If she encountered a beast like a rock ape—one that favored humans—the outcome would be unimaginable.
Her already pale face turned even whiter.
With this senior here, the Purple Spirit Crystal must already be gone. There's no reason to stay… I need to find somewhere safe to heal.
Enduring the pain, Yun Yun bowed again.
"Senior, since you are cultivating here, I won't disturb you any longer…"
Zhu Chen did not respond.
Relief quietly spread through her heart.
She bowed one last time and turned to leave.
Just then—
A deafening roar echoed from outside the cave.
A rock ape.
Yun Yun's body stiffened, and she instinctively stepped back.
Damn it. Why would such a low-level beast be here?
Had the earlier devastation driven all the weaker beasts into this area?
Her fists clenched tightly as struggle flashed across her face.
Low-level magical beasts acted purely on instinct, and rock apes were especially dangerous.
If she fell into their hands, death would be a mercy.
Compared to that, staying here—where intelligent, transformed beasts resided—was safer.
Moreover, the senior before her seemed… approachable.
After a brief hesitation, Yun Yun made her decision.
"Senior, I was injured by the Amethyst Winged Lion King. May I stay here to recuperate for a few days? Once my cultivation recovers and I can open my storage ring, I will repay you generously."
"Fine."
"Thank you, Senior."
Relieved, Yun Yun found a concealed spot and began treating the wound on her chest.
Zhu Chen paid her no attention.
With her cultivation sealed, she posed no threat whatsoever.
"Huh? There are pills here?"
While tending her injuries, Yun Yun suddenly noticed several medicine bottles nearby.
She picked one up, sniffed it, and her eyes immediately lit up.
These were pills for healing injuries and restoring cultivation.
She instinctively wanted to take them, but quickly hesitated.
They likely belonged to that senior.
Standing up, she asked respectfully, "Senior, may I borrow these pills? Once I recover, I will repay you tenfold."
"Take them if you want."
Zhu Chen did not refuse.
The pills Xiao Yan had given him were too low-grade to be of any use.
Besides, Yun Yun's respectful attitude had put him in a good mood.
Since he was acting as a senior, it would be unbecoming to be stingy.
If she wanted these useless pills, she could have them.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Warcraft Mountain Range,
Xiao Yan, carrying the Xuan Heavy Ruler on his back, swiftly moved through the forest toward the outskirts.
Having obtained the Companion Amethyst Source and the Purple Spirit Crystal, he planned to head to a nearby city first to purchase some medicinal ingredients.
First, to refine the Emperor Extreme Pill for Zhu Chen.
Second, to process the Companion Amethyst Source in preparation for absorbing the Purple Flame.
Though this Purple Flame was merely a sixth-ranked beast flame, it would still advance his Flame Mantra by one rank.
Moreover, refining the Purple Flame would give him valuable experience in controlling fire, paving the way for absorbing the Azure Lotus Earth Heart Flame in the future.
He had already made up his mind: after refining the Purple Flame, he would seek out the Azure Lotus Earth Heart Flame.
As for the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, who guarded it, he would deal with him next time.
After all, he already knew the flame's exact location!
"Xun'er, don't worry. I've arrived much earlier this time. Queen Medusa should still be waiting to seize the Azure Lotus Earth Heart Flame from its lotus pedestal!"
"As long as I avoid meeting her at the appointed time, there won't be any emotional entanglement. My heart belongs only to you..."
Xiao Yan reached out and touched the five-patterned purple-gold card Xun'er had given him, his eyes filled with determination, as if he had made a firm decision.
Medusa might be alluring, but she couldn't compare to Xun'er!
Besides, he hadn't even seen Medusa's face yet.
"I didn't expect you to be so pure-hearted. Are you truly willing to pass up a Dou Zong-level ally like that?"
Yao Lao's voice emerged from the storage ring, tinged with a hint of regret.
Queen Medusa was a Dou Zong powerhouse who could dominate the Jia Ma Empire, and the women of the Snake-People Tribe were known for their voluptuous figures. Even the woman-averse Ice Emperor Hai Bodong couldn't resist their charm.
He hadn't thought this disciple could withstand such temptation.
Heh, how could a mere Dou Zong compare to the bond between Xun'er and me?"
Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, a confident smile on his lips.
He continued, "Besides, I have Brother Zhu by my side.
He killed the Amethyst Winged Lion King with a single strike, so his strength is likely on par with a Dou Zong. As for the three-year agreement with Nalan Yanran, don't worry, Teacher.
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