Hearing what Huayue said, Xiao Yufan actually felt a bit reluctant to bring up any conditions. Women—why does having a pretty face always make it so hard for a man to make a move?
The eldest apprentice from Baihua Island must definitely be a beautiful woman!
Thinking it over, Xiao Yufan figured rescuing someone wouldn’t make him lose out. On one hand, he could obtain the Tianzang Flower, and on the other, he could play the hero saving a fair damsel—just imagining the image made him feel instantly more impressive.
“Let’s go save her first!”
Ying’er was still watching nearby, so naturally Xiao Yufan had to hold himself back a bit. As for whether Huayue would offer herself in gratitude, that matter could be discussed more privately later.
Hearing Xiao Yufan actually agree, Huayue’s face finally broke into a charming smile. The other women also gradually quieted down, now clearly viewing Xiao Yufan and his companions as their lifeline.
Led by Huayue, Xiao Yufan and the others crossed a small hill and soon arrived at the place where they had fled earlier.
“The Tianzang Flower prefers shade and cold—it’s understandable it grows here, but how did you find this place?”
Xiao Yufan clearly saw some messy footprints on the ground, vividly imagining how desperate the women must have been then. The fierce beast’s strength was indeed formidable; from these traces of battle alone, one could tell that the creature was no easy opponent.
“It was all the doing of the Beixing Island people. They tricked us here, and must have discovered that beast here from the beginning.”
Mentioning Beixing Island, Huayue’s beautiful eyes filled with a touch of icy coldness. Among the three major islands of the South Sea, Beixing Island and Baihua Island had always been unfriendly, yet both sides had held back with mutual caution—never truly engaging in open conflict. Who could have guessed that this time, as soon as they entered this mysterious area, the people of Beixing Island would strike first.
“It’s also your fault for being too naive, falling for their tricks so easily.”
Xiao Yufan shook his head, not dwelling too much on the feud between Beixing Island and Baihua Island. True, he would save that woman, but that didn’t mean he wanted to get involved in their messy affairs—he still had more important matters to attend to.
If even the outer regions of this mysterious area contained rare treasures like the Tianzang Flower, one could only imagine how many treasures that would stir his heart in the deeper, inner regions. The legacy left behind from the previous ancient martial cultivation era—it was enough to make one’s blood race with excitement.
Pouting slightly, Huayue didn’t deny Xiao Yufan’s words. They had practically never left Baihua Island before—how could they possibly see through the schemes of those annoying Beixing Island fellows? Fortunately, this time they had encountered good people.
Would Xiao Yufan feel even more awkward if he knew Huayue and the others considered him a good person? After all, his reasons for rescuing them weren’t out of pure kindness, but because of the Tianzang Flower.
“Head north, there’s movement over there!”
Coming to a halt, Xiao Yufan carefully sensed the fluctuations of energy around him before confirming that there were signs of battle in the north. The eldest apprentice from Baihua Island must be no ordinary person to have lasted this long.
But from now on, it would be a classic scene of the hero rescuing the beauty!
Although Xiao Yufan deliberately slowed his pace, he was still incredibly fast. Seeing this, Huayue became even more convinced she had found the right person, for this man’s speed was no less impressive than the eldest apprentice’s.
In the quiet valley, even footsteps sounded very clear. The closer they got to the north, the clearer the sounds of battle became.
As the sound of rushing water reached Xiao Yufan’s ears, a graceful figure appeared within his vision. Before this graceful figure stood a fierce beast, one whose name even Xiao Yufan couldn’t recognize.
“Be careful!”
Perhaps having heard the noise from their side, the woman slightly turned her head. Her beautiful eyes met Xiao Yufan’s gaze directly. Although her face was veiled, it couldn’t hide the breathtaking beauty beneath those lively eyes!
Her eyes were like autumn waters, her skin as smooth as jade, her eyebrows like rainbows. Her fragrance could be sensed even from a hundred meters away!
Such descriptions felt too simple for Xiao Yufan to describe this woman’s beauty. If he were to describe her, he would add four more lines after those:
Clad in white, emerging from clouds,
Her peerless beauty descends into the mundane world.
Exuding pure and refined aura,
Even the evening breeze feels shy before her.
As Xiao Yufan was appraising this woman, she was also looking at him.
