Yi Ling and Yu Chi Huo were both stunned by the sight before them.
Th-this... what's going on? Fairy Rou Yun knew this human genius, and they were even... lovers!?
Yu Chi Huo's expression became incredibly colorful at the thought, but just then, a barrier appeared, resembling a Water Mirror, and enclosed Jiang Xiaorou and Yi Yun within it.
Yu Chi Huo froze for a moment. "Steward Yu..."
Yu Ling's pupils contracted slightly, but her expression instantly returned to calm. In an icy tone, she said, "About what happened just now..."
"Steward Yu, please rest assured. This old man didn't see a thing." Yu Chi Huo cupped his hands and said so.
He had worked at the Treasure Demon Pavilion for many years and had long since become as shrewd as a fox. He naturally knew perfectly well what should be said and what shouldn't.
No matter how shocked or curious he was about Yi Yun's identity, he would never pry.
"The two of them aren't what you think. They share some kinship."
Yu Ling had already obtained some confirmation from Jiang Xiaorou. If it were truly a romantic relationship between a man and a woman, Jiang Xiaorou would have been acting far too recklessly.
How could a prodigy of the Demon Race from the Ancient Ruins of the Heavenly Demons possibly be together with a human?
If word got out, Princess Rouyun would be executed, and people like Yu Chi Huo would never continue following Jiang Xiaorou wholeheartedly.
"Then this old man will take his leave."
After Yu Chi Huo left, Yu Ling gazed at the Water Mirror before her, a trace of hesitation appearing in her eyes. The Princess's younger brother from the lower realm had appeared, and at such a time of all times.
Yu Ling furrowed