Chapter Seven, The Fox Spirit

The Virgin of Light paused, fully aware of the gentle yet resolute nature of the Jade Tea Fairy. Indeed, she could both speak and act accordingly. Losing a goddaughter was one matter, but severing the lead to pursue the Immortal Li was tantamount to drawing water with a bamboo basket, leaving her with nothing.

As Zhao Gan approached Luo Yu to draw his sword, Yu Ming, the fairy, was just about to intervene. However, unbeknownst to her, the green oriole silently raised her right palm, swiftly moving like a ghost to Zhao Gan's back, and with a "bang," struck him in the back of his heart

The Jade Tea Fairy called out loudly: "Godmother, wait a moment!"

The Jade Tea Fairy scrutinized the girl in green and recognized her as Green Warbler, the third disciple of the Golden Light Holy Mother, who had visited the Hundred Flowers Garden a few years ago

Luo Yu checked his internal condition once again and nodded affirmatively, saying: "No."

Green Oriole Road: "Master has commanded me to ask you once more, have you changed your mind and are you willing to reveal the whereabouts of the demon fox?"

The Jade Tea Fairy said sorrowfully: "Godmother, could it be that you are so heartless as to sell your daughter for this little benefit promised to you by the Heavenly Stone Palace?"

Luo Yu, severely injured and still unhealed, watched helplessly as the palm of the Golden Light Holy Mother hovered above his head. Unable to resist, he could only shout, "Ming Mei, do not tell her anything! A true man faces death without fear, and will never kneel in betrayal of righteousness!"

The Jade Tea Fairy said with a bitter smile: "With Brother Luo and I living on borrowed time, will there even be a future for us?"

Momentarily hesitating, the palm remained suspended in mid-air

The Jade Tea Fairy exclaimed in surprise: "It is impossible; there is no reason for your godmother to poison your tea."

The Jade Tea Fairy hurriedly attempted to circulate her true energy, only to immediately feel an emptiness in her dantian, unable to gather any of her internal power throughout her entire body

Upon seeing Zhao Gan approaching, Yu Mingxianzi let out a silent sigh and prepared to take action. She was well aware that although the cultivation of the Green Oriole was inferior to her own, the gap was not too wide. She had no confidence in resolving the matter within three to five exchanges. However, she could not allow them to take away the Silver Hoe Immortal Sword. Weighing her options, she decided to disregard the consequences.

Luo Yu sat by the bedside, attentively observing the movements outside while also paying close attention to the changes in the expression of the Jade Ming Fairy. His heart was filled with unease as he silently hoped that his predictions were correct, and that this blood could indeed counteract the poison of the Qingluo Tranquility Powder.

The Holy Mother of Golden Light shook her head and sighed: "Seeing the two of you in such a state, I can only imagine the hardships you have endured these past days. Fortunately, now that you have arrived at Golden Light Cave, it is as if you have come home. I will take charge of all matters for you; who would dare to act recklessly on Pengxia Mountain?"

Luo Yu was overjoyed and said in a low voice: "Let us find a way to lure the guard outside into the room and subdue him, then we can leave this place quickly"

The green oriole shot out two beams of brilliance from its eyes, turned around, and called out to the door: "Zhao Gan, come in!"

The Holy Mother of Light sighed and lowered her right hand, saying: "Very well, my dear, I shall not rush you for now. Take your time to think it over, and when your mind is a bit more settled, we shall discuss this matter again"

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck my mind. I looked up and said softly, "Sister Ming, do you think there might be something unusual about the blood within me? It can refine the Thunderbolt Immortal Sword and repel the Nine Li Yin Flame; perhaps it can also neutralize the medicinal properties of the Qingluo Tranquility Powder."

The Jade Tea Fairy asked with tears, "What is the purpose of the godmother seeking Sister Li?"

The Jade Tea Fairy said: "It is no wonder that Brother Luo is unaware. The Clear Dew Tranquility Powder is transparent and colorless, containing only a faint fragrance, which is overshadowed by the aroma of the tea, making it difficult for anyone to detect. Moreover, my sister and my godmother once shared a deep bond, without any suspicion; who could have known that human hearts are inscrutable and the affairs of the world are unpredictable"

Luo Yu lowered his voice and said: "You can use the blood of this foolish brother to detoxify, and with a recovery of about 50 to 60 percent of your cultivation, you can easily deal with the guards outside and find a way to escape before the Holy Mother of Golden Light notices."

