A Narrow Escape

"Kid, who exactly are you?" the Azure Bull Python asked again, its gaze turning hostile.

"I... I'm Dongfang Yu, Xiao Wu's friend."

The Azure Bull Python said nothing, seemingly considering whether it should believe him.

Seeing that the Azure Bull Python had actually been bluffed, Yue Guan looked at Dongfang Yu in disbelief.

Dongfang Yu gave him a look, and Yue Guan nodded slightly. He was telling him not to act rashly.

"Even if you know Xiao Wu and really are her friend, so what?" the Azure Bull Python suddenly sneered.

"This Title Douluo from Spirit Hall isn't leaving here today."

"..."

Dongfang Yu was helpless. It wasn't giving him any face. Then there was no choice but to try another method.

"Someone wants to harm Xiao Wu," Dongfang Yu said with difficulty.

"Hm? Who?!" The Azure Bull Python suddenly became somewhat agitated, its imposing image instantly collapsing.

Dongfang Yu let out a breath of relief. Just as I thought. As Xiao Wu's little fanboy, how could you not react?

"The other party is a powerful Title Douluo who has been following Xiao Wu."

"So?"

Dongfang Yu paused before saying, "He has always harbored ill intentions toward Xiao Wu."

The Azure Bull Python stared coldly at the two of them. "You mean that if I let Yue Guan go, you'll save Xiao Wu?"

Dongfang Yu was startled. These Hundred-Thousand-Year soul beasts really were intelligent. Before he had even said it, it had already brought it up first.

"Yes, this is a deal," Dongfang Yu said.

"How am I supposed to believe you?"

"You have no choice but to believe me," Dongfang Yu said, gathering his courage.

"The other party is a Title Douluo with a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring. His strength cannot be underestimated."

"Besides, Xiao Wu and I are friends. You should trust me," Dongfang Yu said.

Hesitation appeared in the Azure Bull Python's eyes. The other party probably wasn't lying. If Dongfang Yu weren't someone Xiao Wu trusted, there was no way he could know its and Er Ming's names.

Why would Xiao Wu be friends with someone from Spirit Hall? The Azure Bull Python couldn't understand that.

As for whether Xiao Wu had betrayed the two beasts, the Azure Bull Python had not doubted it in the slightest, because that was impossible.

"What is that person's name?" the Azure Bull Python asked after a moment.

Dongfang Yu had completely calmed down. "Tang Hao."

The moment those two words were spoken, not only the Azure Bull Python, but even Yue Guan froze.

Clearly, they both knew that person.

"Tang Hao..." The Azure Bull Python felt somewhat powerless. If it truly was him, then it would absolutely be a disaster for Xiao Wu.

And it couldn't leave the Star Dou Forest...

"Will you really save Xiao Wu?"

"Of course. Tang Hao already has a grudge against Spirit Hall, so dealing with him is only natural. Xiao Wu is my friend, so helping her is only natural as well," Dongfang Yu added.

"The prerequisite is that you let us leave first."

Hearing this, the Azure Bull Python fell silent, unsure whether it should let them go.

"I swear in the name of my martial soul that I will save Xiao Wu. At the same time, as long as I'm here, I will never allow anyone to hurt her. Otherwise, may I die a miserable death." Seeing it deep in thought, Dongfang Yu gave it further reassurance.

"Xiao Yu!" Yue Guan could not help speaking up. Swearing on one's martial soul—was that something he could make so casually?

"It's fine, Uncle Yue." Dongfang Yu smiled.

"Moo!!!"

The Azure Bull Python suddenly let out an enormous roar. Then its body slowly sank into the water. Its dozens-of-meters-long body was quickly about to vanish.

Just as its head was about to enter the water, it left behind a sentence:

"Remember your oath. Leave."

With that, it completely disappeared before them without any hesitation.

"Phew!" After it vanished, Dongfang Yu collapsed onto the ground. Thinking back on it, he was still shaken.

Yue Guan bent down, asking worriedly, "Are you all right?"

"I-I'm fine. Take the Sky-Steed, and let's leave quickly," Dongfang Yu replied.

"Alright."

Very soon, Yue Guan took Dongfang Yu away from that place, flying through the air without obstruction.

The instant the two of them left the forest, deep beneath the central lake of the forest, those humanlike eyes finally closed completely.

The two of them flew for who knew how long before arriving at a relatively desolate place with scarcely any people.

The moment Yue Guan landed, he warily looked around. Only after confirming there was no danger did he relax and say,

"Xiao Yu, this place should be safe."

Dongfang Yu also looked around before letting out a heavy breath. What a close call. Luckily, he had managed to bluff it.

"By the way, Xiao Yu, you..." Yue Guan looked at him, hesitating to speak.

Dongfang Yu smiled lightly. "Uncle Yue, ask whatever you want to ask."

Yue Guan hesitated for a moment. "Forget it. I won't ask."

What Xiao Yu had done today was simply too unbelievable. He had actually persuaded the Azure Bull Python to retreat with just a few words. Yue Guan had originally been prepared to fight to the death.

Moreover, Xiao Yu seemed to have many secrets. He knew things about Xiao Wu and Tang Hao that even Yue Guan did not know. How had he learned of them?

"Uncle Yue, there are indeed many things I can't tell you right now, but you need to understand that you were the one who brought me back to Spirit Hall, and I grew up in Spirit Hall.

No matter when, I will never do anything against Spirit Hall, nor will I ever harm Teacher. Uncle Yue, do you believe me?" Dongfang Yu met Yue Guan's eyes, his expression solemn.

Yue Guan opened his mouth but said nothing for a moment. Dongfang Yu was right. Yue Guan had raised him since childhood. If Dongfang Yu truly wanted to harm Spirit Hall, he would not have saved Yue Guan just now. He could have escaped alone.

"Mm, I believe you." Yue Guan smiled in relief. Everyone had their own secrets. He had his as well.

"Thank you, Uncle Yue." Dongfang Yu smiled brightly.

"Then I'll have to trouble Uncle Yue to keep this secret for me."

Yue Guan nodded slightly. What had happened today absolutely could not be allowed to reach the Pope's ears. The Pope was suspicious by nature and killed without blinking. Who knew what she might do to Xiao Yu?

Humans were not plants or trees; who could be without feelings?

Xiao Yu was someone he had raised since childhood. Though he was loyal to the Pope, he could not let Xiao Yu fall into danger.

"Alright, hurry and absorb the Soul Ring."

Dongfang Yu nodded. He then summoned his light sword. Just as he was about to bring it down, he lightly raised his head and looked toward a certain part of the sky. That was the direction they had fled from!

Azure Bull Python? Today, it had nearly scared him into wetting himself!

One day, he too would look down on it from above!

And Xiao Wu... of course he would not allow anyone else to hurt her!

Because... she was being saved for himself! His oath had never said that he could not hurt her. That was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring, for heaven's sake!

Not long afterward, Dongfang Yu sat cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes, and began absorbing the Soul Ring.

A pale purple Soul Ring floated out of the Sky-Steed's body, then slowly descended above Dongfang Yu's head.

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