"It was actually... him..." Li Yunchan stared blankly at Qin Hao, disbelief in her eyes, but even more than that, shock and gratitude.
The scene of their first meeting at the Myriad Origins Treasure Pavilion in Tianquan City surfaced before her eyes.
Back then, after entering the rear courtyard of the Myriad Origins Treasure Pavilion, Li Yunchan had immediately surveyed the situation inside.
There was no need to mention Jing Lie and his two companions.
Although Qin Hao had been beneath the courtyard's eaves, Li Yunchan had noticed him as well.
What was more, Qin Hao was only an Early-Stage Dao-Origin Divine Lord.
Although Li Yunchan had been surprised and puzzled, she had not asked any questions. Likewise... precisely because Qin Hao was only an Early-Stage Dao-Origin Divine Lord, his cultivation was far beneath that of Jing Lie and his two companions.
Li Yunchan had naturally walked over to Qin Hao, for no other reason than that his cultivation was lower, making him easier for her to keep under control.
After all, compared with Jing Lie and his two companions...
Especially Jing Lie, who was not only a Half-Step Divine King but also clearly harbored ill intentions toward her, Qin Hao was naturally her choice.
Only...
What Li Yunchan had not expected was that her approaching Qin Hao would cause Jing Lie to bear a grudge against him as well.
She had dragged Qin Hao into trouble.
Li Yunchan had felt somewhat guilty about that. This was also why, after the person who would safeguard the Soul-Sealing Casket had been decided, she had taken the initiative to show Qin Hao goodwill and offer him protection.
But...
Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined that the person who would ultimately protect her and save her life would be Qin Hao!