Yang Fei had always been wary of Xiao Xuanya.

Even after she confessed to him about being the Blood Slave.

Yang Fei was constantly on guard against this fairy-like woman.

There was no helping it, human hearts are unpredictable, and the Mortal World is even more treacherous.

If Xiao Xuanya hadn't insisted on staying, Yang Fei would have driven her away long ago.

Yang Fei could never have imagined that Xiao Xuanya's feelings for him were so profound.

Li Chunniang saw Yang Fei lost in a daze and snorted through her nose.

"Blood-cloth Tower and Xuan Ying Pavilion originally didn't interfere with each other, but for your sake, this foolish girl Xiao Xuanya has already decided to take action against Xuan Ying Pavilion," she said.

"I came here today, first, to confirm whether you have the capability to confront Xuan Ying Pavilion,"

"second, to confirm whether you are worth such sacrifices from Xiao Xuanya, and third, to explain things to our employer," she added.

At this point, she sneered.

"I have to admit, you are very strong," she said.

"But you don't have any feelings for Xiao Xuanya at all; she really isn't worth your effort."

Shou Jing Gong added with a smile, "Lady Spring, that's not entirely true,"

"I think those two kids are quite well-matched, you..."

"Shut your mouth!"

Li Chunniang cut Shou Jing Gong off.

She turned to look at Yang Fei and coldly said, "I'm taking Xuanya away, fend for yourself."

Shou Jing Gong was stunned into a daze.

"Lady Spring, didn't we have an agreement?" he said.

"As long as Yang Fei passes your test, let Xiao Xuanya assist Yang Fei..."

Li Chunniang turned around and stared coldly at Shou Jing Gong.

"I've changed my mind, how about that? Are you going to fight me over it?" she said.

Shou Jing Gong's face, veins bulging, stammered, "No, I just think we elders should keep our word..."

Li Chunniang snorted, "I'm a bounty hunter, what grand principles are you talking to me about?"

"Are you insane?"

She turned and waved her hand, "We're pulling out!"

From a dark corner, several assassin's silhouettes moved, slowly retreating outward.

Shou Jing Gong opened his mouth wide, but was unable to speak.

Yang Fei lit a cigarette and watched Li Chunniang impassively, saying nothing.

"Master..."

Just then, from outside the garage door, a sultry voice drifted into the garage.

Yang Fei turned around and saw Xiao Xuanya standing at the door in a black dress, looking strikingly beautiful.

Her hair was tied up high, her figure slim and exquisite, like a tulip blooming in the night.

Li Chunniang saw Xiao Xuanya and snorted.

"You've arrived just in time. This place is dangerous, hurry and follow your master," she said.

"No, I won't leave..."

Xiao Xuanya smiled faintly.

She glanced at Yang Fei, her bewitching eyes showing a rare sincerity.

"I want to stay and help Yang Fei," she said.

"Silly child, Xuan Ying Pavilion is a century-old Martial Arts Holy Land," Li Chunniang said.

"This time, Huang Da and the Elder Senior Brother of Xuan Ying Pavilion died in Yannan, this is no trivial matter," she continued.

"The experts they send will definitely be extremely powerful, we should avoid them for now," she advised.

Anxiousness finally showed on Li Chunniang's face.

Xiao Xuanya shook her head.

"Ever since the last time he embraced me to shield me from the sniper bullet, I haven't been able to bring myself to harm him," she said.

"And in the Birch Forest, the moment I pulled the trigger, my gun involuntarily tilted to one side," she continued.

"I knew then, I had become his captive," she admitted.

Turning around slowly, Xiao Xuanya's alluring eyes gazed at Yang Fei, filled with tenderness.

"Whether he dislikes me or drives me away, I can't seem to leave him," she confessed.

Li Chunniang's expression was conflicted.

Finally, she stomped her foot, "Yang Fei, what do you say?"

Yang Fei was moved, but his tone remained indifferent.

"Miss Xiao, you should still go," he said.

"I am surrounded by formidable enemies. If something were to go wrong, I'd have no way to explain it to your master," Yang Fei said.

Xiao Xuanya forced a sorrowful smile, her expression filled with unparalleled misery.

"Master, do you see? He has no affection for me at all," she said.

"But what does it matter? Love is sometimes a one-sided affair," her master replied.

"Hmph, you're hopeless. I'm not dealing with you anymore," Li Chunniang scoffed.

With a heavy stomping of her foot, Li Chunniang quickly left the garage.

Outside, shadows flickered, and the assassins from Blood-cloth Tower had left in an instant.

Watching Li Chunniang's departure, Shou Jing Gong became greatly agitated.

He turned around and patted Yang Fei on the shoulder.

"There's no time for unnecessary words. I will try my best to block the enemies from Xuan Ying Pavilion for you," Shou Jing Gong declared.

"If I can't hold them off... you'll have to manage on your own," he said.

After he had spoken, he turned and hurried after Li Chunniang.

In the garage, only Yang Fei and Xiao Xuanya were left.

Xiao Xuanya gave a mournful smile, her eyes brimming with emotion.

"Yang Fei, am I very cheap?" she asked.

"Even though I know you dislike me, I still stubbornly cling to you."

Avoiding her gaze, Yang Fei replied, "How can that be? You are a good woman."

"But I truly hope you wouldn't get involved."

"Last time you killed that Eldest Senior Brother by catching him off guard," he mentioned.

"The terror of Xuan Ying Pavilion is beyond our imagination," he added.

Xiao Xuanya shook her head.

"I know Xuan Ying Pavilion is terrifying, but since I killed him, there's no reason to let you bear it alone," she argued.

"Besides, it took me a long time to feel the warmth of the Mortal World by your side."

"If even this little warmth can't be retained, what's the point of living?" she questioned.

As she spoke, a faint blush appeared on Xiao Xuanya's pale face.

"However, seeing you care so much about me makes me quite happy," she admitted.

She waved at Yang Fei.

"It's late, go rest. I have classes early tomorrow," she said.

After speaking, Xiao Xuanya turned and walked out through the garage door.

Yang Fei stared blankly at her, his mind in turmoil.

Xiao Xuanya walked over a hundred meters before turning back.

"Yang Fei, are we friends?" she called out.

Yang Fei nodded, "Of course."

Xiao Xuanya flashed a flirtatious smile, her beautiful face immediately vibrant.

She waved at Yang Fei, exited the underground garage, and never looked back.

Yang Fei stood disconsolate, paused for a while, and then also left the underground garage.

Meanwhile, in Shan Province Capital City, at Fanlin Temple.

Golden Buddha was welcoming a very prestigious group of guests.

It was already midnight.

At the foot of Fanlin Temple, Golden Buddha, unusually dressed in a suit, stood erect at the roadside.

Behind him, the group from Three Swords, Two Gods, and Five Ghost Kings stood in a line, equally upright.

All of them were staring toward the western road, expectantly.

At each road junction, there were guards.

In the bushes, vague figures could be seen.

The night wind was icy cold.

Standing at the foot of the mountain on such a night was extremely unbearable for anyone.

But nobody dared complain.

The reason was simple, Golden Buddha, who usually secluded himself in Fanlin Temple and seldom descended the mountain.

This time, not only had he come down, but he was also personally waiting here.

He had been waiting for more than three hours.

During those hours, Golden Buddha had barely moved.

His face showed no signs of impatience.

Everyone was secretly wondering.

What kind of significant figure could make a powerful being like Golden Buddha personally stand in the cold wind to welcome,

and wait for more than three hours?

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