While speaking, she used the celestial sword to cut a small wound on her fingertip, and a few drops of fresh blood flowed down, dripping into the cup on the table, quickly filling it to nearly half.

Feigning an intention to strike, the palm gradually approached, deliberately offering the Jade Ming Fairy a chance to reconsider and confess.

Golden Light Holy Mother said: "If it were not for you, I would not bother to worry about this demon fox. However, apart from you, it is hard to ensure that no one else is aware of her Yao Xie Heavenly Mansion, which is far less secure than my Golden Light Cave. Why not let her come to my cave to avoid disaster? Once the storm passes, we can make other arrangements at that time"

If you do not reveal the location of the Yao Xie Tianfu within a day, those figures from both the righteous and demonic paths will undoubtedly resort to all means to target you. Isn't the calamity of the Hundred Flower Garden precisely a result of this? That fox spirit has caused you to fall into such a predicament, why do you still desperately defend her?

The two individuals finalized their plans and then bowed in farewell to the flower spirits and tree spirits who had perished in the Hundred Flowers Garden. Together, they left the Empty Valley and headed towards Pengxia Mountain

There is no anomaly in the true energy within him, and it seems he has not been affected by the Qinglu Jingqi Powder. However, the broken meridians in his body are congested and difficult to flow, far inferior to that of the Jade Ming Fairy.

Hearing this, the Jade Tea Fairy felt a pang of sorrow in her heart and said, "Brother Luo, this time I have caused you great suffering again"

Her face was pale and haggard, and she incredulously asked, "Godmother, why would you want to harm your daughter?"

Luo Yudao: "The Heavenly Stone Palace has no ties with you. Your Excellency's efforts in working so hard may have brought you considerable benefits!"

The Jade Fairy gently shook her head and slowly said: "Godmother, my daughter and Brother Luo are deeply in love and will follow each other in life and death. If you were to kill him, I would immediately take my own life to join Brother Luo in the afterlife. Not only would you fail to obtain the location of the Yao Xie Tianfu, but you would also lose your goddaughter as well."

Fairy Yuming asked with delight, "Brother Luo, do you have any good ideas?"

The Jade Tea Fairy, her heart twisted in anguish, sorrowfully said: "Foster mother, could it be that you also desire that Yun Zhuan Tian Ce?"

The Jade Tea Fairy, filled with sorrow and enduring pain, first introduced Luo Yu, and then briefly recounted the plight of the Hundred Flower Garden

The Jade Tea Fairy, devoid of any ulterior motives, casually nodded and said: "What Brother Luo said is indeed correct. Godmother, it would be best for us not to seek Sister Li for the time being"

The Holy Mother of Light's anger slightly subsided, and she said: "Silly girl, since I have already protected you, what is there to fear from a calamity that could wipe out your family?"

The Jade Tea Fairy exclaimed in astonishment: "Sister Green Oriole, what is this—"

The Holy Mother of Light angrily said: "In the end, the weight of your godmother in your heart is still not as significant as that vixen, despite my hundreds of years of love and care for you!"

The Jade Tea Fairy, hearing his relaxed tone, felt somewhat reassured. She nodded and raised the tea cup, her left sleeve covering her cherry lips, and delicately sipped the precious tea.

The Holy Mother of Golden Light: "It is not that I am seeking her, but rather that the Left Celestial Venerable of the Heavenly Stone Palace is looking for her! At this point, I might as well tell you the truth; more than ten days ago, the Left Celestial Venerable visited me at the Golden Light Cave.

Li Xianzi, seeing that he spoke to her without any regard and reprimanded her harshly, felt a surge of anger and said: "Are you really a good person? You approached Yu Ming, didn't you, to extract information about me from her, in order to obtain the Yun Zhuan Tian Ce? Compared to the coercion and temptation from Mu Xianzi and Jin Guang Shengmu, your use of this beauty trap is even more despicable!"

Luo Yudao: "It is indeed strange; I have yet to show any signs of being affected by the Qinglu Jingqi Powder. Unfortunately, my meridians are obstructed, preventing me from circulating my true energy. Otherwise, I would have taken you out to fight by now"

The Virgin of Golden Light sat expressionlessly in her chair and said, "Child, your words are mistaken. I have no intention of harming you; I only wish to know the whereabouts of the thousand-year-old demon fox. Please, do tell me."

