"Ah?"
Ye Lingxi was taken aback, " The Fire Phoenix Clan?"
Xiao Yue'er nodded heavily and said, "Mm."
Ye Lingxi frowned and said, " The Fire Phoenix Clan has this ability?"
Xiao Yue'er's eyes revealed a hint of helplessness, "I really can't find any other way. Although I don't believe it either, at least there's a sliver of hope, isn't there?"
Ye Lingxi said, "That's true."
She paused for a moment, then said, "You must have agreed to some conditions he set, right?"
Xiao Yue'er smiled wryly and asked, "How did you know?"
Ye Lingxi said, "I don't believe a Demon Race would save someone unconditionally. Besides, if he really would save your sister unconditionally, you wouldn't be so worried."
Xiao Yue'er was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "You're right, I did agree to one of his conditions."
Ye Lingxi asked curiously, "What are the conditions?"
Xiao Yue'er clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh, but she was completely unaware of it. "He said he would only save my sister if I married him."
"What!"
Ye Lingxi suddenly stood up, slammed her hand on the table, and stared wide-eyed at Xiao Yue'er, "You agreed to him?"
Xiao Yue'er paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Mm."
Ye Lingxi frowned. "Oh dear, why did you agree to him? Do you really believe he can save your sister?"
Xiao Yue'er said in a deep voice, "I really had no other choice, otherwise how could I have agreed to his condition?"
Ye Lingxi immediately said, "You'd be better off looking for my brother than him!"
"Cough cough!"
Su Chen, who was drinking tea, couldn't help but cough twice, glancing at Ye Lingxi with a helpless look in his eyes.
That girl, all she does is cause me trouble all day long.
Xiao Yue'er looked at Ye Lingxi, her brows furrowed. "What did you mean by what you just said?"
"Forehead..."
Ye Lingxi glanced at Su Chen, wanting to say something, but hesitated.
At this moment, Xiao Yue'er seemed to sense something. She opened her palm, and a sound transmission stone appeared in her hand. Then, Xiao Jing's voice came through the stone, " Yue'er, come back for a moment."
Xiao Yue'er's heart sank, and her expression turned slightly grim. After a moment of silence, she replied, "Yes, I'll go back right away."
After saying that, she put away the communication stone, then looked at Ye Lingxi and said, "I'm going back."
Ye Lingxi frowned and asked, "Is Feng Xuan here?"
Xiao Yue'er nodded heavily. "It should be."
Ye Lingxi's bright, clear eyes suddenly darted around, a flash of inspiration appearing in their depths. Then, she turned to Su Chen and Yan Qingwu, a smile appearing on her face. "Brother and Sister Qingwu, why don't we go and take a look?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yue'er was taken aback, but she didn't say anything.
Yan Qingwu frowned, pondered for a moment, and then nodded, "I'm fine with anything."
Ye Lingxi chuckled, then looked at Su Chen, "Where's my brother?"
Su Chen slowly put down his teacup, looked at Ye Lingxi, and his expression revealed a hint of helplessness.
How could he not see through Ye Lingxi's thoughts?
All they wanted was for him to treat Xiao Yue'er's sister.
He wanted to refuse.
But there was nothing he could do; after all, Ye Lingxi was his sister.
She's my own sister, so I'll spoil her.
Su Chen stood up from the stone bench. "Let's go take a look."
Ye Lingxi came to Su Chen 'Su Chen side, then immediately took his right arm, and said with a grin, "Brother is the best!"
Su Chen shook his head and smiled, "Silly girl, let's go."
Ye Lingxi nodded, "Mhm!"
She looked at Xiao Yue'er, "We'll go with you, Sister Xiao, you don't mind, do you?"
Xiao Yue'er shook her head. "Of course I don't mind."
Ye Lingxi smiled slightly, "Then Sister Xiao, please lead the way."
Xiao Yue'er glanced at Su Chen, then nodded and turned to leave.
Su Chen and the others followed behind her.
Hu Xiaotian didn't go with them; he just wanted to sleep and didn't want to go out.
On the way, Ye Lingxi looked at Yan Qingwu, who was expressionless and sullen. After a moment of contemplation, she also took Yan Qingwu's hand.
Yan Qingwu slightly taken aback.
Ye Lingxi said with a grin, "Sister Qingwu, don't be angry. My brother was wrong before. I'll have him apologize to you."
As she spoke, she turned to Su Chen, "Brother, quickly apologize to Sister Qingwu. You really went too far before."
Su Chen glanced at Yan Qingwu and then said, "I'm sorry, I was wrong back then. I sincerely apologize to you now and hope you can forgive me."
Ye Lingxi smiled and turned to look at Yan Qingwu again, "Sister Qingwu, look, my brother has already apologized to you, so please forgive him."
Yan Qingwu rolled her eyes, but a warm feeling still flowed through her heart. "Hmph, it's not impossible to forgive him, but he'll have to find a way to make it up to me afterwards."
Ye Lingxi nudged Su Chen Su Chen's waist with her arm and kept giving him meaningful glances.
Su Chen, with his high emotional intelligence, immediately replied, "Okay, I'll find a way to make up for my past mistakes, as long as you forgive me now."
Yan Qingwu's lips curled up slightly, "Alright then, I forgive you!"
Hehehe.
Ye Lingxi chuckled, then released their hands, pushed Su Chen next to Yan Qingwu, and stood on Su Chen's other side.
Su Chen smiled, then without hesitation took the hands of the two women and strode forward.
Yan Qingwu froze for a moment, but did not break free; a faint smile appeared on her lips.
Half an hour later.
The City Lord's Manor.
Xiao Yue'er led Su Chen and the other two to the main hall.
At this moment, three people were sitting in the main hall.
They were Xiao Jing, a young man, and an old man.
The young man was tall and handsome, dressed in a black robe, exuding a commanding presence. He radiated a unique and aloof aura.
The old man wore a gray robe and appeared frail, yet he seemed to possess a terrifying power. His cloudy eyes occasionally flashed with a sharp glint.
The young man smiled as he watched Xiao Yue'er enter the hall, but when he saw Su Chen Xiao Yue'er her, his brows furrowed and he felt displeased.
But then he noticed Ye Lingxi and Yan Qingwu, and his previous displeasure vanished instantly, replaced by excitement, though he didn't show it.
Xiao Jing also noticed Su Chen and the other two, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he didn't say anything.
At this moment, the young man stepped forward and stood in front of Xiao Yue'er, smiling slightly, " Yue'er, you've agreed after all."
Xiao Yue'er remained expressionless. " Feng Xuan, can you please stop calling me that in such a disgusting way?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Xuan's expression visibly darkened.
You filthy bitch, I'll make you kneel before me one day!
Even so, he quickly composed himself and smiled confidently, "Don't worry, treating your sister will be a piece of cake."
Xiao Yue'er's face remained expressionless. "I hope so."