Sacrifice

This sudden apology made Xu Yuan feel slightly uneasy.

Having narrowly escaped death, when he woke up from his Tianyan's sour face, he was indeed angry, but not as angry as he appeared.

His words and expressions just now were more of an act, a way to make a point.

Take this opportunity, earned with his life, to teach this "washboard saintess" a lesson and subtly change her arrogant nature.

What era are we living in? Still acting arrogant? Arrogance has been outdated for over a decade, don't you know that?

However, Rome wasn't built in a day, and naturally, transforming someone into your own shape is a long process.

As a woman who is exceptionally talented in every sense except for her figure, it is even more difficult to gradually change Tianyan's personality.

You should know that when this washboard first appeared in front of him, it looked like a little devil.

In seven years, Tianyan has become much more restrained.

Even so, Xu Yuan found it hard to imagine that Tianyan would utter words of apology from her rosy cherry lips.

She's too arrogant.

Her innate pride prevented her from expressing her feelings of guilt in words.

Even if they know they've made a mistake, they'll only try to make amends through their actions.

For example, taking on some mundane daily tasks such as cutting animal meat and cooking ingredients, or teaching him one or two rather interesting Secret Method.

But apart from that, an apology is impossible, and may never be possible in this lifetime.

In short, he's stubborn and won't admit it.

And now, she's actually apologizing?

There was silence for a moment.

Tianyan lowered his head, his body trembled slightly, and his cheeks seemed to be flushed.

It was as if her apology had exhausted all her strength.

Xu Yuan almost laughed, but he held it in.

After a moment's thought, Xu Yuan remained silent, his face tense as he closed his eyes and withdrew his gaze.

His selfless dedication, her unreasonable demands, and the uncontrollable ripples in her heart for him were enough to sustain his silence.

Forgiveness that comes too easily will make people forget it quickly.

Okay, actually I just feel the training went well, so I need to press my advantage and etch this feeling into my heart.

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Time ticked by with the dripping of the stalactites.

After receiving no response for a long time, Tianyan cautiously raised his eyelids and glanced at him.

Immediately, upon seeing his cold profile, her breath hitched slightly.

The small canine tooth nestled gently in the corner of his lip, and a faint taste of rust gradually spread through his mouth.

She didn't actually want to do that just now.

She knew he destroyed his Will Soul so they could live together, but when she saw the nonchalant smile on this bastard's face after he woke up, she couldn't control her emotions.

She hated him like this, hated how he silently shouldered all the risks and then put on this carefree, smiling attitude.

This time, his Will Soul soul was torn apart, and he almost never woke up again. What about next time?

Don't you think about it?

What if... what if he/she dies?

Tianyan lowered his eyes, wanting to say something more, but worried that his words would turn into complaints of disdain. A sour feeling welled up in his chest, and he clenched his fists tightly.

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In the silent darkness, Xu Yuan quietly opened his eyes and glanced sideways at the reclusive saintess.

Tsk, so pitiful.

Forget it, lessons can be taught little by little, take it slow, there's no need to rush.

After all, life may still be very long.

"I was unconscious for several days?"

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Upon hearing this, Tianyan immediately raised his eyes, then subconsciously looked away the instant their eyes met, his voice very soft:

"Not long, about seven days."

Seven days

Looking at Tianyan again, Xu Yuan noticed that the girl's usually long, smooth hair, which was usually draped behind her back, was now a few strands messy, and her expression showed a visible sign of weariness.

It seems that the "washboard saintess" has worried about him a lot these past seven days; it seems that he was indeed a bit too harsh on himself earlier.

"Seven days?"

Xu Yuan's voice returned to its usual calm, as if the conflict had never occurred. He said thoughtfully, "Only seven days have passed, and the tear in my original Will Soul has barely been healed."

"Tick-tock."

The stalactite fell again, splashing a refreshing coolness onto my forehead.

Xu Yuan glanced at the stalactite above, which was constantly drooping from between his eyebrows, and asked softly:

What is this thing?

"The Yin Soul Liquid," Tianyan replied softly.

"What?"

"The Yingui."

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Upon hearing the confirmation, Xu Yuan looked around at the still liquid on the ground with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He certainly knew about Yin Soul Liquid, a precious treasure for nourishing the soul, uniquely found in Ghost Mist.

Whether it's condensing the Will Soul, refining the Will Soul, or repairing the Will Soul, the Yin Soul Liquid is a treasure among treasures.

The question is, how did Tianyan find such a large site of Yin Soul Liquid formation within three days?

