Chapter 15:

Under the nurturing of the shallow golden spiritual flow, the tiny rose quickly grew into shape, with green buds enclosing the yet-to-bloom core.

It didn’t take long to recognize what kind of flower it was.

So she began secretly planting, hiding from Chong Yan.

Actually, she didn’t need to hide.

Chong Yan would actively avoid her.

In fact, he could see everything in the entire Abyss, from the desolate ice plains to the depths of the abyss. He could see what was in her little flower pot.

Red.

About to bloom.

Chong Yan also got new clothes.

“I bought them last time when I went back to Spirit Continent.” Yao Yao pointed at her fingers unabashedly.

After all, for a little demon like Chong Yan who had never seen things obtained by exchanging in the store and appearing out of nowhere, Yao Yao had to explain it to him.

Chong Yan lowered his gaze, looking at his new clothes. They were white with golden edges, long and flowing.

He couldn’t describe it, but he knew it looked very good.

He liked it a lot.

In the past thirty thousand years, Chong Yan had also received clothes from Yao Yao. Because he didn’t know when the next one would appear, he was reluctant to wear them and kept them displayed in the cave.

However, the Chong Yan didn’t realize that clothes, unlike him with a long lifespan, couldn’t be stored for a long time. After quietly admiring them for a hundred years, one day he couldn’t resist touching them.

As a result, the treasured clothes crumbled into dust.

Since then, Chong Yan had made an effort to maintain everything he received with his power.

And now, the best gift was right beside him.

Chong Yan watched the girl squatting on the ice platform, holding a small shovel and playing with the soil.

Yao Yao could feel Chong Yan’s gaze, so she carefully adjusted the position of the flowers, ensuring they were in the sunlight but not visible to him.

Tonight, they would bloom.

Chong Yan pretended not to look and averted his gaze.

It was only when Yao Yao finished tending to the roses, basking them in enough sunlight, that she eagerly grabbed her new clothes and called out to him.

“Chong Yan, Chong Yan!”

Chong Yan immediately looked up. “Hmm?”

The girl poked her head out and blinked. “Can I take a bath?”

Although cultivators had cleaning talismans or cleansing pills, she wanted to wash herself before changing into such beautiful clothes. Besides, if she left the Abyss in the future, she wouldn’t have a chance to use the small lake she dug.

Chong Yan looked back at her in confusion.

Yao Yao looked at him expectantly.

After a while, Chong Yan suddenly stood up from the ground.

He couldn’t watch.

He closed his eyes.

No, he closed his divine senses.

With closed eyes, Chong Yan departing figure seemed hurried.

Yao Yao scratched her head.

Chong Yan went to fetch water for her. He melted the glacier with his ice flames, turning it into flowing water that filled the small pond. Then, he controlled the ice flames to adjust the water temperature to be more suitable. He had been doing this every day for the past thirty thousand years, making sure it was clean enough in her eyes, and he had become extremely skilled at it.

But today, it was for her.

The misty air dissipated, and even his face, which had always been as pale as a glacier, seemed to gain a touch of color from the steam.

Yao Yao sat on the side, swinging her legs and waiting.

She suddenly remembered when she was lying in a hospital bed, trying to peek at the little demon bathing because her pure white life was too dull.

Yao Yao couldn’t help but close her eyes. How dirty and shameless she was.

But Chong Yan would never do such a thing.

“Done.”

The lake water was ready, and Chong Yan turned around, leaving her some space.

“Thank you,” Yao Yao patted his hand.

Still, Chong Yan didn’t open his eyes and walked away with large strides.

However, before they could get far, the sound of rustling came from behind. She took off her hairpin,

removed her shoes and socks, followed by her outer garment, and then…

So Chong Yan not only closed his divine senses but also closed his hearing.

He fled all the way to the tree where he often sat, not seeing, not hearing, not thinking.

After a while, he finally dared to touch his icy chest.

After the slow and steady heartbeat stopped, he remembered the past.

He always hid behind dense fog, afraid to reveal his scar-covered back.

Compared to her frank and clear nature, he seemed like a peculiar creature always hiding and seeking.

