Huo Yu'er secretly chuckled. Her tiny ancestor was truly adorable when teased.
Slowly helping Bai Ling'er to her feet, Huo Yu'er said softly, "Don't worry. Since I've taken you in, I naturally won't deliberately make things difficult for you. I only want to ask whether you have those kinds of feelings. If you do, I'll grant your wish. But you only get one chance, so don't choose wrong."
Bai Ling'er fell silent for a long while. Her jade-like face had turned crimson, making her even more alluring.
Bai Ling'er knew that, as someone who had acknowledged another as her master, she should not harbor such thoughts. But Huo Yu'er had said it herself. What if—what if it was true?
With her mind already a complete mess, Bai Ling'er finally nodded as if possessed.
"Very good." Huo Yu'er smiled in satisfaction. She then cupped Bai Ling'er's cheeks in both hands, met her eyes, and spoke in a deep, imposing tone.
"I've given you the chance, but not just anyone can remain by A Wen's side. So from now on, use your actions to prove yourself. Start by earning a violet-gold badge in solo Soul Fighting matches. Then I'll arrange for you to become A Wen's personal guard. As for what comes after that, we'll take it slowly, one step at a time. I hope you won't disappoint me.
"And remember: only what I give you is yours. Do not think about things you shouldn't be thinking about. Otherwise, I'll let you know the price traitors pay."
Bai Ling'er saw an overwhelming possessiveness in Huo Yu'er's gaze, but she was also puzzled. If Huo Yu'er wanted to monopolize Ye Wen so badly, why was she acting this way?
She truly was a contradictory person.
But none of that mattered anymore. As long