Chapter 13989 Too dangerous, I won't do it.

Lian Yue watched in stunned silence, her eyes wide as bells and her mouth agape as if she could fit an egg inside.

Her face was filled with disbelief, and she was secretly amazed at how audacious these two were!
To rob someone? That's practically suicidal!

She couldn't hold back any longer and hurriedly said:

"Are you crazy?"

"Don't you know what the Boundary-Breaking Insects are?"

"That is a famous and powerful force in the Demon Sea, with countless experts and powerful figures."

"Those old monsters in the tribe, each one of them has unfathomable cultivation. Any one of them could crush us into dust."

"Aren't you just asking for trouble by going there so recklessly?"

"Isn't this playing with your life?!"

Ling Xiao also looked helpless. He tried to break free from Shangguan Yue's hand with a wry smile, but Shangguan Yue held his hand tightly, as if it were being clamped by iron clamps.

He frowned and said:

"That's not good?"

"It's never right to steal. We have to be reasonable in what we do, we can't just act recklessly."

"Can we discuss a different solution?"

"For example, we could exchange them with spirit stones, or see if we could make a deal with them. That way, we could get what we want without taking any risks. Wouldn't that be great?"

Suddenly, Shangguan Yue stopped, turned around abruptly, looked at Lian Yue with bright eyes, and warmly invited her:

"Want to come together?"

“There is strength in numbers!”

"With your help, our chances of success are definitely much greater!"

“Your cultivation level is quite high, and you are also very meticulous. With you by our side, we will definitely be able to get the items smoothly.”

Lian Yue shook her head without hesitation. She looked at Ling Xiao, her eyes filled with determination, and said:

"I just fed you thirty-two pills, which are worth exactly ten million top-grade spirit stones, but I don't want them!"

“I practice medicine and save lives with compassion, and I have always only sought to have a clear conscience, not for these material things.”

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao was stunned, his mind filled with doubt.

So many spirit stones, that's no small sum, and they're offering it for free?

What Lian Yue wants is probably even more precious than spirit stones.

He couldn't help but ask, "So what do you want?"

Lian Yue smiled, a smile as warm as the spring sunshine, yet with a hint of mystery.

She said slowly:
"You don't need to worry, I'm not asking you to give yourself to me."

"Do you know what kind of elixir that is? It's a celestial-grade elixir!"

"Each one is made from rare medicinal herbs that are over a thousand years old, and requires countless hours of effort to refine."

“These medicinal herbs grow in extremely dangerous places. The slightest carelessness during harvesting can lead to death. The refining process is even more unforgiving, as the slightest deviation will ruin all previous efforts.”

"Therefore, this elixir is priceless and unavailable; countless people would beg for it but could not obtain it."

"What I want you to do is, once you become the lord of a major town, you need to give our Hundred Flowers Pavilion some benefits and protect it."

"Although our Hundred Flowers Pavilion has some reputation in this world, we are ultimately weak and powerless, and are often bullied by some forces."

"If you could become the lord of this great town, with your protection, our Hundred Flowers Pavilion could live peacefully in this chaotic world. What do you say?"

Ling Xiao's lips curled slightly upward, revealing a confident and carefree smile, and he said:

“Miss Lian Yue thinks highly of me. Very well, if one day I become the head of the Great Town Dynasty, I will certainly comply.”

"I, Ling Xiao, always keep my word. As long as I have the ability, I will definitely protect Baihualou and ensure that you can stand in this world in peace."

"Thank you!" Lian Yue's eyes sparkled with joy, filled with anticipation and longing.

She's gambling with the future, a high-stakes gamble.

The Great Town Dynasty of today is no longer as glorious as it once was, and is plagued by internal and external troubles, with a turbulent and unstable situation.

Although Baihualou managed to survive fairly well in this chaotic world thanks to its own resources and methods, it was ultimately difficult to last long in this dog-eat-dog world without a powerful backer.

She had to find a new way out for the sect, and Ling Xiao was the patron she chose after careful consideration.

She trusted her judgment and believed that Ling Xiao was no ordinary person and would surely achieve great things in the future.

"Farewell!" Lian Yue bowed slightly, her posture elegant and graceful.

After exchanging a few more trivial words, Ling Xiao and Shangguan Yue left the Hundred Flowers Sect.

A gentle breeze blew along the way, rustling the hem of their clothes.

Shangguan Yue suddenly stopped, tilted her head, and said earnestly:

"Brother Ling, actually Lian Yue is not a bad person."

"Although he has a bit of a strange temper and sometimes speaks very bluntly, he is kind-hearted. Otherwise, he wouldn't have risked his life to save you."

“In that situation, someone else might have just stood by and watched, but she didn’t hesitate to take out precious medicine to save you. That kind of kindness is hard to come by.”

Ling Xiao nodded slightly and replied:
"I don't blame her."

"She saved my life, and her only request is to protect the Hundred Flowers Sect in the future, which is not unreasonable."

"The most important thing in life is to be grateful and repay kindness."

“She saved my life, and that kindness is greater than the sky. It is only right that I agree to her request.”

Shangguan Yue stared intently at him, her eyes full of suspicion, and deliberately drew out her words:
"Really?"

"Don't you think this request is excessive?"

"After all, I have high hopes for you. I firmly believe that you will become the lord of the town. When you hold great power, this promise will carry a lot of weight."

"What if the Hundred Flowers Pavilion takes advantage of your protection to do evil in the future?"

Ling Xiao shook his head with a wry smile and said:
"You saved my life, what is a promise worth?"

"A life-saving grace is heavier than Mount Tai."

"In the face of life and death, what is there to regret about these material possessions?"

"As long as I can live and have the opportunity to repay this kindness, nothing else matters."

"Moreover, I trust Miss Lianyue's character. Since she made this request, it must be for the survival and development of Baihualou. She won't do anything excessive."

Shangguan Yue's eyes lit up, her face full of anticipation, and she said excitedly:

"Then you absolutely must help me get that treasure!"

"With that treasure, my strength will definitely increase greatly!"

"When that time comes, I'll have more confidence walking around in this world, and I might even be able to help you a lot."

"Just imagine, once I become stronger, we'll roam the martial world together, wouldn't that be so impressive!"

Ling Xiao hesitated for a moment, his brows furrowing slightly, and said:

"Are you really going to get it?"

"What's the difference between this and robbery?"

"Won't doing this cause us a lot of trouble?"

"The Boundary-Breaking Insect Tribe is not to be trifled with. They are powerful and have many experts. If they find out that we are trying to steal something, they will definitely not let it go."

"At that point, we might find ourselves in a desperate situation, and it would be a losing proposition." (End of Chapter)