A burst of white light emanated from the green oriole, instantly transforming into a beautiful young girl in a red dress, with bright eyes and white teeth, exuding an enchanting charm. Her beauty was not in the slightest inferior to that of the Jade Tea Fairy, though her complexion appeared somewhat pale. She smiled and said, "Good sister, can you tell who your elder sister is?"

By the end, I was blushing.

After approximately the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, the Fairy Yuming slowly opened her eyes, her expression filled with joy as she said: "Brother Luo, the calming elixir's medicinal properties on my body have indeed dissipated, and I can once again gather my true energy"

At the entrance, the male disciple led a girl in green into the room and respectfully said: "Sister Ying, the two are here."

Li Xianzi shook her head and sighed: "Silly girl, haven't you been deceived by the Golden Light Holy Mother once already? Why would you still be willing to believe the words of a scoundrel?"

The Jade Tea Fairy, with tears glistening, said: "My adoptive mother has treated me with kindness as heavy as a mountain in the past. Even if it costs my life, I would accept it. However, to ask me to betray Sister Li is absolutely out of the question."

The girl in the green dress said coldly: "You go out, close the door, and do not enter without my summons."

On one side, Luo Yu had already called out: "It is you!"

I possess a versatile form and am not afraid, but considering the possibility that they may not find me, it is likely they will seek trouble with you. Therefore, I hurried to the Empty and Quiet Valley to give you a warning: quickly leave and avoid entanglements for a few days.

Li Xianzi's charming wink was like a transformation from the previous icy demeanor, as she replied: "I possess the ability to predict and calculate, akin to a half-immortal. How could I not know when a good sister is in trouble?"

The green oriole hummed: "I had anticipated that you would be obstinately unyielding, and indeed, it is as I expected"

Whether you believe it or not, it is entirely up to you. I, Luo, am open and upright, and I have no regrets in my conscience

With a wave of his hand, he instructed two disciples to take the Jade Tea Fairy and Luo Yu into custody, placing them under house arrest

The Holy Mother of Golden Light feigned displeasure and said: "Child, what are you talking about? Our bond surpasses that of mother and daughter; how can we treat each other's lives lightly? In this great calamity, if you do not come to seek refuge with your godmother, I would be greatly angered. Would you have others point fingers at me, saying that the Holy Mother of Golden Light is afraid of death and has abandoned her own goddaughter?"

However, he had only just made the acquaintance of the Golden Light Holy Mother, and their relationship was not deep. He feared that he might misunderstand her, which would not only undermine the good intentions of the Golden Light Holy Mother but also put the Jade Ming Fairy in an awkward position. Thus, he subtly probed, "Sister Ming, your godmother's words do hold some truth. Yet, many experts from both the righteous and demonic paths in the Wuling Mountain Range are tirelessly searching for the location of the Yao Xie Heavenly Mansion day and night, but to no avail. It must be an extremely secretive place."

Suddenly, within this hall filled with a murderous atmosphere, a warm and pleasant ambiance quietly enveloped the space. Beneath the iron grasp of the Golden Mother, the two individuals seemed oblivious to their surroundings as they exchanged heartfelt sentiments. Even at this moment, as they faced the prospect of descending to the underworld together, they could still rejoice hand in hand

At that time, I thought you had perished in the flames, and thus I abandoned that thought. Unexpectedly, you managed to survive such a great disaster

Li Xianzi said: "Half a month ago, I was injured by that despicable man in Duanzhou. I fled back to Yaoxie Tianfu to recuperate and only emerged from seclusion a couple of days ago. While secretly gathering information, I discovered that countless experts from both the righteous and demonic paths are searching the world for my whereabouts.

He knows that I have a mother-daughter bond with you, so he asked me to find a way to help him locate the whereabouts of the fox spirit. After I agreed, I went to the Empty and Mysterious Valley, only to see a sky-high blaze and scorched earth. It was later that I learned this was the doing of the Wood Fairy and the Divine Monarch of the Dan Ding.

However, she is a disciple favored by the Holy Mother of Golden Light, holding a status far superior to my own. Therefore, despite feeling somewhat unconvinced, I still dared not disobey and replied, "Yes, Senior Sister Ying has considered this thoroughly."

