First Meeting Zhu Zhuqing

Yun Qi looked at the scene before him and was instantly furious. How could they bully his target? He promptly issued himself a mission!

Clearly, Yun Qi had also recognized the girl's identity. Cat ears, leather clothes, big round eyes, and being pursued from the direction of the Star Luo Empire!

It was definitely Little Cat Zhu Zhuqing!

(Mission: Save Zhu Zhuqing.)

(Reward: Forgiveness Halo!)

Accept: Yes/No.

Yun Qi looked at the four shining words on the panel and immediately said yes without a second thought!

The Forgiveness Halo could make anything he did that made others angry seem much more reasonable!

Yun Qi's eyes went wide. What kind of NTR Halo was this?! It was even more powerful than the Yellow Bird. Combined with his existing Affinity Halo, Yun Qi felt that if he went to find Yu Xiaogang now and slapped him across the face, Yu Xiaogang might not even get angry. As long as it did not cross the boundary of life, this halo was practically invincible!

That was way too shameless!

It was also an essential halo for any staunch harem fan!

After realizing Zhu Zhuqing's identity, Yun Qi subconsciously adjusted his posture. What had originally been helping someone in need by drawing his sword had now become a hero saving the beauty. Naturally, he had to show off his most handsome side!

But before Yun Qi could show off, the two Black Robe Men saw the spirit ring on his body. Ignoring their grudge over their severed hands, they immediately turned and ran. Anyone who could casually cut off both their hands with one sword was clearly no weakling—and what the hell was that spirit ring?!

Seeing this, Yun Qi laughed aloud. The corners of his lips lifted slightly, and his lips moved:

"Let you run thirty-nine meters first!"

Hearing Yun Qi's voice, the two Black Robe Men wished they were four-wheel drive vehicles and had two more legs!

When Yun Qi saw that they had run far enough, he directly pulled out his Forty-meter Greatsword!

"Sword Come!"

A black Spirit Ring flashed behind Yun Qi. In an instant, a Purple Black Sharp Sword appeared and continuously split apart. In the blink of an eye, it caught up with the two men.

The two Black Robe Men looked back at Yun Qi's smile, as if they had seen an Abyss Demon. Countless sword shadows loomed directly behind them!

The Black Robe Man cried out in terror:

"How can you use your ultimate move right away when killing someone?! That's cheating! Chea—"

Before he could finish, countless sword shadows stabbed him from behind, turning him into a sieve!

Yun Qi recalled his Martial Soul and sneered disdainfully.

"A Soul Elder is nothing more than an opponent defeated in a single exchange!"

Xiao Wu, who was standing beside him, immediately grew displeased when she heard that! She reached out and pinched Yun Qi's forearm!

"What was that supposed to mean?"

Seeing Xiao Wu's adorable little face contort into a fierce expression, Yun Qi immediately reached out and pinched her cheeks. They were soft and chubby!

Yun Qi's eyes were full of affection. Looking at her comical appearance, he could not help teasing her:

"A Soul Elder is nothing more than an opponent defeated in a single exchange. What's wrong with that?"

"If you have the ability, cultivate faster. Wouldn't you become a Soul Ancestor sooner that way?"

"Hmph!"

Xiao Wu arrogantly turned her head away. In these six years, she had not gained the slightest advantage over Yun Qi. Every time, he had manipulated her completely!

As for the other Black Robe Men, after taking care of Butler Fu, they quickly searched their way over. Seeing Yun Qi protecting Zhu Zhuqing, they launched an attack. Yun Qi did not care much. The leader was only a four-ringed cultivator, at the same level as him. After flashing his two freshly heated Black Spirit Rings, all the Black Robe Men were wiped out. It had been completely effortless!

After collecting the mission reward, Yun Qi remembered the important matter at hand. He turned to look at Zhu Zhuqing lying on the ground and walked over, slowly extending his hand.

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the fair, slender hand before her, with its distinct knuckles. She subconsciously placed her own hand in it, only to suddenly feel a pull. She was already weakly leaning against Yun Qi's shoulder.

Zhu Zhuqing realized that something was wrong and tried to move away, but her Soul Power was exhausted and she had no strength left. She fell into Yun Qi's arms once more, staring at him in astonishment. Yun Qi had kept his back to Zhu Zhuqing while killing people, so Little Cat had not gotten a clear look at his face.

