Not only Xiao Yufan felt surprised, but the other men also showed signs of doubt. None of them, despite being experienced fighters, had figured out a good way to escape, yet this woman—whom they had considered a burden—claimed to have a solution!
“Why do you all look so disbelieving? If you don’t want to leave this place, then forget it!”
Her tempting red lips curled upward slightly, and Wang Yuxuan’s pretty face carried a playful smile. Yet her beautiful eyes remained fixed on Xiao Yufan.
The latter couldn’t help but feel the intensity of her gaze and coughed dryly. Why was this girl staring at him so strangely? Was there something wrong with his face? Even if he was handsome, she shouldn’t stare so openly.
“How could we not believe you? If you can get us off this deserted island, Yuxuan, we’ll definitely be grateful!” Ye Kong’s mouth twitched slightly. He couldn’t figure out what was so special about Xiao Yufan that so many excellent women were drawn to him. Was there no room left for other men?
“Your gratitude means little to me!” Wang Yuxuan replied, now more like a proud princess. She showed no courtesy to Ye Kong, her pouting lips slightly defiant. She continued to fix her gaze on Xiao Yufan, clearly implying that she only wanted his gratitude—what others thought was irrelevant.
“If Yuxuan can get us off this island, we will naturally all thank you, and of course, that includes me!” Xiao Yufan smiled and shook his head, deliberately emphasizing the word “me.” Though he didn’t understand why she cared so much about his thanks, if she could indeed lead all ten of them off the island, a hundred thank-yous wouldn’t be excessive.
“Hehe, see? Who told you to always pretend not to notice me!” Wang Yuxuan playfully glared at Xiao Yufan, her smile growing even brighter. Her innocent expression stirred something deep within him, but he quickly suppressed the feeling. This girl was Wang Wei’s sister—how could he possibly think like that?
Beside them, Cheng Ying smiled gently, seemingly unbothered by Yuxuan’s words. She was a smart woman, with her own subtle thoughts, but she never let them show easily.
As Yuxuan finished speaking, a palm-sized metal plate had already appeared in her delicate hand.
“An artifact…”
Everyone was stunned, unsure of what the beautiful woman intended to do. In the ensuing silence, Cheng Ying’s surprised voice reached Xiao Yufan’s ears.
“What’s an artifact?”
Xiao Yufan immediately asked, puzzled and curious. He really couldn’t see anything unusual about the small metal plate, except for a faint ripple of energy emanating from it.
An artifact is a weapon refined and cultivated using internal energy by experts at the Tian Ling realm or above. It typically holds immense destructive power. If a先天-level expert were to possess an offensive artifact, they could even rival someone at the Tong Ling realm!
Cheng Ying explained, glancing repeatedly at Wang Yuxuan. Possessing an artifact, even a non-offensive one, was enough to prove she wasn’t an ordinary girl. After all, even the younger generation of the Guardian Temple might not necessarily have an artifact.
Ye Kong, Nuotiangong, and the others were no strangers to the world’s wonders. After their initial surprise, they quickly regained their composure, though their gazes at the woman had subtly changed.
“What a perceptive elder sister you are! Yes, it is indeed an artifact, but it’s just a supportive one—it doesn’t have any offensive power at all!” Wang Yuxuan said cheerfully to Cheng Ying, her beautiful eyes blinking playfully, as if trying to befriend her. With the two girls now speaking, everyone fell silent—including Xiao Yufan.
An item crafted by a Tian Ling expert was rare and precious indeed. He had never even seen an artifact in his entire life. Compared to the young experts from the Guardian Temple and hidden clans, he truly felt less fortunate.
Still, could this palm-sized metal plate, even if it was an artifact, really carry ten people off the island? Xiao Yufan pondered silently after calming himself.
“This auxiliary artifact is called a space vessel. By channeling internal energy or martial force into it, it can achieve flight, although the energy consumption is quite high. However, if shared among everyone, the burden won’t be too great.”
As if seeing through Xiao Yufan’s thoughts, Wang Yuxuan spoke again. At this point, everyone present was visibly shaken.
Flight? This artifact was too incredible! Although not as impressive as an offensive one, in their current situation, this was exactly what they needed most.
His eyes burning with desire, Xiao Yufan almost wanted to snatch the artifact from her hands. A flying artifact was truly a must-have for any opportunist.
Glancing at the expressions of the others around him, Xiao Yufan’s eyes flickered. Damn it, he was sure others were thinking the same thing. This girl was too naive to reveal such a treasure so openly.
“Now, is there anything we need to do?” Xiao Yufan thought to himself but knew he couldn’t really act on it. Even if she were a stranger, he wouldn’t have dared to take advantage, let alone such a beautiful girl who was also Wang Wei’s half-sister.
“Later, we’ll need to take turns channeling energy into this flying artifact. It should be enough to get us off the island. If we’re unlucky, we might just fall into the sea!” Wang Yuxuan said casually, causing Ye Kong and others to shiver involuntarily. Falling into the sea would be worse than being stranded here…
From her sly eyes, Xiao Yufan could tell she was just teasing them. A flying artifact wouldn’t be so unreliable. Besides, ten people taking turns to support it would more than suffice.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Yuxuan slowly tossed the metal plate into the air. A thin line of white light connected her palm to the plate, and then, the plate rapidly expanded, finally hovering midair like a large ship. The name “space vessel” was indeed fitting.
With a gentle push of her foot, Yuxuan gracefully leapt toward the vessel, landing steadily on it. The flying artifact didn’t even tremble.
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