When Su Yuan tried to stop her from leaving, Yin Qiyue clung to his words like a drowning person grabbing the last lifeline and stopped in her tracks.
Chen Nuoyi looked at Su Yuan, puzzled.
"Since we're already at the shop," Su Yuan suggested, "and Yin Qiyue is an acquaintance of yours, how about inviting her in for a cup of milk tea?"
Chen Nuoyi thought that made sense and nodded.
She turned to the purple-eyed girl, whose gaze had suddenly brightened.
"Once we get inside, have a cup of milk tea and then leave. Don't do anything weird! Otherwise, don't ever come looking for me again."
"Okay, no problem!"
Yin Qiyue nodded repeatedly. Even the way she looked at Su Yuan had softened.
He'd spoken up for her! He was a good person! Not some blond delinquent like everyone in the Chen Family said!
Su Yuan followed the two beautiful girls with a smile.
The reason he'd suddenly called out to Yin Qiyue wasn't because he felt sorry for her. It was because...
``` [Ding-dong! You encountered a subjugatable faction: the Qiyue Cult!]
[As the Sect Leader of the rising righteous faction, the Qiyue Cult, Yin Qiyue commanded countless followers, yet remained unwaveringly loyal to Chen Nuoyi, the Righteous Path Saintess secretly attached to you.]
[Chen Nuoyi had already become your plaything. Now that the Qiyue Cult's Sect Leader had delivered herself to your doorstep, this was the perfect opportunity to manipulate events from the shadows, gradually subjugate the Qiyue Cult, and turn it into your lapdog!]
[Demon Lord Mission updated.]
[Mission: A Vassal's Vassal]
[Use your best tricks for manipulating people's hearts to toy with the innocent and pitiful Sect Leader of the Qiyue Cult!]
[Task Progress: Favorability (20/100)]
[Mission Reward: Blood Beast Cultivation Method]
[Note: Do not