"Take care, my lord..." After sending off Xiao Yan with the same sincerity he would show to his own parents, the Purple Winged Heavenly Lion finally breathed a sigh of relief. At last, he had seen this terrifying deity off. The pressure from that young man was far too overwhelming—just standing before him made it feel like the air was too thick to breathe.
But despite his overwhelming strength, the human had a relatively decent temperament. He hadn't done anything too outrageous—he had only taken a Purple Spirit Crystal. While the crystal was rare, it wasn't an unbearable loss for the lion. After all, it could form another one in twenty years. As a high-rank magical beast with a long lifespan, two decades was practically a blink.
"Awooo..."
Just then, a small Purple Winged Heavenly Lion cub came running out from the cave, letting out a pitiful whimper. Hearing this, the older lion hurried into its den, only to find the pedestal where the companion Purple Crystal Source was placed now completely empty…
"ROAR!"
A deafening roar burst from the lion's throat in fury. Still, despite its rage, it could do nothing. But it quickly made a decision—to vent its anger on that human woman. After all, that black-robed boy had only said to give the Purple Spirit Crystal to her—he hadn't said she had to receive it unharmed. Beating her to a pulp before handing it over would still technically count as completing the mission.
Of course, Xiao Yan could already guess just how pissed the Purple Winged Heavenly Lion must be. At that moment, he was carefully studying a purple orb in his hand—the very Companion Purple Crystal Source from the lion's cave. With his sharp perception, there was no way he'd miss such a valuable treasure, so he had stealthily stolen it using spatial techniques on his way out.
This crystal's energy was in no way inferior to the Earth Fire Lotus Seeds he had once acquired. For any fire attribute cultivator, it was an extraordinary treasure. Absorbing its energy during a breakthrough could save a significant amount of time.
Normally, breaking into this orb to access the inner energy would require a Purple Spirit Crystal, but Xiao Yan's current strength made that unnecessary. He didn't even need to crack it open—he could directly siphon out its power.
After storing the Companion Purple Crystal Source into his storage ring, Xiao Yan returned to the small valley where he had left Yun Yun. But instead of entering the valley immediately, he first searched the area for a corpse.
In the Magical Beast Mountain Range, it was common for people to die to beast attacks. Finding a corpse wasn't difficult. He located one that was mangled beyond recognition, threw one of his robes over it, and placed it near the valley entrance. Only then did he dispel the spatial seal he had placed over the valley earlier.
According to his estimates, Yun Yun's seal—left by the Purple Winged Heavenly Lion—should be expiring soon. Once she regained her strength, she would no doubt rush out to search for the missing "Mo Han." And when she did, the first thing she would stumble upon… would be his carefully arranged corpse. The emotional impact of that scene would not be easy to endure.
Before setting off on his recent journey, Xiao Yan had already asked Yafei to gather intelligence on Yun Yun. Based on what he learned, he had a decent understanding of the woman's character. Though her strength was considerable in the Jia Ma Empire, her personality was naïve. If you wanted to put it kindly, she was a pure soul untainted by the world. But if you were being honest? She was a full-blown idiot.
If she had been a teenager with that kind of innocence, Xiao Yan might have found her adorable. But a woman nearing forty years old and still this clueless? To him, she was a world-class fool. And to top it off, she had practically lost control of her own sect—Yunlan Sect. In Xiao Yan's eyes, that made her the queen of all idiots.
Though she wore the title of Sect Leader, many of her subordinates had long since stopped listening. For example, the Mo Family she once mentioned had secretly been plotting to overthrow Yunlan Sect. Even her own Grand Elder had been carrying out shady dealings behind her back. And Yun Yun, the Sect Leader, knew none of it.
While reading the intelligence reports, Xiao Yan even speculated that the previous Sect Leader probably intended to pass the position to Yun Leng, but had to settle for Yun Yun due to Yun Leng's insufficient strength. Otherwise, how could the supposed ruler of a major sect end up as such a mascot figure?
Someone like Yun Yun would be a disaster if they were your ally. But as an enemy? Xiao Yan couldn't ask for better. So his plan was simple—don't let her become an ally, sever ties, and finally, use her to deliver a "gift" to Nalan Yanran.
Women like Yun Yun, with such a pure and innocent heart, were rare nowadays. It would be a waste not to exploit her. As for why he didn't just hand over the Purple Spirit Crystal personally? Simple. He wanted the entire setup to feel authentic, so he could stay completely uninvolved on the surface. As long as the Purple Winged Heavenly Lion didn't blab, no one would trace it back to him.
Would the beast talk? Xiao Yan didn't really care. But if it did speak out and he found out… then he would ensure that it would never be able to open its mouth again.
Sure enough, not long after, Xiao Yan sensed the seal within Yun Yun's body being lifted. As soon as she regained her strength, she dashed out of the valley in a panic to search for "Mo Han." After a frantic search, she soon discovered the corpse Xiao Yan had planted.
Seeing the expression of grief and regret on Yun Yun's face, Xiao Yan broke into a satisfied smile. From her perspective, the man she once distrusted had died helping her. That emotional blow was guaranteed to be devastating. She would start to believe she had misjudged Mo Han. That he was actually a man with a sharp tongue but a soft heart. And that guilt… would eat her alive.
The more miserable Yun Yun felt, the more delighted Xiao Yan became. He hadn't had this kind of psychological thrill in a long time. Since his reincarnation, he had spent so much time pretending to be a good guy, he almost forgot what his former self felt like. But now? He was starting to remember.
After burying "Mo Han's" corpse, Yun Yun let out an anguished cry and stormed toward the Purple Winged Heavenly Lion's den, clearly blaming it for his death. Coincidentally, the lion was already in a foul mood after discovering the theft of its Companion Purple Crystal Source. With both of them in a rage, two evenly-matched opponents clashed midair without exchanging a single word. The skies above the Magical Beast Mountain Range exploded with violence.
But as for Xiao Yan?
He had nothing to do with that. As he hummed a nameless tune, he quietly walked away from the mountains.
And those two fools fighting above the clouds?
'Not my problem,' he thought.
(End of Chapter)
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