A Scene at the Underground Altar!

The wind tore through the air with a rustling roar as two figures raced through the sky, sweeping over Silver Dragon Star's layers of jade-built palaces and hurtling toward the main hall deep within.

Midway there, the biting wind swept past her hair. Ying Luan turned her head to look at Lu Yuan, who was flying alongside her.

Her eyes flickered slightly. Seemingly casual yet utterly serious, she softly asked, "Just now, I showed no mercy and tortured the captives while I was at it. Do you think I was too cruel?"

Her question was gentle, yet it carried a hint of probing.

Lu Yuan turned at her words. There was not the slightest resistance or discomfort in his eyes, and a frank smile naturally lifted the corners of his lips.

He gently shook his head, his tone open and sincere. "How could I?"

"When dealing with villains harboring malicious intentions and deliberately harming others, harsh methods are only right. There is no need to be softhearted."

His gaze was clear, his attitude incomparably resolute as he continued, "Besides, Eldest Senior Sister has always acted with restraint. I have always trusted you without condition."

"Not to mention merely punishing evil men—if the road ahead requires killing and decisive judgment, I will stand behind you, quietly cooperate, and support you with all my strength."

"Hehe, even if you are the killer, then I'll be the one handing you the knife from behind."

Hearing Lu Yuan's straightforward and candid words, the tightly drawn string in Ying Luan's heart loosened slightly.

Her brows and eyes softened somewhat. Her lips curved up, spilling a faint smile as she lightly teased, "You brat, you're getting better and better at talking."

The atmosphere between them was relaxed and tacit, and they sped onward without obstruction.

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