsiders at all.
Seeing that Ye Yun was eating his grilled food so confidently, Xue Ying frowned slightly and asked.
"Aren't you... afraid I've poisoned him?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yun paused in his actions, then turned to look at Xue Ying with a smile.
"I'm not afraid. This is a delicacy made by Miss Xue herself. Even if it's poisoned, I'll accept it."
After saying that, he continued to eat heartily.
Seeing that Ye Yun indeed had no intention of attacking, and that he must have had the opportunity to ambush him before, but chose not to, he realized that Ye Yun had no intention of attacking.
Xueying then lowered his guard.
Reaching the fire, Xueying picked up another rabbit and began to tear the meat apart, eating it in small bites.
While the two were eating, Xueying's eyes were constantly fixed on Yeyun.
Seeing the other person's fixed gaze, Ye Yun smiled slightly.
"What? Am I too handsome? Why am I attracting your attention so much?"
Xueying didn't take Ye Yun's flirtatious words to heart at all.
She was very puzzled as to why Ye Yun hadn't ambushed her before, so she took the initiative to ask.
"Why didn't you attack me just now? This is a competition. Eliminating a strong opponent should be very beneficial for your later matches."
Noticing the other person's serious expression, Ye Yun shrugged.
Why should I eliminate you? Don't you want to participate in the subsequent competitions?
Besides... do you really think I need to ambush you with my strength? Heh!
Xueying still hasn't figured out Ye Yun's true strength.
Logically speaking, someone so young, even with talent, shouldn't be able to surpass me in ability.
//535//
Chapter 535 Want to know the answer?
His own talent is quite good, and with his hard work in training, he has already far surpassed his peers.
However, he couldn't see through Ye Yun.
Is the opponent really stronger than me?
Or perhaps his actual strength wasn't that great, and his previous power was all due to the magic weapon he possessed.
It's not impossible; if a magical artifact is powerful enough, it can offset some of the difference in cultivation level.
Most importantly, Xueying didn't quite understand why Yeyun had suddenly approached him.
She didn't think Ye Yun needed to cooperate with her.
Judging from his previous performance in battle, Ye Yun doesn't need to actively choose to cooperate with others; he should be able to advance to the next round on his own.
With a cold question, Xueying knew he had to figure out what Yeyun was thinking first.
"What exactly do you want?"
Noticing the other party's cold and tense demeanor, Ye Yun smiled.
"Don't be so nervous. I'm already sitting here calmly eating what you grilled. What do you think I'm doing here?"
"Of course it's to seek cooperation. It's so boring to be alone, and I have to stay here for three days. Don't you find it boring?"
boring?
Is it really such a simple reason?
Xueying frowned slightly, pondering how credible Yeyun's words were.
As an assassin trained by the Rakshasa Palace from childhood, enduring loneliness and boredom is simply a required course.
From a young age, endurance is a fundamental lesson they need to learn.
If an assassin doesn't even have a little patience, how can he be an assassin?
Sometimes, in order to stab their target, they need to lie in wait in one place for a long time, during which time they cannot communicate with anyone else.
This requires testing their patience and their ability to endure loneliness.
If you can't even endure loneliness, you're not qualified to be an assassin.
However, Ye Yun was not an assassin, so he didn't need to endure boredom and loneliness.
Noticing Xueying's frown, Yeyun smiled.
"What? Don't you believe me?"
The slightly furrowed brows relaxed, and Xueying gently shook his head.
"I believe what you're saying isn't a lie. After all, you're from a prominent family, which is different from us assassins."
She had initially viewed this issue through the eyes of an assassin, but considering Ye Yun's identity, it didn't seem so unacceptable.
Then, Xueying coldly refused again.
Why did you choose to talk to me instead of someone else? Did you expect me to have a conversation with you?
I don't like chatting with people, especially when I'm being serious.
Her cold and aloof demeanor made her look exactly like an ice queen.
Ye Yun wasn't surprised at all that the other party would reject him.
But he wasn't worried at all about the other party rejecting him, as long as he had the answer the other party wanted.
"Oh? Is that really the case? Don't be so quick to refuse. Don't you want to know more from me?"
"You're just rejecting me like this? Don't you want to know?"
"What?!"
Xueying's brain buzzed.
She never expected that Ye Yun would use this matter to force her to compromise.
Ever since she learned that Ye Yun probably knew something about her parents, she had longed to know all the information.
However, she had little experience interacting with strangers and didn't know how to communicate with Ye Yun.
This matter has been a major headache for her.
But Ye Yun brought up the matter at this moment, and Xue Ying readily agreed.
"Okay! You said it, no take-backs!"
