The Star Luo Delegation Arrives Early! Dragon Valley! The Core Flame's Next Resource!

Yue Zhengyu was about to leave.

A voice came from behind.

"Wait, did I say you could leave?"

Yue Zhengyu stopped in his tracks.

He felt the oppressive force surging from behind him was even more intense than before.

It filled the ground beneath his feet like mercury, blocking all his escape routes.

He didn't turn around.

But his clenched fists betrayed the posture he was trying so hard to maintain.

Bai Yuan walked up to him and put her hand on his shoulder.

The force wasn't strong, but it caused Yue Zhengyu's body to bend downwards uncontrollably.

Bai Yuan's voice fell slowly and deliberately:

What did you just say?

"Go on, I didn't hear you."

Yue Zhengyu gritted his teeth, trying to straighten his back.

But the pressure on his shoulders grew heavier and heavier, as if an invisible hand was pressing him to the ground.

His knees bent, and he knelt down.

The arrogance of the Angel Family made him want to rebel, but the oppressive feeling surged like a tide, completely crushing him to the ground, unable to get up.

"Bai Yuan!"

"You're protecting evil..."

His voice was forced out through clenched teeth, filled with resentful anger.

"Cover?"

Say it again.

The pressure intensified again, as if an invisible mountain was slowly pressing down on his back.

Yue Zhengyu was so overwhelmed that he couldn't speak.

Their companions stood a few steps away, and none of them dared to step forward.

They witnessed Bai Deng top the Youth Genius Ranking and realized they were no match for him.

Moreover, this is the Spirit Pagoda, not Shrek, so their identities carry no weight here.

"Let him go, Bai Yuan."

Yuanen Yehui's voice came from behind.

She possessed a calmness that she herself might not have fully realized.

Yue Zhengyu lay on the ground, like a beetle turned over.

He felt the gazes around him, those he had once looked down upon, now looking at him with a gaze he had never experienced before.

It wasn't reverence, it was pity.

He took a deep breath, as if making a very difficult decision:

"Let me go... I won't say anything more... I won't bother her anymore..."

The pressure slowly dissipated, flowing away from him like the receding tide.

Yue Zhengyu was still lying on the ground, panting heavily, his white suit covered in dust.

Bai Yuan stood in front of him:

"I remember what you said."

He glanced at the shallow marks on the ground caused by the pressure.

"Also, remember to pay for the floor you damaged."

"..."

He didn't linger after speaking and walked towards Yuanen Yehui's direction.

Yue Zhengyu lay on the ground, his white suit covered in dust, facing the cold ground, and didn't get up for a long time.

His companions then dared to step forward and carefully helped him up from the ground.

He dusted himself off and glanced down at the faint indentation.

"How embarrassing!"

"Who doesn't know that my Angel Family loves to perform miracles in public!"

"We've really messed up this time!"

Yue Zhengyu lowered his head, covered his face, and walked out of the Spirit Pagoda.

Yuanen Yehui stood still, watching the figure cover half of his face and quickly walk across the hall.

Only after they disappeared into the direction of the doorway did he slowly withdraw his gaze.

She turned her head to look at Bai Yuan, her voice carrying a hint of uncertainty and probing:

"Big Brother Bai... why are you helping me?"

She paused, as if mentally reviewing the question once more.

"That person has been bothering me for a long time. Many people choose to avoid him or tell me to deal with him myself."

Why... why did you do that?

Bai Yuan's gaze fell on her:

"You're someone I brought into the Spirit Pagoda, so you're considered one of my subordinates."

How could I possibly let you suffer any injustice on my turf?

His tone wasn't exaggerated.

"Moreover, he had no evidence at all; he just blurted out that you were Evil Soul Master."

"I don't like things that are made up out of thin air."

"Sometimes a single slanderous statement can ruin a person."

"Now that I've stumbled upon this, I'm not going to leave it unattended."

Yuanen Yehui's gaze flickered slightly as she looked at him, her voice very soft:

"He's just... the same way in other places, and many people find it troublesome, so they told me to avoid it myself."

She lowered her head.

"You're the first to do this."

When Bai Yuan heard this, he noticed that her ears were turning red at a visible speed, as if she herself was unaware of it.

He looked at her and asked, "Why is your face red?"

Yuanen Yehui seemed startled by those words, instinctively raising her hand to touch her cheek before changing the subject:

"It's nothing... Big Brother Bai, thank you. I'll go back to work now."

After she finished speaking, she turned and walked quickly toward the reception desk.

Her pace quickened slightly compared to usual.

But Bai Yuan noticed the slight upturn of her lips, as if she wanted to hide it but couldn't quite manage it.

Gu Yuena had somehow walked up to his side, arms crossed, her tone carrying a hint of mockery.

"I won't let you suffer any injustice, Big Brother Bai, thank you."

She imitated it perfectly, even capturing the lingering laughter in the last syllable.

Bai Yuan turned his head to look at her.

What's wrong with this little dragon guy now?

"You're supposed to recruit more people?"

Gu Yuena snorted, her gaze falling on the hall.

"I suspect you have designs on her."

Bai Yuan followed her gaze, his voice carrying just the right amount of seriousness:

"Yes, junior sister."

Gu Yuena paused slightly, a strand of her long silver hair slipping down her shoulder.

I have ulterior motives towards you.

Bai Yuan's voice was calm, as if he were stating something he had already thought through.

Gu Yuena's face flushed red.

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

Her voice rose slightly, as if she had been caught off guard by those words.

Bai Yuan smiled slightly as he looked at her unusually flustered appearance.

They didn't pursue the topic any further.

"Alright, let's go back. That's all for now. We still have to go back to Shrek this afternoon."

He turned and walked towards the stairs.

I heard a "hmm" from behind me, a mixture of relief and panic.

The corners of her mouth curved even more as she lowered her head.

He felt more at ease with her by his side.

That way, she won't go off on her own and cause any more trouble.

Bai Yuan came up from downstairs and opened the door to find Leng Yaozhu standing by the window.

The gaze shifted from the horizon outside the window to him:

"Have you made arrangements with Yuan En?"

"It's all arranged."

Bai Yuan stood in front of the desk.

"She herself had a good impression of the Spirit Pagoda and was willing to stay."

"I will keep you updated on any further developments."

Leng Yaozhu looked at him with satisfaction in her eyes:

"Okay, let her get used to it for a while."

"Her Martial Soul has great potential; if used properly, she'll be a valuable asset."

"Keep a close eye on her movements, don't let anyone else get there first."

Bai Yuan nodded:

"Clear."

I'll keep an eye on her situation.

Leng Yaozhu seemed to remember something again, and her tone naturally changed:

"Oh, by the way, there's something else: the Star Luo Delegation arrived ahead of schedule."

As soon as she finished speaking, Bai Yuan's gaze sharpened slightly.

The Star Luo Delegation arrived ahead of schedule?

He remembered that in the original work, the visits of the Star Luo Delegation were often accompanied by something far more profound.

For example, that clue related to Dragon Valley.

Does that mean I have a chance to go to Dragon Valley?

Then we'll just bring the Core Flame and have a blast!

Awaken the Titan Authority!