Trust

"."

Li Qingyan straightened up and glanced at Bai Muxi.

This reply could be considered a watertight answer, its only flaw being that she hadn't informed Xu Yuan about it beforehand.

However, Li Qingyan had no intention of asking about this matter.

Because she could already predict what Bai Muxi would say in response to this question.

Such as not having the opportunity to contact Xu Yuan privately, and not being confident in communicating with Xu Yuan in front of her using rudimentary sound transmission Method Formula.

As he pondered, Li Qingyan narrowed his phoenix eyes:

"So, you want to help Changtian control me?"

"Yes."

Bai Muxi knelt on the ground, her slender waist outlined by her purple gauze dress standing straight, dignified and serene.

"Young Master and Princess, although your relationship seems close, there must be a distance between you two. Mu Xi is loyal to Young Master, so naturally she must consider his interests."

"."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyan's slender fingers, which were tapping her arm, paused, and a strange glint flashed in her phoenix-like eyes.

They've only exchanged a few words, but why does she suddenly seem like a stranger?

"Mu Xi, apologize."

Xu Yuan's indifferent voice suddenly interrupted the conversation between the two women, his gaze towards Bai Muxi slightly cold. "I hope this is the last time you disrespect Qingyan."

Hearing Xu Yuan's protective words, Li Qingyan frowned and glanced at him who had spoken:

"Oh, so Changtian is already in a hurry to protect her?"

"What do you mean by protecting her?"

Xu Yuan's icy expression melted away, and he immediately stepped forward to Li Qingyan's side. "Qingyan, you're not such a petty person."

While speaking,

He bent down, reached out, and took her hand, his tone somewhat resentful:

"What kind of insight could a woman from such a small place like Bai Muxi have? What do you mean we have a rift between us?"

"Is there any distance between us? Not at all. We've been sleeping in the same room for almost half a year now. How could she, an outsider, possibly influence our deep bond?"

"Let's not let this woman sow discord between us."

Speaking of this,

Xu Yuan tightened his grip on Li Qingyan's hand, glanced at Bai Muxi kneeling on the ground, and his voice turned cold again:

"What are you standing there for? Apologize!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Muxi immediately lowered her head like an obedient puppy.

"Mu Xi has overstepped her bounds; I beg Your Mu Xi life."

"."

Li Qingyan watched their charade quietly, without saying a word immediately.

Although the words were all in her favor, the dead man was actually helping Bai Muxi out of a predicament.

Regardless of whether Bai Muxi's words are true or not, the mere fact that she wanted to control this princess of the dynasty was enough to make Bai Muxi die a hundred times over.

With irrefutable evidence and a personal confession, as long as no one overturns the table and it's within the rules, even if Third Young Master himself came, he would have to pay the price, let alone Lord Xu.

And this dead man actually thought he could just let it go with an apology?

Feeling slightly amused, Li Qingyan withdrew her hand.

"If I really wanted to kill her, I wouldn't have asked her for an explanation. Besides, I've already said that in this Underground Palace, everything is up to you, Changtian. Have you forgotten?"

Please translate.

Everything that happened inside the Underground Palace can be overlooked, but if this happens again after we get out, then don't blame her for being ruthless.

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan immediately smiled, then his expression changed again. He stared at Bai Muxi and said in a suggestive, cold voice:

"Hurry up Qingyan. Your behavior would be enough to get you killed a hundred times over in the outside world, and it might even implicate me. Remember that?"

"."

Bai Muxi gently pressed her fair and smooth forehead against the cold ground, a thoughtful look flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Although it was just a few words, she had already gained a rudimentary understanding of the Great Yan Dynasty in the Upper Realm.

The highest power in the dynasty was not held by one person, but shared by the Prime Minister and the emperor.

However, a country cannot have two rulers, and it is impossible for the Prime Minister and the emperor to coexist harmoniously.

In other words, the relationship between the young master and the princess must have been an exchange of benefits.

It seems she made the right bet.

While pondering, Bai Muxi spoke respectfully:

"Mu Xi thanks Your Highness for sparing my life."

"."

Li Qingyan didn't speak immediately. Instead, she bent down and knelt, supporting herself on her knee with one arm and pulling her up by her chin with the other.

"."

Upon close eye contact, Bai Muxi's eyes flickered twice.

The two women were very close, so close that they could both smell the fragrance emanating from each other.

Xu Yuan had done everything he could and showed no intention of interfering further.

