This Satisfaction Had Better Be Proper

"But!" Ya Fei flashed a seductive smile and picked up where Xiao Yi Xian had left off. "You've overlooked the most fundamental issue. If things go wrong, it could endanger your life—and even affect little brother Chu Xiao."

Xiao Yi Xian took a sip of tea, Ya Fei's reflection clear in her eyes. "What issue?"

"Take a closer look at the rules mentioned on the first page of the copy." Ya Fei flipped her copy to the first page and pushed it over. "You must not proactively tell outsiders about the copy, nor may you proactively harm the Diary owner in any way. Violators will be stripped of their qualification to possess a copy, and the relevant memories will be erased."

"Now we know that fellow copy holders do not count as outsiders."

"But what about the owner of the Diary Original?"

Xiao Yi Xian's expression remained unchanged. "I considered that. Even if I lose the copy and my memories are sealed, I don't mind."

"But you must care about little brother Chu Xiao's safety." Ya Fei's gaze turned serious. "We copy holders have these two rules. Then might he, as the owner of the original, also have some sort of restrictions?"

Xiao Yi Xian's pupils contracted.

"Think about the second rule," Ya Fei continued. "If we proactively harm him in any way, we'll be stripped of our qualifications and have our memories erased."

"In other words, we copy holders simply cannot harm him. Even poisoning him or sending subordinates to act is forbidden."

"Doesn't that seem like it's warning people like you, who are willing to tell Chu Xiao the truth, not to do anything unnecessary?"

Xiao Yi Xian:!

"Even if there's no danger to your lives, perhaps both you and little brother Chu Xiao would lose the Diary and have your memories sealed. You changed your life's trajectory and appeared in Wutan City—would you still be able to naturally end up with him afterward?"

Xiao Yi Xian:!!

"Even if you don't consider that, think about this: Chu Xiao could lose his memories while copy holders like Sister Yun still retain theirs."

"Everyone would be unable to harm him due to the copy's rules, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't do things that affect his growth."

"Even the slightest change could affect little brother Chu Xiao's future, so he absolutely must recover his memories."

Xiao Yi Xian:!!!

Xiao Yi Xian understood that the possibility Ya Fei described was unlikely.

But no matter how unlikely, it was still possible.

If she caused Chu Xiao to lose his future memories, she would become the greatest sinner.

"I'm going back to Green Mountain Town!" Xiao Yi Xian instantly changed her mind.

She would follow the original trajectory and make her way to Chu Xiao's side, then continue accompanying him.

If she discovered any copy holder acting recklessly along the way, she could set things right!

"I'll send a Dou Ling to protect you in secret." Yun Yun smiled. "They'll ensure that you can safely wait for Chu Xiao in Green Mountain Town."

"If you encounter danger or need anything else, you can use the letter function to tell me. I'll do everything I can to help."

After their brief interaction, Yun Yun could fully guess Xiao Yi Xian's place in Chu Xiao's heart. She absolutely could not compare.

Everyone was unique, and Yun Yun did not want to become like Xiao Yi Xian and lose herself.

But becoming friends with her came with no concerns at all.

"You can also send word to me, or seek out members of the Mite'er Family nearby. There's also a mercenary group loyal to Mittel in Green Mountain Town. With this card, you can command them." Ya Fei took out a violet-gold card bearing the Mittel clan insignia.

"Thank you!" Xiao Yi Xian did not stand on ceremony with the two of them.

Judging from Chu Xiao's future memories, these two were natural allies.

"I'll leave now." Xiao Yi Xian stood and smoothed the hem of her dress.

"There's no need to be in such a rush." Ya Fei broke into a smile. "Why not let me treat you to lunch before you go?"

"No need. If Chu Xiao comes out of seclusion and sees me here, it'll be impossible to explain clearly." Xiao Yi Xian shook her head in refusal.

"All right." Ya Fei shook her head with some regret. "The restaurant we're in now happens to be Chu Xiao's only business in Wutan City."

"Not only is he gifted in cultivation, he's also very creative. He's incredibly innovative in architectural design and cuisine. I eat this restaurant's food every day, and I've never had anything in the imperial capital that could surpass it~"

"How come you never told me about this?" Yun Yun raised her chin slightly, showing her displeasure.

"My dear sister, where do you think those dishes you've been praising so highly these past few days came from?" Ya Fei put on an aggrieved expression. "I have people pack them up and bring them back every day. They aren't cheap, you know."

"All right, I misunderstood you." Yun Yun gave a light cough to conceal her embarrassment. "When we return to the auction house, I'll go to your room and continue guiding you in cultivating your technique."

Ya Fei's eyes immediately turned resentful. "Why, thank you."

This woman was repaying kindness with enmity!

"The timing is perfect. I'd better have lunch before going back after all." With flushed cheeks, Xiao Yi Xian sat back down. "I mean, this time I'll treat you two."

Ya Fei and Yun Yun exchanged a smile, tacitly choosing not to expose her.

"I'll order. Sweet-and-sour Black Dragon Pig tenderloin, spicy Emerald Tofu, Chu-style pickled Yellow Spirit Fish—"

Ya Fei loudly called over a waiter and began ordering with practiced ease. Even the names left Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian wide-eyed.

Once they actually began eating, the only words left in Xiao Yi Xian's mouth were, "So delicious~"

She even finished three huge bowls of the special Tagor rice grown along the edge of the Tagor Desert.

"I'm so satisfied." Xiao Yi Xian rubbed her little belly. "Chu Xiao is amazing."

"Indeed." Yun Yun nodded in agreement. "Eating it here while it's hot tastes even better than having it packed up and brought back."

"Then we'll come every day from now on." Ya Fei swayed her graceful figure, her peach-blossom eyes curved seductively. "Little brother Chu Xiao is truly capable. One time is enough to satisfy all three of us."

Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian both felt that those words were far from proper.

"I suddenly don't want to go back anymore," Xiao Yi Xian joked.

"You're showing off, little sister." Ya Fei propped her cheek up with one hand, a smile at the corner of her lips. "I hear that the chefs at this restaurant were all personally trained by him, and his own cooking is even better."

"You've accompanied little brother Chu Xiao the longest. If he can't feed everyone else enough, he'll definitely have to feed you enough."

Xiao Yi Xian's lips twitched. "."

You'd better be talking about food.

After a simple meal, Xiao Yi Xian boarded a first-tier magical beast carriage bound for Green Mountain Town.

She had come quickly, and she returned even faster.

Meanwhile, within the ruined Dou Di Space.

At a protruding point three thousand zhang up Sky Pillar Peak, Chu Xiao sat cross-legged, his body actually floating in midair.

"Hah!"

Suddenly, Chu Xiao exhaled a breath of turbid air.

The breath seemed to drift out, yet arcs of lightning flickered through it.

"Directly reaching minor mastery—not bad!"

Chu Xiao opened his eyes, and blue-violet light flashed through his dark pupils.

After switching to the Wind Thunder Profound Classic, even the Dou Qi within the Dou Crystal in his dantian had become exceptionally sharp.

As long as he continuously devoured and refined the wind- and lightning-attributed energy of heaven and earth, he could compress and transform it, cultivating all the way to Dou Zong without any bottlenecks.

His technique had successfully reached minor mastery, and he had also mastered the flight secret technique.

It was time to head to Stone Desert City, lend his two cousins a hand, bring Qing Lin to his side, and devour the Green Lotus Core Flame.

The Women:!

Only a few hours had passed, and he had skipped beginner mastery to directly reach minor mastery!?