Previously, she had never been able to find an opportunity to extract information about her background from Ye Yun.
Now that the opportunity has been presented to her, she naturally won't let it slip by.
"Ding! Detected that the Lady of Destiny, Xueying, has increased her affection for her master. Currently, her affection level is 40."
The favorability rating has reached 40, which proves that the two are relatively familiar with each other for the time being, and can be considered friends.
Favorability is something that develops gradually, so Ye Yun wasn't in a hurry.
Haste makes waste; take it slow.
And so, Ye Yun and Xue Ying temporarily formed a cooperative relationship.
For the next two days or so, the two sides will temporarily act together.
...
At this moment, in the meeting room.
The Rakshasa Palace sent an elder this time.
When I saw the scene in the video, I couldn't help but frown.
As an assassin of the Rakshasa Palace, one should keep a low profile and avoid too much contact with others.
However, at this moment, Xueying suddenly chose to cooperate with Yeyun.
Although there was no way to hear what they were saying, the elder was not satisfied with Xueying's behavior.
However, since Xueying is one of the Holy Maidens, even he, as an elder, cannot arbitrarily interfere with her behavior, much less arbitrarily punish her.
At most, he would report the matter to the Palace Master, who would then make the decision.
"Xue Ying's strength should be sufficient, so why did he choose to cooperate with the young master of the Ye family? What are the reasons behind this?"
The elder of the Rakshasa Hall could never understand one thing.
Both Xueying and Yeyun should be able to overcome this challenge on their own.
While there's nothing wrong with both sides choosing to cooperate, it doesn't align with the assassin's logic.
The assassin was trained from a young age to act and live alone, and he had no way of knowing what Snow Eagle was thinking.
...
After eating the roasted rabbit, Ye Yun leisurely found a spot to lie down, looking quite content.
After tidying up briefly, Xueying came to Yeyun's side, leaned against the wall, and whispered the question she wanted to know.
"Ye Yun, now... can you tell me about my background?"
She desperately wanted to know what her background was.
Ye Yun, however, was not in a hurry at all, and leisurely crossed his legs.
"Ugh! My legs are a bit sore, I wish someone could massage them for me."
Without naming names, Ye Yun made a request that wasn't too unreasonable.
Upon hearing this request, Xueying's eyes widened slightly, and she looked at Yeyun with some disbelief.
What does this guy mean?!
Does this mean... I have to massage his legs myself?!
impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
She is the fourth-ranked Holy Maiden of the Rakshasa Palace, how could she possibly be giving someone a shoulder massage?
No one has ever received such treatment!
However, Ye Yun seemed determined not to act until he saw a clear benefit, showing no intention of saying another word.
In this way, it seemed as if they had completely controlled Xueying.
Biting his lip, Xueying was caught in a dilemma.
At this moment, she was engaged in a mental struggle.
Should I massage Ye Yun's legs or not?
//536//
Chapter 536 Xueying, you're so foolish! Elder, calm down!
She had always tried to find out about her origins and how her parents had died.
Now the opportunity is right in front of her, but she has to endure some hardship. Should she agree or refuse?
Taking a deep breath, Xueying tried her best to remain calm and not get too excited.
"I...I'll do it!"
Having come so close to the truth, if I were to give up now, wouldn't it be difficult to find another opportunity?
Then, Xueying slowly came to Yeyun's side, her hands trembling slightly as she reached out and gently massaged Yeyun's legs.
His movements were very clumsy; it was obvious he had never done anything like this before.
Moreover, her whole body was tightly bound, which showed that she was very nervous.
...
This side of the venue.
Seeing this, many people at the scene fell silent, staring in disbelief at the scene before them.
"Am I...am I...am I dreaming?"
"Snap! That shouldn't be it."
Why the hell did you hit me?!
"Let me see if you're in pain. If you are, it proves that you're not dreaming."
"Why don't you hit yourself instead!"
"Doesn't this hurt a lot? If I hit you, it won't hurt anymore."
"I***!"
...
The elder of the Rakshasa Palace stood up abruptly, staring incredulously at what was happening in the video.
It's completely incomprehensible why Xueying would do such a thing.
You must know that she is the Holy Maiden of the Rakshasa Palace, with an extremely noble status, yet she is now there massaging someone's legs. It is an utter disgrace!
Now that this has spread, who knows how it will spread in the future.
"Snow Eagle! What on earth is Snow Eagle doing?! Does he intend to ruin the Rakshasa Palace's illustrious reputation?!"
The elder was fuming and glaring, but he was completely helpless.
He was completely powerless to stop it from happening; he was simply too far away to intervene.
It won't be long before a gust of wind blows throughout the entire Immortal Realm.
