Yun Yun's Way of Showing Gratitude

"..."

Chen Yang shot Xiao Yan a glare. Why didn't this brat just say it outright?

Why use Spiritual Power to communicate? Could Yun Yun even know?

"Hehe..."

Seeing Chen Yang glare at him, Xiao Yan figured he had guessed right.

He didn't think there was anything wrong with Chen Yang and Yun Yun getting together.

First of all, Chen Yang didn't owe him anything. If anything, he owed Chen Yang a great deal.

Second, if Chen Yang could win over Yun Yun, Xiao Yan inexplicably felt a little pleased—didn't you, Nalan Yanran, look down on me, Xiao Yan? Now isn't your Teacher going to end up with Brother Yang?

Besides, he had long since let go of his grudge with Nalan Yanran. His old man had been muddleheaded enough to arrange a childhood engagement with that old guy Nalan Jie, only to die first and leave behind this entire mess.

He believed that in a little over a year, he would surely ascend Misty Cloud Sect with peerless talent and defeat Nalan Yanran with overwhelming force. That woman was merely a passing figure in his life.

And when it came to looks, what woman under heaven could compare to his Xun Er?

Not to mention that he was still weak right now. Unless he became that legendary, elusive Dou Di, Xun Er's Clan probably wouldn't accept him having other women.

Taking everything into account, Xiao Yan was actually looking forward to something happening between Chen Yang and Yun Yun.

"Here, try this brat's cooking."

When Chen Yang saw Yun Yun follow them over, he casually took a grilled fish from Xiao Yan and Handed To Yun Yun.

It was also Yun Yun's first time eating something like this. She Glanced At Chen Yang, and after seeing him Nod again, she took a small bite of fish. "Mm... it's delicious. Xiao Yan, your cooking is really good."

"Thank you for the compliment, Sister Yun Yun!" Xiao Yan seized the opening and immediately called her Sister Yun Yun.

Though Yun Yun was pure-minded, she wasn't foolish. She could tell that Xiao Yan was calling her that because Chen Yang did, and the shyness that had yet to fade from her face deepened at once.

Seeing Yun Yun lower her head and silently eat her fish, Chen Yang secretly gave Xiao Yan a thumbs-up, signaling that the brat had some skill.

Xiao Yan chuckled again and subconsciously reached up to rub his nose, only to accidentally smear the tip black.

"Pfft..." After taking a few bites, Yun Yun caught sight of Xiao Yan's appearance and burst out laughing. Chen Yang also laughed cheerfully, making Xiao Yan so annoyed that he nearly added some special seasoning to their grilled fish.

After dinner, it was still early.

After Xiao Yan cleaned up the mess, Chen Yang casually put the Small Stool he had been sitting on back into his Storage Ring.

Yun Yun looked at Chen Yang, then quietly put away the Small Stool she had sat on as well.

Chen Yang noticed Yun Yun's little action but said nothing. Instead, he proactively changed the subject and eased her embarrassment.

"Yun Yun, when are you planning to go back?" Chen Yang asked.

Yun Yun looked at Chen Yang before her, two emotions intertwining in her heart.

She definitely had to return, but could she stay a little longer?

Compared to the age and strength gap between her and Xiao Yan in the original story, there was no gap at all between Yun Yun and Chen Yang now. She even felt that she was somewhat unworthy of him.

Yet the moment that thought crossed her mind, her delicate body suddenly trembled.

I've only just met him for the first time. Why am I already thinking about whether I'm worthy of him?

The sunset glow fell across Yun Yun's cheeks, concealing her shy flush. But Chen Yang caught sight of the redness on her earlobes, adding another touch of breathtaking beauty to the already stunning Monster Forest.

"Ever since Teacher entered Closed-door Cultivation and I took over as Sect Leader, I've never had any free time. Now that I've come out under the pretext of finding Purple Spirit Crystal for Yanran, I can finally steal a little leisure amid my work."

As the sunset draped itself over her plain dress, Yun Yun secretly Glanced At Chen Yang and chose to let the feelings in her heart flourish.

Since she was already a little moved, she would try getting closer to him, so she wouldn't regret it in the future.

