"I won't stay in the Monster Mountain Range for long," Gu Fei said, pausing briefly before continuing. "Since I saved you this time, it seems fate brought us together. Now, I'll help you break the seal on your body."
With the Little Fairy Doctor still waiting for him in the valley, Gu Fei didn't want to linger here any longer.
[Yun Yun feels grateful, emotional value increases by 100]
"Thank you," Yun Yun said, her eyes showing a hint of gratitude. She wisely refrained from asking why Gu Fei was in such a hurry to leave.
Just as Gu Fei was about to help Yun Yun, he hesitated for a moment before speaking bluntly. "To help you break the seal, I need to touch your body with my palm to transfer my fighting spirit."
"That's fine, I'm not one to fuss over such things," Yun Yun responded softly with a smile.
Gu Fei gently placed his palm on Yun Yun's slender back. His hand was warm, and the fighting spirit flowed steadily from him into her body. Yun Yun's blocked meridians gradually began to clear under the influence of the Dou Qi.
"Hmm," Yun Yun let out a soft moan, feeling a mixture of pain and warmth.
As soon as she realized what she had done, her ears flushed a deep red. Despite her status as the leader of a sect and her age, she had little experience with men and had never been in such close contact with one.
[Yun Yun becomes shy, emotional value increases by 100]
She instinctively tried to move away, but Gu Fei gently placed his hand on her shoulder.
"Don't move," he whispered near her ear, fully focused on his task.
Yun Yun's body stiffened, her face flushed, and even her fingertips tinged pink with embarrassment.
[Yun Yun becomes shy, emotional value increases by 100]
After a few moments, the seal was broken, and Gu Fei pulled his hands away.
"Thank you..." Yun Yun whispered, her gaze avoiding his, her demeanor still shy.
As Gu Fei received another notification of her emotional increase, he looked at her thoughtfully.
"The reason you came here was to obtain the Purple Spirit Crystal to refine the Purple Spirit Pill, correct?" he asked. "This pill improves the cultivation of those in the Dou Shi and Grand Dou Shi realms. It's even more potent than the Purple Crystal Pill."
Gu Fei pulled a pill from his ring and handed it to Yun Yun. "I made this myself, and its effects are superior."
[Yun Yun feels grateful, emotional value increases by 100]
"Thank you so much. You've helped me more than I can say," Yun Yun said as she accepted the pill. She glanced at him briefly and then looked away, gratitude evident in her eyes.
"Let's go," Gu Fei said, standing up and walking out of the cave.
Yun Yun stayed in place for a moment, staring at his back, before snapping out of her daze and catching up with him. She felt a bit odd about her behavior moments earlier.
[Yun Yun feels reluctant to leave, emotional value increases by 100]
…
"Greetings, Master!" Outside the cave, the Amethyst Winged Lion King greeted Gu Fei respectfully.
Gu Fei responded with a slight nod, not even acknowledging Xun'er.
On Xun'er's side, when she saw Gu Fei emerge from the cave, she quickly stood up, ready to explain the misunderstanding. But then, her expression froze.
Yun Yun, standing behind Gu Fei, had a rosy complexion, her eyes soft, and her hair slightly disheveled. After closer observation, Xun'er noticed that Yun Yun and Gu Fei were standing quite close, and there was a palpable, unspoken connection between them.
A troubling thought crossed Xun'er's mind: "Could something have happened between them inside the cave...?"
[Xun'er feels sad, emotional value increases by 100]
Her prepared explanation faded from her mind. Xun'er stepped forward, glaring at Gu Fei as she asked sharply, "What were you doing in there for an entire hour, alone with her?"
[Xun'er becomes angry, emotional value increases by 100]
Gu Fei didn't respond immediately, but Yun Yun understood that Xun'er had misunderstood. However, before she could explain, Gu Fei spoke, his voice cold and impatient. "What I do has nothing to do with you."
[Xun'er becomes jealous and angry, emotional value increases by 100]
Xun'er, feeling a surge of jealousy, blurted out without thinking, "Gu Fei, I didn't expect you to change like this..."
She gestured toward Yun Yun. "Look at her! She's much older than you—do you really like her?"
Yun Yun, despite her mature and elegant appearance, looked more like an older sister compared to the young Xun'er and Gu Fei.
[Yun Yun is unhappy, emotional value increases by 100]
Hearing Xun'er's careless remarks, Yun Yun, usually calm and composed, found herself irritated. She initially intended to explain the misunderstanding, but Xun'er's rude words stoked her competitive spirit.
[Yun Yun becomes competitive, emotional value increases by 100]
Driven by a sudden competitive impulse, Yun Yun reached out and held onto Gu Fei's arm.
Gu Fei's expression became rigid, like a statue. He didn't pull his arm away, nor did he encourage her touch—he simply let her hold onto him.
Yun Yun smiled charmingly. "Little girl, while I may be older, I know a lot more than someone like you..."
She glanced at Xun'er provocatively, her tone deliberately teasing. "No wonder Gu Fei prefers me."
Yun Yun even leaned closer to Gu Fei, her movements deliberate and mocking. As Gu Fei remained stiff, Yun Yun's smile widened, her lips curving with satisfaction.
Normally noble and aloof, Yun Yun had never been so forward with a man. If the people of the Jiama Empire saw her now, they would be utterly shocked. Was this the cold, beautiful leader they knew, or a mischievous spirit?