That was Xueying, the Holy Maiden of the Rakshasa Palace, who was actually massaging the shoulders and legs of the young master of the Ye family.
Isn't this clearly intended to make the Rakshasa Temple a topic of conversation for many people?
[Snow Eagle!! Are you stupid?!]
The elder frantically shouted Xueying's name in his heart, but unfortunately, his voice could not reach Xueying at all.
His face flushed red, and the elder of the Rakshasa Palace was so angry that he almost vomited blood.
"Elder, calm down!"
"Yes, Elder, since it has already happened, there is nothing we can do."
"Upon returning, report this matter to the Palace Master and request that he punish Xue Ying!"
"That's right, we can't give up on Xueying so easily. She's a disgrace to our Rakshasa Palace!"
...
The Rakshasa Palace members were all filled with righteous indignation and looked down on Xueying.
Their status within the Rakshasa Palace was naturally inferior to Xue Ying's. Even though their cultivation levels were much higher, their social standing was not as good, which naturally made them feel very unbalanced.
Now that they finally have a chance to crush their opponent, they certainly won't let it go easily.
Turning around, the elder glared fiercely at everyone and said coldly.
"Shut up! No matter what, Xueying is still the Holy Maiden of our Rakshasa Palace, representing the face of our Rakshasa Palace. How dare you talk nonsense here?"
"Don't talk too much, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
He didn't want to be implicated by these idiots. If the palace master held him accountable for failing to manage his subordinates, he would have nowhere to turn for help.
The crowd, who had been indignant, fell silent. They had thought they could use this opportunity to curry favor with the elder, but their attempt to flatter him backfired.
...
This side of the cave.
Ye Yun closed his eyes slightly, enjoying Xue Ying's service.
"Be gentle, are you trying to strangle me with your rough movements?"
"If you press too hard, it feels like a mosquito tickling me."
"Perfect, not too light, not too heavy, just right."
Like a lord, Ye Yun remained completely silent about the promise he had just made.
Xueying felt his hands getting a little sore, and noticing Yeyun's enjoying expression, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed across his face.
"Hey! Now you should tell me, what exactly happened with my parents?"
All she wanted now was to get Ye Yun to tell her something quickly, so she wouldn't have to endure his torment anymore.
Upon hearing this, Ye Yun acted as if he hadn't heard it at all, completely ignoring it.
Seeing that Ye Yun remained unmoved, Xue Ying immediately raised her eyebrows and said coldly.
"Hey! Are you even listening to me? You're not kidding me, are you?!"
Her fierce and cold expression seemed to be telling Ye Yun at high speed that she was in a bad mood.
Ye Yun finally opened his eyes and saw Xue Ying's face full of dissatisfaction. He said calmly.
"How can you talk like that? I didn't explain what you meant in detail. Besides, is it so hard to address someone?"
What do you mean, "Hey"? Don't I have a name? How am I supposed to know if you're talking to me or something else?
Upon hearing this, Xueying was speechless for a moment.
It seems... that's really the case.
Even though Xueying knew that Ye Yun was nitpicking, he could only grit his teeth and bear it.
"Okay, I was wrong, I..."
Xueying was about to admit her mistake and apologize when Yeyun's words left her speechless.
"Where did we go wrong?"
The sudden question caught Xueying completely off guard.
"Uh...! I... I shouldn't have called you 'hello,' I was wrong, I should have spoken more... gently."
Xueying gripped the hem of her skirt tightly with her left hand; she was like a volcano about to erupt.
The flames are rising, but have not yet reached their peak.
Although her voice was a bit stiff, she did offer a sincere apology and admitted her mistake.
"Okay, keep kneading, and talk as you knead."
After saying that, Ye Yun lay down again with his hands behind his head.
Taking a deep breath, Xueying kept reminding himself in his heart.
[Hold on! You absolutely must hold on! He's about to tell you the truth! You absolutely must hold on!]
After barely calming his dissatisfaction, Xueying continued his previous actions.
This time, Xueying's shoulder and leg massage movements were noticeably more skillful.
"Snow Eagle, do you know why you haven't been able to find any information about your father and mother all these years?"
Ye Yun didn't immediately reveal what he was talking about, but instead asked a question in return.
When suddenly asked this question, a hint of doubt flashed in Xueying's eyes.
Shaking his head slightly, Xueying recalled.
"I've also considered this question, but I really couldn't find any information related to my parents."
It seems like someone is deliberately obstructing my investigation, but I don't know who it is.
Ye Yun smiled slightly, opened his eyes and looked at the snow eagle in front of him.
"Oh? You really don't know? Or are you unwilling to accept the answer in your own heart?"