It turns out that this girl in red is none other than the thousand-year-old demon fox, Li Xianzi, whom he has pursued across thousands of miles and sought after with great difficulty

Moreover, at that time, Luo was even less aware that you had obtained the Tian Ce matter. As for Ming Mei, I initially had such thoughts, but afterwards, having truly fallen in love with He Tu Shu, how could I bear to betray her

The Holy Mother of Light remained silent, rising to stand before Luo Yu, and raised her right palm ominously, saying: "If you still refuse to speak, I will end this boy's life with a single strike!"

The Jade Tea Fairy exclaimed, "Drink your blood? No, I don't want to!"

The Jade Tea Fairy said: "Dear godmother, if I do not speak, you will at most miss out on the benefits promised by the Heavenly Stone Palace; however, if I do speak, it is very likely that Sister Li's life will be lost. How can you bear to teach me this?"

Luo Yu gently drew the Thunderbolt Immortal Sword and said, "In urgent matters, we must act according to the situation. We have no choice but to give it a try; it is certainly better than sitting here and waiting for death. We cannot rule out the possibility that the Holy Mother of Golden Light has already sent someone to summon Old Demon Zuo. If we wait for him to arrive and then try to escape, it will be even more difficult."

As Yu Mingxian was about to respond, she suddenly felt an inexplicable dizziness, and her legs went weak, causing her to fall back into her chair

Tear off a piece of the sleeve and bandage the wound on his fingertip

The Jade Tea Fairy, without any intention to continue entangling in this topic, smiled and asked, "Sister Li, how did you come to know that I was here?"

Seeing this, Luo Yu slammed the table and shouted angrily, "Holy Mother of Golden Light, what have you put in the tea?"

The Holy Mother of Golden Light said proudly: "This is only natural; how could the Left Heavenly Sovereign regard me as a mere pawn, serving the Heavenly Stone Palace in vain?"

Leading the two individuals into the cave, they took their seats in a small hall, where maidservants naturally presented tea and pastries.

Luo Yudao: "Indeed, I have been searching for your whereabouts, and for this reason, I went to Yunju Temple, which led to the subsequent events. However, my intention in seeking you is due to your act of absorbing the Yang spirit of others for the purpose of refining inner elixirs. I, Luo, am carrying out the orders of my sect to uphold the way of heaven, and this has nothing to do with Yun Zhuan and Tian Ce.

The Holy Mother of Light gently placed the teacup on the table and said, "You need not be afraid. I have merely added a little 'Calm Dew Tranquility Powder' to the tea, which is not highly toxic. At most, it will prevent one from gathering true energy for six hours."

Li Xianzi found herself momentarily at a loss for words in rebuttal to his forthright and emphatic statements. She could only let out a soft huff and said, "Whether I believe it or not is of no consequence; the key point is whether Yu Ming is willing to believe your nonsense."

The two sat down at the table, and outside the door, the voice of a young woman conversing quietly with the male disciple on guard could be heard. Yu Ming, the fairy, let out a slight sigh of relief and said: "Fortunately, it is not my stepmother who has come."

The Jade Tea Fairy's eyes brightened as she said, "Perhaps this is the reason; otherwise, it would be inexplicable."

The gaze turned to Luo Yu, who asked: "Sister Yuming, is this pretty boy your new romantic interest? I don't think he is anything special."

The green oriole chuckled and said: "Facing death, yet still maintaining such a temper. Hmph, truly worthy of being a disciple from a prestigious orthodox sect, stubborn and unyielding. Sister Yuming, you will have your share of hardships in the future"

Golden Light Holy Mother said: "Well, you understand the great principles, so I won't say much more. Girl, I will ask you one last question: between your godmother and that demon fox, who will you ultimately support?"

Luo Yuxin felt a heavy weight in his heart, thinking to himself, could it be that the heavens are deliberately testing him, especially at this critical moment when unexpected complications have arisen

The Jade Tea Fairy slightly nodded her head, and suddenly her expression changed as she said, "Not good, it seems that someone has come outside again"

Alas, it seems I must take on an additional burden of concern for you. I will send a capable and clever disciple to convey a message to her shortly, but I am unaware of the exact location of the Yao Xie Heavenly Palace in which mountain it resides

Who would have known that the tranquil valley would no longer reveal the garden of a hundred flowers

Luo Yu opened his eyes and gazed at the Jade Tea Fairy. Although he did not speak, the Jade Tea Fairy had already sensed all of his feelings. Remembering the earlier display of urgency, she felt a loss of the modesty expected of a young woman, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she shyly glanced back, yet the light of determination still sparkled in her beautiful eyes.

