Chapter 13988 Isn't this just robbery?

Ling Xiao's tone was full of mockery, but his eyes held a hint of cunning that was hard to detect.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yue glared at him angrily, her eyes seeming to spit fire.

She stomped her foot, making the ground seem to tremble, and said loudly:

"Have you no shame?!"

"I'm your savior!"

"If it weren't for me, you would have been dealt with by some demon from who-knows-where long ago, and maybe not even a bone fragment would be left!"

"Don't try to be a liar here, I won't fall for it!"

As she spoke, she put her hands on her hips and struck a sullen pose.

Seeing her like this, Ling Xiao's expression turned serious, and the smile on his face gradually faded.

He looked solemnly at Shangguan Yue and Lian Yue, his eyes filled with gratitude, and said:
"Thank you!"

"I will remember this kindness."

"If it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't be alive today."

"I was in a critical situation at the time, and I really don't know what I would have done if you hadn't come to my aid."

This expression of gratitude came from the bottom of his heart; every word was filled with his sincerity.

Even if these two ignored him, he wouldn't die.

He only defeated Niu Shengren because he was too exhausted. His spiritual energy was depleted and his body was seriously injured. But as long as he has time to recover, he still has powerful helpers. Each of those helpers is extraordinary and will definitely be able to protect him.

However, to be fair, these two people did objectively help him.

Regardless of their initial intentions, their help did indeed get him out of danger in that situation.

Regardless, we should be grateful. People have to have some self-respect, right? We can't repay kindness with enmity, nor can we take other people's help for granted.

After speaking, Ling Xiao opened his palm, and an exquisite storage ring appeared in his hand.

The storage ring emitted a faint light and was engraved with some mysterious runes, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary item.

He handed it to Shangguan Yue and said:

"There's not much here, about ten million top-grade spirit stones. That should be enough to express our gratitude, right?"

"Although I know it is far from enough to repay your kindness, please accept it."

"Consider these spirit stones a small token of my appreciation. You can use them for your future cultivation or to buy other necessary items."

Shangguan Yue glanced at the storage ring, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but she quickly looked at the little fox with longing and reluctance in her eyes.

She thought to herself, "This little fox is so cute and has mysterious powers. I wish I could get my hands on it."

Ling Xiao smiled wryly and quickly explained:

"I really can't give this to you. The little fox is like my sister. I promised her that I would protect her well, so I can't just give her away."

"If I give her to you, how am I supposed to explain it to her sister?"

"Besides, she's used to being around me, and she might not be able to adapt to a sudden change in environment."

"Of course, if she wants to be with you, I have no reason to refuse."

"If she feels happier and more comfortable with you, then of course I won't stop her."

"But I don't think she's giving you a friendly look right now, so you'd better not get involved with her."

Ling Xiao said with a smile, trying to dissuade Shangguan Yue from her idea.

"I'm not going!" Upon hearing Shangguan Yue's words, the little fox immediately bristled, put her hands on her hips, and stood up straight like an angry little pufferfish.

It stared with its round eyes, and said stubbornly:
"I just want to stay with my older brother and not go anywhere else."

"Wherever my big brother goes, I will go. No one can take me away from him."

That childlike voice, however, revealed an undeniable firmness.

Lian Yue chimed in, arms crossed, brows slightly furrowed, and said with a serious expression:

"She's right. This nine-tailed celestial fox has a mysterious aura, and not just anyone can control it."

"It possesses ancient and powerful bloodline energy. Forcibly taking it might bring disaster."

"At that time, let alone getting its help, we might even be devoured by its power and end up in a miserable state."

Shangguan Yue felt somewhat unwilling, but she had to admit that Lian Yue's words made sense.

She bit her lip, thought for a moment, and then said:
"Then you should thank me in some way. I don't want these spirit stones, give them all to Lian Yue. Can you help me get something?"

"Consider it repayment for saving your life."

Ling Xiao looked at Shangguan Yue, smiled helplessly, and asked:
"If it's possible, I'll naturally help you with whatever you want."

"I will not refuse anything that is within my power."

Shangguan Yue nodded, a sly smile appearing on her face:

"You said it yourself, so don't regret it. Come with me to the Demon Sea right now."

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao frowned instantly and pressed for an answer:
"To the Demon Sea?"

"You should know that my going there is like a lamb entering a tiger's den."

"The Demon Sea is a chaotic place, full of powerful demons. My strength has not yet fully recovered. If I go there, I could easily find myself in dire straits."

"And I also want to get back to Batian City as soon as possible. I wonder how everyone is doing there right now."

"Batian City may be facing various crises right now, and as a member of the city, I am really worried about it."

Shangguan Yue shook her head and said confidently:
"Believe me, that idiot Demon King has already incurred the wrath of the people. The human race is fighting desperately, and he won't be able to reach Batian City anytime soon."

"Human experts from all walks of life are gathering, preparing to deliver a heavy blow to the Demon King, who is too busy to take care of himself."

"Besides, this thing you're going to get with me might be helpful to you in the future."

"Perhaps at a crucial moment, it can become a powerful tool to turn the tide and give you a better chance of winning when facing a strong enemy."

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao's resolve wavered.

He was well aware of the dangers of the Demon Sea, but Shangguan Yue's words also piqued his curiosity. What could possibly have such a powerful effect?

After hesitating for a moment, he asked:

"Okay...where do I pick it up?"

Shangguan Yue's eyes lit up, and she almost jumped for joy. She grabbed Ling Xiao's arm with such force that it seemed she was afraid he would run away, and said:
"Hehe, that's right, that thing is located in the Boundary-Breaking Insect Tribe of the Demon Sea."

"The guys from the Boundary-Breaking Insect Tribe are not to be trifled with. They are skilled in spatial arts, and the area around their tribe is filled with all sorts of spatial traps and barriers."

"But you come with me. With your skills and my help, we can just snatch that thing."

"When the time comes, we'll take the stuff and leave without anyone noticing."

After saying that, she grabbed Ling Xiao and was about to leave, looking so eager that it seemed as if she could get the treasure in the next second, completely disregarding whether Ling Xiao was ready or not.