Chong Yan slowly let go of his hand.

Yao Yao happily took a bath.

The mountain spring water was extremely fresh, and the temperature was just right.

Yao Yao washed herself clean, put on her beautiful new dress, and then the tracking bracelet on her wrist jingled.

Since her spiritual power had grown, Yao Yao could activate the tracking bracelet with her spiritual flow and communicate with Ji Rong.

“Brother.”

Yao Yao’s voice was sweet and filled with affection for her family.

Ji Rong responded with a gentle “Hmm” and asked, “Are you still running a fever these days? Does the Divine Meteor Eye make you uncomfortable?”

“No, not at all. I’ve become stronger now,” Yao Yao proudly replied.

She described to her brother the spiritual flow she now possessed. Ji Rong listened, a satisfied smile curving his lips as he gazed towards the mist-shrouded mountaintop of Wuji Sect.

To prevent any unexpected events, Ji Rong had stationed himself nearby. He was currently stationed in the town of Wenshen at the foot of Wu Ji Sect. In recent days, there had been some unusual fluctuations in the spiritual energy within Wuji Sect, although it was difficult to pinpoint what exactly was causing it.

“Li Cangyan claimed to be in seclusion a few days ago,” Ji Rong furrowed his eyebrows slightly. “It is said that he obtained a great opportunity in the Naitian Secret Realm, which is of great importance for his future path in the righteous path. He will be in Jundu next month, and since he didn’t obtain the divine artifact, he will probably try other methods.”

Yao Yao nodded.

According to the original plot that follow, Li Cangyan would obtain the heart of the ancient god-demon and forge the dragon spine in front of the public. With this, he would possess truly unparalleled power and become the strongest person in the entire Spirit Continent. It was commonly known as seizing an opportunity.

He had the fortune of heaven on his side and would never give up so easily.

“Just in case, I am currently stationed nearby the Wuji Sect” Ji Rong coldly snorted towards the direction of Wuji Sect. “Uncle and Aunties will also come over to bring you back to Chang Sword Sect at any time.”

Yao Yao blinked, feeling a warm feeling in her heart.

According to the original plot, after Ji Yao’s death, Ji Rong would turn dark, and he would be killed by Li Cangyan with the help of the righteous path. Chang Sword Sect would also meet its destruction. Now, not only was her brother safe, but she had also become stronger. They would definitely be able to go back.

Moreover, her brother looked so much like her parents. She also wanted to see if her parents’ ancestral tablets resembled them.

Yao Yao cheerfully said, “Okay, brother. I’ll be out soon.”

Today, she would return the eye to the ancient god-demon and give the roses to the little demon.

“Okay.” Ji Rong smiled as well.

When Chong Yan opened his ears and eyes again, he heard the voice of a stranger.

He recalled what he had heard from the bone pendant. Yes, that was her brother.

Chong Yan pursed his lips slightly. Her family was still outside.

Her family didn’t know him, nor would they want to know him.

“It just so happen that the Lan family of eastern sea Qiongyan Island, the Wen Yue Sect, the Liuqing Sect, and many others want to have a marriage contract with you,” Ji Rong teased with a chuckle. “Forget about those low-quality options from before. Brother will help you find a good match. It doesn’t necessarily have to be for any results. It can just be for fun.”

No wonder Ji Rong was afraid. In the past dozen years, Ji Yao had loved Li Cangyan too much. It was as if she had been enchanted, not only insisting on following him to Wuji Sect but also blindly obeying Li Cangyan’s orders. Even when there was a junior sister who he had resignedly kept by his side, she never mentioned it to her family.

Chong Yan listened silently. What was a marriage contract?

As a born like half god half demon, he didn’t know marriage contracts, he only had contracts, one for a lifetime. Unless there was separation in life and death, it would never be dissolved.

Ji Rong continued speaking.

“The man who is worthy of you should be the strongest in the world, someone who can show his strength to the entire world.”

“He should have a noble identity and an illustrious family background, allowing you to have unparalleled honor.”

“He should have a good personality, not hiding or scheming, and not being overly calculating.”