Ye Qingxuan Suppressed the displeasure surging in her heart, her long eyelashes trembled lightly, and she soon raised a bright smile.
She deliberately took a step forward, and the hem of her skirt almost touched the toes of Ma Hongjun's boots.
"Hongjun brother~"
She drew out her voice and exhaled like a blue,
"Why are you so afraid of me? I won't eat you."
As he spoke, his green-white fingers gently rolled up a strand of his hair.
Ma Hongjun suddenly felt like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. He took another half step back in panic. The rocks under his feet came loose and he almost fell off the rock.
He scrambled to steady himself, his wheat-colored face flushed red.
"Um... Ms. Ye, men and women don't get close to each other, it's better for us to keep a distance..."
Ye Qingxuan The cold light suddenly appeared in his eyes, but it turned into a watery light in an instant.
She bit her lower lip, her voice filled with just the right amount of grievance.
"Hongjun brother, do you... hate me?"
His fingertips unconsciously tightened the corners of his clothes.
"No, no!"
Ma Hongjun was so anxious that he waved his hands, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.
"I just..."
He looked around as if asking for help, stammering and unable to speak complete words.
"Hongjun, are you avoiding Sister Qingxuan again?"
Ye Ruilin's clear voice sounded at the right time.
The young man was dressed in moon-white clothes and walked from the forest. The jade pendant around his waist swayed slightly with his steps, giving off a warm luster in the sunlight.
Ma Hongjun, as if he had received an amnesty, rushed behind Ye Ruilin.
"Boss! You are finally back!"
It looked like a little beast that had just found shelter.
Ye Qingxuan Seeing that the plan failed, a trace of annoyance flashed in his eyes.
She hummed softly, fluttering her sleeves and turning around, the skirt of her skirt fluttered like a butterfly, leaving a wisp of orchid fragrance floating in the air.
Ye Ruilin looked at his sister's retreating back and shook his head helplessly.
"Sister Qingxuan is actually a nice person. She specially prepared a medicinal diet for you to restore your strength the day before yesterday."
Ma Hongjun rubbed his arms with a grimace.
"Boss, you don't know, the way she looks at me every time..."
As he spoke, he shuddered exaggeratedly.
"Just like what I saw in the market when I was a child, those little dolls staring at the food..."
Ye Ruilin couldn't help laughing.
Ye Ruilin stopped teasing him and said seriously.
"Okay, let's get down to business."
"I have a feeling that there may be a Soul Beast suitable for mother in the west of the forest. We will set off early tomorrow morning."
Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up.
"Really?"
"I just said, boss, what were you doing standing there just now? It turns out you were feeling..."
Ma Hongjun looked at Ye Ruilin with admiration.
This made Ye Ruilin laugh.
In the sea of consciousness, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm turned over lazily.
"You brat, it's obviously all thanks to my brother..."
The chubby insect body glowed with a bright white light, perfectly blending with the spiritual power of Ye Ruilin.
Ma Hongjun naturally didn't know the existence of Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, so he couldn't wait to do it.
"Boss, please don't tell the family leader and others about this. Be fully prepared."
Ye Ruilin nodded.
While the two were talking, the voice of Ye Zhentian came from behind.
"Ruilin, Hongjun, come here."
The two turned around and saw Ye Zhentian standing in the center of the camp, with several elders of the Ye Family standing beside them.
Ye Ruilin and Ma Hongjun walked over quickly.
"Father, what's the matter?"
Ye Zhentian said in a deep voice, "In three days, it will be Three Clans Competition's day. We will discuss countermeasures tonight."
"You two are coming too."
Ye Ruilin nodded.
"Okay father, but I have a feeling that there may be a Soul Beast suitable for mother in the west. I think we can take a few people there to have a look tomorrow."
Ye Zhentian Hearing this, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. "Are you sure?"
Ye Ruilin nodded affirmatively.
"My induction shouldn't be wrong."
Ye Zhentian pondered for a moment and looked at the elders.
"What do you think?"
First Elder stroked his beard.
"Since the young master is sensitive, you might as well give it a try."
"But Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast is no small matter, we must be fully prepared."
Fifth Elder also nodded.
Ye Zhentian made the decision directly.
"Okay, then it's settled."
"Now, let's discuss the matter of Dabi first."