As for Nalan Yanran, Yun Yun had already given up on having her compete with Xiao Yan over the outcome of the Three-Year Agreement.

Her Disciple was outstanding, but despite having been ahead of Xiao Yan for so many years, she was only a One-Star Fighter now. Even with the Medicinal Pill refined from this Purple Spirit Crystal, becoming a Da Dou Shi by the time of the Three-Year Agreement would be her limit.

And Xiao Yan?

He was about to break through to become a Seven-star Fighter. A year and a half ago, he had only been at Three-Stage Dou Qi!

Chen Yang said nothing, merely smiling and nodding slightly at her. Yun Yun also revealed an Elegant Smile, then turned to Xiao Yan and softly said, "Xiao Yan, I truly handled the Engagement Break poorly back then. I apologize to you on Yanran's behalf!"

Xiao Yan, who had finished packing everything up, froze for a moment upon hearing this. Then he smiled freely. "It's alright, Sister Yun Yun. I know that Nalan Yanran made some decisions on her own when she came to break off the engagement. Besides, I've already gotten what I wanted. Neither of us owes the other anything."

With that, Xiao Yan jumped down from the rock by the water. "Besides, my sights are no longer limited to the Jia Ma Empire. Nalan Yanran is only a passerby in my life. I have things I want to pursue, and I'll definitely work hard to achieve my goals."

After hearing Xiao Yan's words, Yun Yun was slightly stunned. Just as she was about to say something, Xiao Yan suddenly chuckled. "Hehe, Brother Yang taught me some of that reasoning. Sister Yun Yun, I'm really optimistic about you and Brother Yang!"

After saying that, Xiao Yan dashed off, leaving Yun Yun standing where she was, her face burning red once again...

Just as she had said, Yun Yun stole several days of leisure in the Monster Mountain Range.

Xiao Yan slipped away on the second day. Before leaving, he gave Chen Yang an address and told him to come find him after Yun Yun left.

With only the two of them left, one harboring desire and the other affection, their relationship quickly warmed.

Compared to Xiao Yi Xian, Yun Yun's process of opening up emotionally was undoubtedly much faster.

The two hadn't experienced any life-or-death crises or enchanting moments in a cave, but this quiet companionship—one that made Yun Yun somewhat uneasy yet not repulsed—became the secret to their rapidly growing feelings.

Of course, Yun Yun wasn't a passionate woman like Ya Fei. She always maintained a certain distance in intimate contact. At most, they held hands as they wandered through the Monster Mountain Range gathering Medicinal Materials.

During this time, the Magical Beasts in the eastern region of the Monster Mountain Range suffered terribly.

Their own king had already surrendered, and now two Dou Emperors had shown up. Life was getting harder by the day.

Yet reunions were always temporary, while parting was the norm.

After spending seven lovey-dovey days with Chen Yang in the Monster Mountain Range, Yun Yun finally had to leave.

"Are you going to protect Xiao Yan the whole way from now on?" Yun Yun asked softly.

"My route is the same as Xiao Yan's. The Clan found information about a Heavenly Flame, and I plan to look for it!" Chen Yang said quietly, holding Yun Yun's small hand.

"Then... will you come to Misty Cloud Sect to see me?" Yun Yun asked gently.

"Of course, though it may take some time." Chen Yang smiled.

"I'll wait for you at Misty Cloud Sect..." Yun Yun gazed intently at Chen Yang with her beautiful eyes, full of longing.

"In a little over half a year, I'll arrive at the Imperial Capital. I'll send someone to deliver a message to you then!" Chen Yang raised his hand toward Yun Yun's face. This time, Yun Yun didn't dodge. Instead, she let Chen Yang's large hand caress her cheek.

"Mm!" Yun Yun nodded gently. Seeing Chen Yang staring at her, she slightly lifted her head and closed her eyes.

"Mmph..."

A brief parting was for the sake of a better reunion. Watching that Green Silhouette disappear into the sky, Chen Yang smacked his lips as though savoring the memory.

"Now that Yun Yun has left, it's time to handle proper business..."

Muttering softly to himself, Chen Yang leaped into the air and flew toward the Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave...