Deep within San Qu Forest.
Before a massive lake, the Nian Beast tossed the despondent Xue Yu onto a huge boulder by the shore.
There was no fear on Xue Yu's face. She merely gave a bitter smile, closed her eyes, and waited for the Nian Beast to devour her.
"Evil creature, do not harm my beloved daughter!" A voice rang out from high above as the City Lord caught up.
Hearing this, the Nian Beast let out a roar, flapped its wings, and shot into the sky before launching an attack at the City Lord.
The battle did not last long. The City Lord was no match for the Nian Beast and was soon knocked to the ground by an attack, sending dust flying everywhere.
He coughed up blood and looked utterly miserable. The Nian Beast did not spare him, instead descending and swallowing him whole.
On the boulder, Xue Yu still had her eyes closed. She had already lost all hope for the future and only wished to be devoured by the Nian Beast.
The temperament of nobility—such a small heart, unable to endure even the slightest blow.
Yet after devouring the City Lord, the Nian Beast merely landed before her and sniffed her, then turned and plunged into the lake.
After waiting a long while without hearing any movement, Xue Yu opened her eyes and sat up.
"Why? Even the Nian Beast despises me and refuses to eat me?"
Glancing at the lake beside her, Xue Yu jumped in without hesitation.
Just then, a streak of Golden Light wrapped around the falling Xue Yu with a whoosh and returned her to the boulder. The lake water soaked through her long dress, revealing her graceful figure.
With a whoosh, Chi Yu landed before her, his gaze sweeping over