We have sought refuge under the protection of the Holy Mother, and it has already caused her great trouble, for which we feel deeply remorseful. If we were to add Fairy Li into the mix, should the news leak out, it would only attract countless adversaries to our doorstep, likely resulting in counterproductive outcomes

The Holy Mother of Light was utterly bewildered, unable to take in any of the words. No matter how earnestly she pleaded, the Fairy Yuming remained unyielding. Unable to contain her anger and embarrassment, she slammed the table and exclaimed: "Girl, do you not care about the hundreds of years of affection between us, nor the life of your beloved?"

The furnishings in the room are complete, quite comfortable and luxurious. On the octagonal table, there are fragrant tea and pastries, while the two individuals lower their heads in contemplation, yet neither has the inclination to make a move.

Luo Yu had no fondness whatsoever for this thousand-year-old demon fox, which was particularly fond of consuming the yang essence of men. Upon hearing this, he said: "Nonsense, utter nonsense."

Luo Yu smiled and said, "Perhaps she has already realized that I am gravely injured and not capable of thwarting her grand plans, which is why she has spared me."

Luo Yu observed coldly, noticing that the Golden Light Holy Mother did not inquire about anything else, but instead kept beating around the bush, trying to get Yu Ming Fairy to reveal the whereabouts of the thousand-year-old demon fox, which inevitably aroused his suspicions

She was unwilling to waste Luo Yu's goodwill, so she hurriedly sat cross-legged on the soft couch, striving to gather her true energy

The mountain stream in the empty, secluded valley was charred and reeking from the great fire, murky and unbearable, and neither of the two dared to drink from it. At that moment, upon seeing the fragrant tea, their parched throats tightened painfully, and how could they possibly hold back any longer

After a pause, he continued, "I wonder if that fairy Li is aware of your situation. If she remains oblivious and goes to the Empty Valley again, and by chance encounters someone, all your efforts would be in vain.

Upon arriving at the Golden Light Cave, Fairy Yuming knocked on the door to announce her presence. In a moment, the Holy Mother of Golden Light came out to greet her, embracing her adopted daughter and looking her over with deep emotion.

The Holy Mother of Light said: "Very well, I have fulfilled your wish, but will the little girl be willing to part with it?"

Luo Yu did not even glance at her, and with a slight smile towards the Jade Tea Fairy, he said: "Sister Ming, I shall take my leave first."

The male disciple complied and exited the room, closing the door behind him

Fairy Yu Ming questioned, "Brother Luo, you are not poisoned?"

Throughout the journey, Luo Yu was unable to use his true energy and could only rely on the support of the Jade Tea Fairy to ride the wind. By carefully concealing his whereabouts among the towering mountains and steep ridges, he moved slowly but safely without incident

With the tiger's eyes closed, there is no more to say

The Holy Mother of Light's expression changed slightly, and she murmured, "Very well, her life or death has nothing to do with me, let her be."

She quietly gathered her vital energy in her right palm, preparing to strike, and asked, "Sister Green Oriole, what brings you here?"

The Jade Tea Fairy shook her head and said, "My godmother is an extremely cautious and careful person; she would never take such risks lightly"

The Jade Tea Fairy said softly: "You may go back. If Yu Ming were to gain safety by betraying Sister Li, I would rather seek death."

The Holy Mother of Light shook her head and said: "Yun Zhuan Tian Ce? I do not even know what it is, so what use is it to me?"

Luo Yu accepted the immortal sword and said, "Your brother Luo has plenty of blood, so he doesn't mind this little bit. Moreover, I am not sure whether it will succeed, but even if I guess wrong, it is not a big deal; at most, it will just waste a few drops of my blood."

The Holy Mother of Light, filled with joy, thought she had changed her mind and stopped, saying: "Girl, are you finally willing to speak?"

The Virgin of Light, despite her boldness, could not help but feel a twinge of guilt upon hearing these words, and softened her tone as she said: "I am actually doing this for your own good"

The Jade Tea Fairy noticed her displeased expression and quickly stood up, saying: "Godmother, please do not be angry. Your daughter is also afraid of bringing disaster upon your family again."

The Jade Tea Fairy said: "It is precisely because Sister Li is being pursued that I cannot reveal the location of the Yao Xie Heavenly Mansion."

He coldly retorted in response to the other's outrageous remarks: "What kind of person I, Luo, am will be judged by the public, and it is not for you to comment on."

