As Shenxinzi's words fell, his gaze sharpened, and he actually stepped toward You Yingying.
Nine-Fingered Divine Lord hurriedly grabbed him and snapped, "You really dare to act recklessly? This girl comes from the Star Sea Sect, and this is Sword Venerable Fudao's territory. Don't you dare mess around!"
Shenxinzi said solemnly, "Subduing demons and exterminating evil is the duty every disciple of my Buddhist sect should fulfill. How could I neglect it out of fear of the strong?"
He immediately flung out his hand, trying to shake off Nine-Fingered Divine Lord.
Nine-Fingered Divine Lord said in a low voice, "How many demons and devils are there beneath the heavens? This demon has yet to commit evil, so how can you act against her directly? Don't forget your mission. There is a greater calamity that requires you to take action."
He felt a headache coming on. How had this boy become even more stubborn than he had been ten thousand years ago?
Although he knew You Yingying had nothing to do with Sword Venerable Fudao, taking action here would inevitably shatter Medicine Valley's peace, and that was the last thing he wanted to see.
Shenxinzi frowned, his eyes fixed on You Yingying the entire time.
You Yingying seemed to sense something and turned to look at Shenxinzi.
Their gazes pierced through the vast white snow and collided across the distance.
For some reason, the moment she saw him, You Yingying felt inexplicably uncomfortable, and even sensed a trace of fear.
She instinctively avoided Shenxinzi's gaze, then fled.
After walking some distance, the panic in her heart still had not dispersed. She subconsciously looked back, only to discover Shenxinzi was still staring at her. Frightened, she turned her head and quickened her steps.
She hurried away the whole way, her mind dazed,