The fierce beast naturally didn’t miss this opportunity. Taking advantage of her momentary distraction, it quickly launched an attack. Its massive body didn’t hinder its speed at all—it was surprisingly nimble.
After calling out the warning, Xiao Yufan suddenly increased his speed. Since he had promised Huayue to rescue the woman, naturally he didn’t want to see the beast succeed!
The sudden appearance of a stranger caused Huayue a brief moment of surprise, but she quickly recovered. Letting out a low hum, her delicate figure swiftly retreated a few steps.
The beast’s enormous paw came crashing down exactly where she had stood moments ago. Her back chilled with cold sweat as she barely escaped. This creature was like an indestructible cockroach—its thick hide rendered her powerless.
Hearing Hua Yue’s words, Xiao Yu Fan felt somewhat embarrassed to bring up any conditions. Women, with their beautiful faces, always make it so hard for men to act decisively!
The senior sister of Hundred Flowers Island must surely be a beautiful woman!
Xiao Yu Fan pondered for a moment. Going to save someone wouldn’t be a loss for him. On one hand, he could obtain the Heavenly Burial Flower, and on the other, he could play the hero and save the damsel in distress. Just thinking about it made his image instantly seem grander…
“Let’s go save her first!”
With Ying’er watching beside him, Xiao Yu Fan naturally had to restrain himself a bit. As for whether Hua Yue would offer herself in gratitude, that was something better discussed privately.
Seeing that Xiao Yu Fan had actually agreed, a beautiful smile finally appeared on Hua Yue’s face. The other women also gradually calmed down. Now, they clearly regarded Xiao Yu Fan and his companions as their lifeline.
Led by Hua Yue, Xiao Yu Fan and the others crossed a small hill and soon arrived at the place they had fled from earlier.
“The Heavenly Burial Flower thrives in shade and cold, so it’s no surprise it grows here. But how did you manage to find this place…”
Noticing the chaotic footprints on the ground, Xiao Yu Fan could imagine how狼狈 these women must have been at the time. It had to be said that the beast’s strength was definitely not to be underestimated. Just from the traces of the battle, it was clear that the creature was not easy to deal with.
“It was the people from North Star Island. They tricked us into coming here. They must have known about the beast from the start!”
At the mention of North Star Island, a cold glint appeared in Hua Yue’s beautiful eyes. Among the three major islands of the South Sea, North Star Island and Hundred Flowers Island had always been at odds, but they had never truly clashed due to mutual caution. Who would have thought that as soon as they entered the mysterious land, the people from North Star Island would strike first.
“It’s also your fault for being too naive, so easily deceived!”
Xiao Yu Fan shook his head, not putting too much thought into the feud between North Star Island and Hundred Flowers Island. He would save the woman, but that didn’t mean he was willing to get involved in this mess. He had more important things to do.
On the outskirts of this mysterious land, there existed such a rare treasure as the Heavenly Burial Flower. It was hard to imagine what other treasures lay in the heart of the land, things that would make his heart race. The legacy left by the ancient martial era was enough to stir a sense of热血澎湃.
Pouting slightly, Hua Yue didn’t deny Xiao Yu Fan’s words. They had almost never left Hundred Flowers Island, so how could they possibly understand the scheming minds of those讨厌的家伙 from North Star Island? Luckily, this time they had encountered good people.
If Xiao Yu Fan knew that Hua Yue and the others regarded him as a good person, he might feel even more embarrassed. After all, he wasn’t saving them out of overflowing kindness, but for the sake of the Heavenly Burial Flower.
“Head north, there’s movement there!”
Stopping in his tracks, Xiao Yu Fan carefully sensed the fluctuations in the surrounding aura, confirming that there was indeed a commotion to the north. The senior sister of Hundred Flowers Island was definitely no ordinary person, able to hold out for so long.
But next, it would be a scene of the hero saving the beauty!
Although Xiao Yu Fan deliberately slowed his pace, he was still astonishingly fast. Seeing this, Hua Yue became even more certain that she had found the right person, as this man’s speed was on par with her senior sister.
In the quiet valley, even the sound of footsteps was very clear. The closer they got to the north, the clearer the sounds of battle became.
As the sound of flowing water reached Xiao Yu Fan’s ears, a graceful figure appeared in his line of sight. In front of that figure was a beast whose name Xiao Yu Fan couldn’t even recall.
“Be careful!”