The two individuals were confined in a compartment, with only a male disciple guarding outside. The Holy Mother of Golden Light, confident in the sustaining effect of her Pure Dew Tranquility Elixir, which could last for six hours, was certain that they would be unable to escape

Green Oriole Road: "Why not? As long as you are willing to reveal the whereabouts of the demon fox, the Master will surely release you. From then on, you and that brat can live happily together, sharing the same bed and flying together, wouldn't that be delightful?"

The Jade Tea Fairy said: "Sister Li may not be at the Yao Xie Heavenly Mansion right now, and even if she is, it is likely that we won't be able to find her. I appreciate my godmother's good intentions, and I understand her feelings, but I believe Sister Li is clever and resourceful; as long as she intends to conceal her whereabouts, she will be safe."

The green oriole instructed, "Go and remove the celestial sword treasures from these two individuals. If they regain even 60% of their strength and manage to escape using the treasures, what shall we do then?"

The Jade Tea Fairy was taken aback and asked in a trembling voice, "Godmother, what do you intend to do?"

The Fairy of Jade Tea gazed at the cup hesitantly and said, "Brother Luo, must you really drink it?"

Luo Yudao: "This is all the doing of the Golden Light Holy Mother; what does it have to do with you, Mingmei?"

The Jade Tea Fairy gazed at Luo Yu and smiled, saying: "Sister Li, I believe that Brother Luo did not deceive me. He would not have shown kindness with the intention of using me; otherwise, he would never have risked his life to protect my younger sister"

The bitter and astringent warmth flowed down the throat, and the Jade Tea Fairy felt heartache as Luo Yu cut his finger, causing blood to drip. In that moment, she sensed that she and her beloved were connected by blood, with no more barriers between them

Yuming Xianzi hurriedly said: "Sister Li, you must have misunderstood Brother Luo; he is absolutely not that kind of person"

Zhao Gan thought to himself that since Yu Ming, the Fairy of Jade, and Luo Yu had both consumed the Qinglu Jingqi Powder, it was absolutely impossible for them to recover their cultivation within six hours. It seemed that Green Oriole's actions were overly cautious.

Luo Yuna puzzledly said: "What could be the reason? I really cannot figure it out."

Luo Yuzhen exclaimed: "Mingmei, if that is truly the case, then it will not be difficult for us to escape from the Golden Light Cave."

The Holy Mother of Light glanced at Luo Yu and noted that although he appeared somewhat haggard, he possessed an impressive demeanor and was quite handsome. She thought to herself, "No wonder this young girl has developed feelings; this young man is indeed not comparable to an ordinary disciple of the righteous path"

The Jade Tea Fairy sighed, saying: "What needs to be said, I have already conveyed to my godmother. Sister Green Oriole can report back to my godmother, there is no need to ask again."

After a while, Luo Yu saw the Jade Tea Fairy with a worried expression and intentionally said with a smile: "Sister Ming, since we are here, we should find peace. We have escaped a calamity once again; being able to live a little longer is already a gain."

The Jade Tea Fairy said with a hint of sorrow: "I truly did not expect that my godmother would become so greedy and forgetful of righteousness"

Luo Yudao: "Under heaven, how many people fight to the death over trivial gains, disregarding familial and friendly ties. It is also my fault for being too careless, as I did not expect that the tea contained hidden secrets"

The Jade Tea Fairy expressed her gratitude, saying: "Godmother, I am just afraid that this time my daughter will bring trouble to you."

Although Luo Yuzhen had lost his vital energy, his gaze remained. Upon locking eyes with the green oriole, he felt a sense of astonishment in his heart, as if he recognized that gaze from somewhere, yet he could not recall where.

The male disciple outside the door responded and entered, cupping his fists in greeting, saying: "Sister Ying, what do you need from me?"

He was resolute and decisive, with quick insight, and made a decision in an instant. He whispered, "Sister Ming, get out of bed. Let us first pretend to be powerless and act according to the situation."

The Jade Tea Fairy exclaimed in surprise and joy: "Sister Li, how could it be you? How did you come to know that I was trapped in the Golden Light Cave?"

Zhao Gan's body trembled, and before he could even let out a cry of anguish, he collapsed to the ground, fainting.

Li Xianzi huffed, "Isn't it better for such a person to speak for themselves? Luo Yu, if you still consider yourself a man, then tell the truth. Do not use flowery words to deceive this naive girl."