It is important to know that the formation of Yin Soul Liquid is extremely demanding. It requires a large number of Yingui to be completely destroyed in the same location, and their Source Soul power will condense into this precious treasure, Yin Soul Liquid, over time.

Moreover, based on what he knew about the Yin Soul Liquid...

Almost every place where Yin Soul Liquid is formed is occupied by a powerful Yingui. After all, Yingui are composed of soul power, and such a treasure has a natural attraction for them.

Judging from the size of this place, the Yingui's strength is at least at the Mortal Shedding Realm or higher.

Thinking about it, Xu Yuan subconsciously looked at Tianyan.

Unable to use his Will Soul, Xu Yuan was unable to sense her aura. Without the assistance of his Will Soul, his Source Qi was also mobilized extremely slowly. However, with his naked eye, he could still see a trace of pale weakness on her exquisite face.

Given Tianyan state, he could not possibly be a match for the Mortal Shedding Yingui.

With doubt in his heart, Xu Yuan frowned and asked:

"How did you find it?"

Tianyan pursed his thin lips slightly and glanced at the outside of the cave:

"Tianye, your self-inflicted injuries are too severe. The soul-nourishing medicines we have can only keep you alive at best, so I have no choice but to ask Tianye for help."

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Xu Yuan fell silent for a moment.

Tianye

Given the immense power of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion, finding such a Yin Soul Pool wouldn't be too difficult, but...

Why did she tell you?

"Because of you."

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Xu Yuan blinked.

Tianyan continued speaking to himself, his voice clear and delicate. "She said she likes you very much, and she would be very disappointed if you died, so she told me about this Yin Soul Pool."

Xu Yuan lay on his back on the ground, a slight smile playing on his lips:

"Ha, I'm really popular with women."

Having said that, Xu Yuan waited for Tianyan to criticize his dissolute behavior, but this time, all he got was silence, and then her soft voice:

"Actually, you really could choose her. While you were unconscious, I studied the Lock of Shared Life. Once this Secret Method is set, it can never be broken. With your abilities, Tianye..."

"Alright, alright."

Xu Yuan interrupted her rambling, a strange smile playing on his lips:

"How can the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion Holy Maiden be so self-pitying like a nagging young wife?"

"I've already said I wouldn't let you down, and I will never let you down."

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Tianyan's heart was inexplicably racing. She felt her heart was beating very fast, even when she was casting powerful spells.

With a slight upturn at the corners of his lips, Tianyan pursed his lips and said softly:

"At least you have some principles."

"Ha, that's inevitable."

Xu Yuan spoke with a smile, looking around, only to find himself surrounded by thick fog.

In his current state, he is not capable of seeing through the fog to the view behind it.

After a moment of silence, Xu Yuan asked in a low voice:

"So, where is Tianye?"

Upon hearing this, Tianyan pointed to the outer perimeter of the cave, and a halo of light appeared on the tip of his slender index finger.

Buzz--

A golden light streaked through the darkness and shot into the mist.

A moment later, Xu Yuan felt a dazzling golden light flash in the corner of his eye.

Looking at Ying Guang,

Several feet away, another golden-eyed girl was sitting on a boulder about half a foot high in the cave.

She was still wearing that tattered dress, her feet dangling in the air, her pale elbows supporting her knees, idly playing with a Sumeru Ring.

Around her, a cube-shaped prison made of golden runes trapped her firmly within it.

As the prison lights came on, Tianye slowly turned her head to look over. Seeing that Xu Yuan had woken up, a hint of surprise appeared in her charming eyes. She smiled and gently waved the Sumeru Ring in her hand at him, her red lips slightly parted.

Unable to hear words, but judging from lip reading, it seems to be saying:

You're welcome.

Xu Yuan rolled his eyes.

Crazy woman.

Xu Yuan opened his mouth, about to ask about the voice he vaguely heard when he was dying, but what he saw when he looked back made him shut up.

This is a corpse, a woman's corpse, with a plump body, but her neck is broken, and she is lying quietly at Tianye's feet.

Xia Qing is dead.

A dark, monstrous figure was attached to its corpse, its powerful aura almost distorting the surrounding space.

If it weren't for the cage constructed of golden runes that separated them, that aura might have torn Xu Yuan's Will Soul, which he had painstakingly repaired, apart again.

Mortal Shedding Yingui

Xu Yuan suddenly turned around and looked at Tianyan:

"This is."

Tianyan's gaze was calm, and he spoke in a low voice without any emotion:

"The owner of this nest."

Xu Yuan's heart sank slightly:

Where is Xia Qing?

"The sacrifice that will save you."

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the fantasy side story will conclude tomorrow.