Perhaps hearing the noise from this side, the woman glanced over, her beautiful eyes meeting Xiao Yu Fan’s. Though her face was veiled, it couldn’t hide the倾城之色 beneath those灵动 eyes.
Eyes like autumn water, skin like jade, eyebrows like a rainbow, fragrance carried by the wind from a hundred meters away!
Such descriptions, Xiao Yu Fan felt, were too simple to capture the woman’s beauty. If he were to describe her, he would add four more lines after these.
Plain clothes emerging from white clouds,绝世容颜 entering the mortal world, a body full of清灵气, shyness carried by the evening breeze!
As Xiao Yu Fan observed the woman, she too turned her gaze upon him.
The beast naturally wouldn’t miss this opportunity. Taking advantage of the woman’s distraction, it quickly launched an attack. Its massive size didn’t hinder its speed; instead, it was remarkably agile.
After Xiao Yu Fan’s warning, his speed suddenly increased. Since he had promised Hua Yue to save the woman, he naturally didn’t want to see the beast succeed.
The appearance of a stranger briefly surprised Hua Yun, but she quickly regained her composure. With a muffled grunt, her delicate body swiftly retreated a few steps.
The beast’s massive paw slammed down heavily, right where she had been standing. In her惊魂未定 state, a cold sweat broke out on her back. This beast was like an indestructible cockroach, its thick hide making it impossible for her to deal any damage.
Seeing the woman easily avoid the attack without injury, Xiao Yu Fan couldn’t help but feel surprised. He could sense that her strength was slightly above his, likely at the mid-level of the先天之境. With such strength, how could she be so狼狈 by a beast?
The beast itself was also in a sorry state. Its thick hide was undeniable, but after being纠缠 by the woman for so long, it had fallen into a rage. It was determined to tear this human apart!
“Friend, could you lend a hand? I’ll surely repay you generously afterward!”
Hua Yun didn’t know that Xiao Yu Fan had been invited by Hua Yue, merely taking him for a passerby. But from the man’s speed, she understood that Xiao Yu Fan’s strength was certainly not weak.
“No need for repayment. Consider it a hero saving a beauty, not bad at all…”
Xiao Yu Fan smiled, his eyes never leaving Hua Yun’s紧致 figure. He believed that beneath the white veil lay a倾城之色. Otherwise, why would the woman hide herself?
A cold glint flashed in Hua Yun’s eyes. She detested men looking at her in such a way. If it weren’t for her uncertainty about Xiao Yu Fan’s background and the threat of the beast, she would have taught this man a lesson for亵渎 her with his gaze.
Unbeknownst to him, a casual glance had planted a seed of resentment in the beauty’s heart! However, he wasn’t someone driven by lust; he knew what needed to be done at this moment.
His eyes swept over the beast’s massive body, but soon, Xiao Yu Fan’s gaze settled on the fiery red Heavenly Burial Flower. To obtain such a treasure, even if it meant battling the beast, it didn’t seem like a bad deal…
The beast itself was also in a terrible state. Its thick hide was indeed formidable, but after being engaged in battle with this woman for so long, it had fallen into a rage. It was determined to tear this human to shreds!
“Esteemed friend, could you possibly lend me your aid? I shall reward you handsomely upon success!”
Huayue didn’t know that Xiao Yufan had been summoned by Huayue—she merely assumed him to be a passerby. Judging by this man’s speed, she immediately understood that Xiao Yufan’s strength must certainly be formidable.
“No need for any reward. Consider it a case of a hero rescuing a beauty—it’s quite satisfying on its own.”
Xiao Yufan smiled, his gaze never leaving Huayue’s slender figure. He believed that beneath that white veil must lie a peerless beauty; otherwise, why would this woman hide herself?
A flicker of icy coldness flashed in Huayue’s eyes. She deeply disliked men looking at her this way. If it weren’t for her uncertainty regarding Xiao Yufan’s true strength and the threat of the beast still present, she would definitely teach this man a harsh lesson for daring to disrespect her with his eyes alone.
Unaware that a single glance had already created a grudge in the beauty’s heart, Xiao Yufan wasn’t the type to lose his head to lust. He knew exactly what he should do at this moment.
Sweeping his gaze past the beast’s massive body, Xiao Yufan’s eyes quickly locked onto the crimson-red Tianzang Flower. Obtaining that treasure would make fighting against the beast seem not such a bad deal after all…
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