Everyone sat together and began to discuss the strategy for tomorrow's competition.
Ye Ruilin and Ma Hongjun also listened carefully and put forward their own suggestions from time to time.
As night fell, a bonfire was lit in the camp.
Ye Family disciples gathered together in twos and threes, some were practicing and some were chatting.
Ye Ruilin sat alone under an old tree, closing his eyes and regulating his breath.
His mental power spread quietly, communicating with Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.
"Brother Sky Dream, are you sure there is a Soul Beast suitable for mother in the west?"
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's lazy voice sounded in his mind.
"Don't worry, my feeling is not wrong."
"Of the two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Holy Light Spirit Deer has a gentle temperament and is good at healing and purification. It is the Soul Beast that is most suitable for your mother."
Ye Ruilin nodded slightly.
Just then, a burst of footsteps came.
He opened his eyes and saw Ye Zhentian walking towards him.
"Father."
Ye Ruilin stood up.
Ye Zhentian sat down next to him, his eyes deep.
"How confident are you about tomorrow?"
Ye Ruilin pondered for a moment.
"Seventy percent."
"Okay."
Ye Zhentian didn't ask any more questions, just patted his son on the shoulder.
"I will personally lead the team tomorrow."
Ye Zhentian looked at his son deeply.
As the night grew darker, the camp gradually became quieter.
Early the next morning, several people quietly left the camp and headed west of Star Dou Forest.
In addition to Mr. and Mrs. Ye Zhentian and Ye Ruilin, there are also three elders of Soul Douluo level accompanying them.
Deep in the forest, there are towering ancient trees, and the sun shines through the gaps in the leaves, forming mottled light and shadow.
After everyone had been marching for about two hours, Ye Ruilin suddenly raised his hand to indicate a stop.
"Boy, stop, this is it."
In the sea of spiritual consciousness, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's voice suddenly rose in pitch.
"Brother Sky Dream, where exactly is it?"
Looking around, Ye Ruilin didn't find anything wrong.
Ye Zhentian The others didn't notice anything strange, but they still stopped and paid careful attention to their surroundings.
"There is movement."
Ye Ruilin spoke in a low voice.
Everyone immediately became alert, and red Blood Mist began to appear on the surface of Fifth Elder's body.
Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, no matter what, they don't dare to be careless.
The bushes ahead suddenly shook.
This subtle movement instantly attracted everyone's attention.
Ye Zhentian took a step forward, directly protecting his wife behind him, and stared straight ahead.
Several elders also separated and protected Ye Ruilin and Madam Ye inside.
Just as everyone was holding their breath and concentrating, a faint whimpering sound came from the bushes.
Ye Zhentian frowned and carefully pushed aside the bushes. The sight in front of him stunned him for a moment.
A green Emerald Swan was lying dying in the grass.
Its feathers that were as bright as gems were dull, there was a hideous wound on its abdomen, and the grass beneath it was dyed red with blood.
"This is...Emerald Swan?!" Ye Ruilin's pupils shrank and his voice was excited.
Several elders also looked shocked and hurriedly stepped forward to check.
Fifth Elder took a deep breath.
"This is a Emerald Swan that is nearly 100,000 years old!"
Ye Ruilin In the sea of spiritual consciousness, Tian Meng said excitedly.
"Boy, I made a lot of money this time. This is a Emerald Swan that is ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine years old!"
"It's only one year away from reaching the 100,000-year level."
"We must take it!"
Hearing that Emerald Swan is a 99,999-year-old Soul Beast, Ye Ruilin's eyes flashed.
Madam Ye looked at the dying Soul Beast in shock, with a trace of pity flashing in his eyes.
"How could it be hurt like this?"
she asked softly.
Ye Ruilin squatted down, carefully inspected Emerald Swan's injuries, and said in a deep voice.
"Looking at its injuries, I'm afraid more than one person has taken action against it."
Emerald Swan opened his eyes weakly, his green eyes full of pain and despair.
It struggled slightly, as if it wanted to escape, but it didn't even have the strength to move its wings.
"Mom."
Ye Ruilin raised his head suddenly, his eyes flashing with excitement.
"Emerald Swan is the extremely rare healing system Soul Beast. If its Soul Ring and Soul Bone can be absorbed, it will have a qualitative leap in its auxiliary ability!"