"You've made progress quite quickly," a familiar voice reached Ye Yun's ears.
He immediately raised his guard, wondering when the person had appeared. The other party's movements were incredibly stealthy.
Soon, the person appeared above a large tree in front of Ye Yun, sitting on a branch that extended over the path. Her long legs swung back and forth playfully.
"Dark Charm?" Ye Yun immediately recognized her. He didn't know why, but her aura felt somewhat similar to… Yu Zizhong? Maybe it was because they both had the aura of a dark mage.
Dark Charm smiled: “Haha, I thought you had already forgotten me.”
Ye Yun responded solemnly: “A person who shows great kindness to me will never be forgotten!”
Dark Charm immediately let out a "pfft" of laughter, shaking like a flower branch in the wind.
Her laughter instantly drew out Ye Tong and Luo Lan. The two women were among the most vigilant in the Huayun Sect, fearing that another poisoning incident might occur…
Looking at Ye Tong's still somewhat pale delicate face, Ye Yun suddenly felt a pang of guilt. She had killed to protect him, yet he had buried himself in cultivation, never even saying a word of concern to her. He really wanted to slap himself hard.
"It's one of us," Ye Yun quickly said, afraid that a fight would break out, which was not something he wanted to see. Firstly, this was the Huayun Sect, and a fight would inevitably bring more trouble; secondly, even if Ye Yun and Ye Tong teamed up, they might not win against Dark Charm, let alone Ye Tong alone.
Dark Charm's gaze swept over Ye Tong and stopped on Luo Lan, revealing a thoughtful look in her eyes.
Soon, she concealed this expression and said casually: “Haha, seeing you looking so serious, the gentleman you are, I didn't expect you to have a hidden beauty.”
Ye Yun was at a loss for words at her remark. Strange expressions appeared on the faces of Ye Tong and Luo Lan.
Dark Charm suddenly became serious: “Enough joking. I didn't come to play today. Pack your things quickly and come with me.”
"Go where?"Ye Yun did not ask 'Why follow you,' because he had a special sense of trust in An Zhi Mei.
'Qianlong Valley.' Ye Yun scratched his head. Qianlong Valley? Elder Feng never mentioned it to him.
Seeing Ye Yun in deep thought, An Zhi Mei simply explained, 'Qianlong Valley is a cultivation holy land that the world doesn't know much about. Because danger can occur at any moment in Qianlong Valley, only those with considerable strength are aware of it.
Qianlong Valley is surrounded by thick white fog all year round. Those with exceptional eyesight can see within ten meters; those with poor eyesight can only see within two to three meters, making it quite difficult to navigate. Yet, it is a valuable place for cultivation. Back then…'
An Zhi Mei recalled the time when he trained arduously in Qianlong Valley, holding the ultimate sword, battling among the magical beasts of the valley, making the heavens and earth tremble. From him, one could feel a natural imperial aura. At that time, he was also incredibly charming…
As the memories gradually flooded back, An Zhi Mei sat dazedly on a tree branch, occasionally showing a sweet smile. Ye Yun was stunned by the sight…
Ye Tong and Luo Lan exchanged glances. As women, they naturally understood what An Zhi Mei's sweet smile implied, and couldn't help feeling a little expectant. Such a woman should be the happiest, they thought. When would they get to taste that unprecedented happiness themselves?
After a long while, An Zhi Mei suddenly came back to his senses, secretly glancing at the people under the tree, and blushed deeply as he lowered his head.
If Hua Yun and the others had seen An Zhi Mei's expression at that moment, they might have had a heart attack on the spot. How could they possibly associate the witch in their impression with this… delicate little woman?
An Zhi Mei glared at Ye Yun, finally returning to normal, irritated that Ye Yun hadn't reminded him.
She straightforwardly gave Ye Yun a hard time: 'Alright, quickly pack up. And, do you want your two friends to come along?'
Her meaning was obvious, pointing at Ye Tong and Luo Lan with her chin.
Ye Yun's mind went blank, and he quickly explained, 'We are not lovers, we are friends.'
'Oh——' An Zhi Mei dragged the sound long. 'Then it's settled, let's go together. That way, the journey won't be lonely.'
Ye Yun once again broke out in a cold sweat…