When she had just fallen into his arms, she froze. He was an extraordinarily handsome man, with long, willow-like brows and a body like a jade tree. His black, close-fitting clothes accentuated his already excellent figure, and he radiated an aura that made people instinctively feel more favorable toward him.

Yun Qi watched Little Cat's face gradually turn red and her eyes fill with embarrassment. He did not continue holding her, merely supporting her arm lightly so she could use his strength.

After a while, Zhu Zhuqing had sorted out her thoughts. She bowed to Yun Qi, her voice filled with gratitude.

"Thank you for saving me, Your Excellency. If there is ever anything I can do, I absolutely will not hesitate!"

Yun Qi subconsciously shook his head. Having been a member of China in his previous life, he still could not bring himself to take advantage of a favor he had done.

But Zhu Zhuqing clearly did not think so. She was an extremely stubborn, serious, and grateful person. Yun Qi's shake of the head made this normally taciturn girl anxious.

"I have nothing of value on me right now, only a little money. It is nowhere near enough to repay your kindness. I have nothing else with which to repay you."

Seeing Little Cat's anxious expression, Yun Qi subconsciously decided to tease her.

"How about pledging yourself to me?"

What surprised Yun Qi was that Zhu Zhuqing did not refuse immediately. Instead, after seriously considering it, she replied with a firm gaze:

"I'm sorry, but I can't agree to that. I have a fiancé! Until I have clearly severed that relationship, I can only be his Fiancee!"

Yun Qi laughed it off and said he had only been joking. Otherwise, Xiao Wu would have pinched his waist to death! Zhu Zhuqing, however, secretly remembered Yun Qi's kindness. At a life-or-death moment, that fear was an instinct no living creature could resist. Yun Qi's handsome rescue, his fine features, and that seemingly faint sense of warmth had clearly planted a seed in Zhu Zhuqing's heart!

Yun Qi did not notice Little Cat's inner thoughts. He simply smiled and comforted Xiao Wu.

"What is it? Is my good Sister jealous?"

Hearing how shameless Yun Qi was being, Xiao Wu stopped pinching him. He was still acting so improper in front of outsiders! Her face immediately flushed red with embarrassment. Clearly, the Forgiveness Halo was at work, and Xiao Wu did not feel that there was anything wrong with it.

Before Yun Qi could continue teasing Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing spoke:

"Senior, could you take me up ahead? I want to collect Butler Fu's body. I can't let him be left exposed in the wilderness!"

Seeing the mist in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, Yun Qi's heart softened. She had left home to search for her debauched Fiancé. She only wanted to stay alive.

Yun Qi nodded. For the sake of speed, his Spirit Ring flashed, and a sword materialized beneath his feet. Pulling Xiao Wu along, he and Little Cat stood one in front of the other beside Yun Qi, then immediately rose into the air on the sword!

Before long, guided by Zhu Zhuqing, they found Butler Fu's body. There was not a single patch of intact flesh from head to toe. Clearly, after Zhu Zhuqing had left, he had used every last bit of his life to stall for time!

Zhu Zhuqing did not cry, but the despair in her heart had already overflowed through her eyes! She silently picked up the body and gently placed it to one side. Then she gathered the firewood nearby and arranged it in an empty space. A great fire instantly cremated Butler Fu, burying her former self completely in the flames as well!

Xiao Wu empathized with her and stepped forward to embrace Little Cat, who seemed to have lost her soul.

Yun Qi had wanted to step forward and comfort this strong-willed girl, but he remembered Little Cat's personality. In the original story, before she had acknowledged someone as her own, any pity would only be an insult to her.

The scarlet flames illuminated the three of them. Yun Qi felt not the slightest warmth, only a bone-deep chill toward the coldness of the old system! He also felt disgust toward Dai Mubai for abandoning his Fiancee!

The fire burned rapidly under the three people's gazes. Before long, only a few scattered sparks remained. Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward and grabbed a handful of ashes, carefully placing them in a box. She then put the box into a cloth bag, tied it tightly, and placed it inside the Spirit Tool.

After finishing all this, Zhu Zhuqing turned around and bowed again, but Yun Qi grabbed her arm and stopped her. Zhu Zhuqing looked at Yun Qi and Xiao Wu beside him, then spoke with a firm gaze:

"Senior, thank you again for saving me and my Sister! But forgive me for not being able to stay long. I still have to go to Suotuo City to find my Fiancé!"