A scheming young woman meets a domineering female CEO

If we don't hurry and watch the show now, we might not have the chance to again once we leave the country.

As he surveyed the other woman's alluring face, a hint of aggressive killing intent flashed in Li Qingyan's phoenix eyes:

"Bai Muxi, you are very smart."

Bai Muxi was like a Little White caught by a fiery phoenix, letting the other party do as they pleased, her voice soft and gentle:

"Mu Xi... I wouldn't dare."

"Your decisiveness, shrewdness, cunning, and vision—any one of these four qualities is unparalleled in our Great Yan."

Li Qingyan tightened his grip on her chin slightly.

"Woo"

Bai Muxi winced in pain, and a red mark immediately appeared on her fair chin.

However, Li Qingyan didn't care about Bai Muxi's pain at all, and said slowly:

"However, none of the above four points are as important as self-awareness, understand?"

"Mu Xi understands."

Bai Muxi nodded with difficulty.

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyan's lips curled slightly. She did not let go, but instead, her Source Qi surged around her, and some silk-like vines spread out from her red robe.

Under Xu Yuan's gaze, the silk threads crawled along Li Qingyan's jade-like fingers, which were as smooth as mutton fat, toward Bai Muxi, and then along her swan-like neck, penetrating beneath her purple gauze dress.

A soft rustling sound rose in the quiet passageway.

Perhaps due to her sensitivity, a tempting blush appeared on Bai Muxi's snow-white face, and she bit her lip, remaining silent.

"."

Xu Yuan watched intently from the side, his gaze gradually becoming strange.

This Black Death Fungal Armor, you can actually use it like this?

As he thought about it, Xu Yuan glanced down at the clothes he was wearing.

Slight stimulation yielded no response.

Tsk, plain white gear just can't compare to Li Qingyan's purple gear.

After a while,

Li Qingyan casually released Bai Muxi, then noticed Xu Yuan, who was standing to the side with great interest, and glanced at her:

Is it pretty?

As she spoke, several fiery red silk ribbons immediately rose from her palm. "If you think they look good, I can give them to you too."

Xu Yuan coughed lightly and said:

"It's alright, but what are you doing?"

Li Qingyan said matter-of-factly:

"Naturally, we'll give her a Fungal Armor."

Xu Yuan glanced at Bai Muxi, whose blush hadn't faded, and could vaguely see that she wore an undergarment beneath her gauze dress. He replied:

Is it necessary to use your own?

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyan glared at him irritably:

"Third Young Master, have you forgotten that you yourself are also wearing Fungal Armor? My cultivation level is not afraid of her control, but how can you, a master of the Soul Condensation Realm, not be afraid?"

"." Xu Yuan.

Li Qingyan took a deep breath, then exhaled:

"Hmph, I don't know where your trust in this woman comes from, but I hope you won't be completely fooled by her in the future. If you become a follower of this kind of woman, I will be very ashamed."

After saying that, Li Qingyan crossed her arms and walked to the side without saying another word.

It seemed like he was jealous, but Xu Yuan knew that was impossible. Li Qingyan was just worried that Bai Muxi would betray him, or rather, he was dissatisfied with the trust he had placed in Bai Muxi after only knowing her for a day.

However, Xu Yuan didn't try to explain the meaning, because it was impossible to explain.

His trust in Bai Muxi stemmed from the image of her within Cangyuan, where she had repeatedly disregarded her dignity and sought protection from the powerful for the sake of the people of the Underground City.

In silence,

Xu Yuan reached out and pulled Bai Muxi up from the ground, then turned to Li Qingyan and smiled:

"Alright, don't be angry. We're heading to the deepest part of the Blood Nest. You need to be prepared for battle."

Li Qingyan's cold and beautiful glance back:

Do you know how to get to the Blood Nest?

"."

Xu Yuan shrugged and gestured towards the pink-and-black Little White.

Upon seeing this, Bai Muxi immediately spoke softly:

"Your Highness, our Underground City has been exploring the Blood Demon Cave for thousands of years. Although we haven't reached its deepest point, we already have a relatively complete map."

Li Qingyan looked Bai Muxi up and down:

"Where? I don't recall you having a map on you."

Bai Muxi blushed slightly, but then pointed to her head and smiled serenely.

"Naturally, it's in Mu Xi's mind."

This is to make up for yesterday's.

There will be another update around 2 AM, I'll try to get it to 4k words.