Zhu Yu was furious. He summoned the God-Subduing Mace and was about to head outside.
Ning Xiang was genuinely afraid that a fight between them would leave the Eastern Sea without a moment's peace. She hastily spoke up. "Ming Old Dog only planted a life-share gu in me. Do you really need to get this worked up?"
"A life-share gu?"
Ning Xiang nodded and motioned for Zhu Yu to release her from the Immortal-Binding Rope.
Zhu Yu snorted. "He really did give you his life. No, I cannot let him outdo me."
Ning Xiang: "???"
She protectively covered the Five-Colored Stone on her wrist and refused with righteous conviction. "You've served me in bed several times. By rights, I should be the one rewarding you with treasures."
Zhu Yu: "..."
"How could I make you put in all that effort and spend your own money too?" Ning Xiang patted Zhu Yu's shoulder and said earnestly, "Consort Zhu, don't try to take the shortcut of bribing me. You should engage in healthy competition with your rivals."
Zhu Yu did not understand a single word she said, but that did not stop him from ignoring all of it.
"You truly won't return to the Demon Domain with me?" Zhu Yu looked at her.
Ning Xiang said, "You have your reasons for going back, and naturally, I have my reasons for staying in the Eastern Sea.
"My parents are both here. What they want to protect is what I want to protect too."
"Big Cat Zhu, I promise I'll keep myself safe. When we meet again, I'll give you my answer. All right?"
Zhu Yu gazed steadily at her, silent for a long time. Just as Ning Xiang was about to say something to ease the atmosphere, he gathered her into his arms