Chapter 1080: Chapter 1080: Deep Affection and Friendship
Jiu Ge murmured softly, her fingers flicking lightly. A thread of clear, ethereal breeze wafted out, gliding over an unknown flower in the corner. The air was soon suffused with a faint floral fragrance.
The breeze carried the intoxicating scent further and further away.
A few days later, Jiu Ge’s congratulatory gift was delivered to Ye You. Upon opening the exquisitely wrapped gift box, the Purple Gold Pearl, glowing faintly with a purple hue, was revealed.
Ye You’s expression darkened, his brows furrowing slightly.
Qin Sisi noticed his reaction, took his hand, and asked softly, "Isn’t this the Purple Gold Pearl?"
Ye You nodded. "Yes."
"What does he an by this?" Qin Sisi remarked, puzzled by Jiu Ge’s gift. The present Ye You had once given to Jiu Ge was now returned as an engagent gift. This exchange struck her as odd.
Just like Jiu Ge himself—his words and actions, his mannerisms—all seed enigmatic. At tis, he could be childishly amusing; at others, cold and brooding.
Ye You pondered for a mont before explaining, "That day, under Lian Fu’s orders, he tried to harm you. I confiscated this gift from him. Later, he saved your life, and I returned the Purple Gold Pearl to him as a token of gratitude. Now he sends it back to , implying that he doesn’t want my gratitude on your behalf. You still owe him a life."
Qin Sisi froze briefly. Was that truly Jiu Ge’s intention? A favor of saving one’s life is indeed hard to repay. But what was he planning?
Ye You noticed the unease in Qin Sisi’s heart. He embraced her shoulders gently and comforted her, "Don’t worry. I’ll never let anyone hurt you again."
Qin Sisi smiled faintly and nodded, nestling into Ye You’s embrace.
After their engagent ceremony, everyone began addressing Qin Sisi as "Princess." At first, Qin Sisi felt sowhat unaccustod to it, but over ti, she gradually adapted.
Ye You, unwilling to pressure her, continued honoring his promise. Though they slept together every night, he always respected boundaries and refrained from overstepping.
Jiu Ge’s subtle distancing wasn’t enough to disturb Ye You, but two days later, news of the Changkong family clan leader i Ji’s marriage to Tian Xiaozi spread throughout the Demon Sacred Realm. Ye You could no longer ignore the matter.
Ye You had just convened a gathering at Taiyi Mountain, rallying The Eight Great Families and Jiuxi Royal Family to unite against Tian Xiaozi. While the other Seven Major Families hadn’t formally declared their stance, the Changkong family had already demonstrated their support for Tian Xiaozi, putting Ye You at a significant disadvantage.
Upon receiving this news, Ye You held a midnight discussion with Pu Chen. i Ji’s rebellious intent was now well-known. If Ye You failed to respond, the other families and citizens of the Demon Sacred Realm would begin doubting his capabilities. Ye You had to take action.
With national hatred and personal vendettas weighing heavily, Ye You made his stance clear: all rebels will be executed without rcy.
However, Pu Chen proposed a different approach. i Ji was known for her immorality and erratic actions. Even within the Changkong family, there were those dissatisfied with her. Pu Chen suggested leveraging this internal discord, supporting soone loyal to the Jiuxi Royal Family to take over as clan leader.
Ye You accepted Pu Chen’s suggestion. Together, they devised a well-thought-out plan to incite chaos within the Changkong family, seize the opportunity to eliminate i Ji, install a new clan leader, and wrest control of the Changkong family.
Jiu Ge was crucial to this plan. Ye You was unsure whether Jiu Ge supported i Ji’s actions, but regardless of his stance, i Ji was his mother—he would never betray her.
Thus, forr classmates who once shared the sa hours of study could very well beco enemies wielding swords against each other.
Ye You decided to disguise himself and travel with Yun Wang to Midair City. Pu Chen stayed behind at Taiyi Mountain to oversee the larger situation, and Yun Cheng managed daily affairs.
Before setting out, Ye You placed a Damage Transfer Charm on the Purple Gold Pearl that Jiu Ge had returned and gave it to Qin Sisi. This ti, he did not hide the truth and told her directly.
Upon hearing this, Qin Sisi’s face paled. She adamantly refused to accept the pearl. The last ti she wore the Pearl Bracelet imbued with a Damage Transfer Charm, she had felt terribly uneasy. How could she knowingly let Ye You endure harm for her again?
Ye You embraced her tightly, gazing into her tear-brimd eyes, and whispered, "Trust . Wear it. You don’t have to use it, but you have no object for self-defense, and that worries
deeply. You wouldn’t want
to spend every mont fretting over your safety, unable to focus on the matter at hand, would you?"
Qin Sisi remained silent for a long ti. Ultimately, she accepted the Purple Gold Pearl, threading it onto a silver cord and wearing it around her wrist.
The Purple Gold Pearl was actually very light, but in Qin Sisi’s heart, it felt heavy—a testant to Ye You’s deep devotion, proven with his life.
"Can’t I go with you?" Qin Sisi asked softly, pleading. She didn’t want to be separated from Ye You. She wanted to contribute and see more of the world.
Ye You shook his head in reply, "No, it’s too dangerous. If you’re at my side, I’ll lose focus."
Left with no choice, Qin Sisi agreed to stay at Taiyi Mountain and continue her practice.
A flicker of unreadable light passed through Ye You’s eyes. The real reason he didn’t want Qin Sisi accompanying him to Midair City wasn’t just because of the danger—it was also that he didn’t want her to encounter Jiu Ge again.
Though Qin Sisi seed unaware, Ye You had already noticed Jiu Ge’s peculiar attitude toward her. He trusted Qin Sisi’s feelings for him, but external disturbances were best minimized—or outright avoided.
The next day, Ye You bid farewell to Qin Sisi and, together with Yun Wang, left Taiyi Mountain. At the foot of the mountain, they encountered Qing Xun, who had hurriedly traveled to et them.
"Are you heading to Midair City?" Qing Xun asked breathlessly, clearly exhausted from the long journey.
Ye You glanced at him, handed over a Spirit Revitalizing Pill, and replied in a deep tone, "Yes."
Unhesitating, Qing Xun accepted the pill, consud it, and firmly declared, "I’m coming with you."
Ye You’s gaze darkened as he muttered with a trace of thoughtfulness, "Qing Xun, you should know what I’m going there to do."
Qing Xun nodded in response, "I know. But we’ve been classmates for so long—give him one more chance. If his mother and he remain stubbornly misguided, then proceed with your plan."
Gentle as jade, Qing Xun was the most steadfast and loyal among their group of classmates.
After hearing Qing Xun’s plea, Ye You fell silent. Truthfully, he didn’t wish to turn longti friends into adversaries either.
Finally, the two agreed to travel together to Midair City, where Qing Xun would negotiate with Jiu Ge to persuade him against i Ji’s marriage to Tian Xiaozi.
If their efforts failed, Qing Xun would assist Ye You in executing the predetermined plan.
The day Ye You departed was overcast. The sky was heavy with dark clouds, sunlight nowhere to be seen, as though preparing for a brewing storm.
Ye You, Qing Xun, and Yun Wang conjured magic wings with their power and flew together toward Midair City, where the Sage Ruler’s war was about to unfold.
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