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As Gu Yue spoke, a solemn look entered her eyes.

Of everyone she knew, she trusted Li Qingyue even more than Di Tian and Zi JI.

After all, Di Tian and Zi JI could attack her, and she could attack them in return.

But because of the Protector Contract, no matter how strong Gu Yue became, she could never raise a hand against Li Qingyue.

That rule left Gu Yue with virtually no hostility toward him.

As he listened, the young man quietly studied her. A thoughtful look entered his dark eyes, and after two seconds of reflection, he slowly nodded.

"Of course I can help you take the bloodline power that belongs to Tang Wulin. But what's in it for me?"

Li Qingyue held Gu Yue's gaze as he spoke. She met his eyes and felt the calm in them.

Hesitation flashed through her eyes, and she sighed softly.

"If Tang Wulin didn't have some strange power inside him, I wouldn't need you. I could deal with him myself."

"But that power is too strange. I don't know where it came from, yet it keeps affecting my mind and consciousness."

Gu Yue raised a hand as she spoke. A wisp of silver power swirled in her palm—the power of the Silver Dragon King.

But that power was not especially strong right now, and a rare weariness showed in her eyes.

"I don't know whether it's the will of this plane affecting me or some other power."

"But I can feel my resolve toward Tang Wulin weakening more and more."

"The longer we spend together, the more easily he influences me. If I can't make up my mind now, it may become harder and harder later."

Gu Yue sighed again. She did want to kill Tang Wulin, but if possible,