Chapter 2337 - 2027: Xiaoxiao, Thanks for Your Hard Work This Time
Yun Yudie thought for a moment, she had never heard of anything that could threaten Mysterious Life in the Profound Realm.
Mysterious entities above the Profound Realm are basically immortal, they can only be suppressed and sealed.
Logically, as protectors of the Heavenly Fate Sect, Zhou Xiaoxiao and Zhou Youyou fear nothing more than being sealed; at worst, she would save them herself afterward.
As for what benefits Zhen Nan Prince Manor might offer the sisters, it must be blood food to entice them—lots of it.
But as a human faction, Zhen Nan Prince Manor couldn’t possibly offer blood food to Mysterious entities.
Therefore, this possibility can also be excluded.
The only thing that could make them willing to stay is perhaps the infinite vitality Lu Chen possesses.
Considering this, the intelligence reported by the sisters was indeed true.
Could it be that Lu Chen, this human, truly possesses infinite vitality?
Thinking of this possibility, Yun Yudie felt slightly tempted. If she could capture Lu Chen and keep him enclosed, consuming his endless vitality would swiftly restore her power and elevate her realm, which a strong allure to her.
However, she also understood that trying to kill Lu Chen or capture him wasn’t an easy task.
Currently, they had no way to approach Lu Chen; he’d clearly stated in his letter that he would not leave the Capital city. She would have to visit him there.
With Earth Realm strong individuals protecting Lu Chen, they couldn’t possibly lure him out of the Capital city.
Yun Yudie pondered for a long time but couldn’t think of a good plan.
What she most wanted to confirm now is whether Lu Chen truly possesses infinite vitality.
Ultimately, she decided to reply to Lu Chen. Although this audacious human dared to covet her body as the Deceit King, if Lu Chen indeed has infinite vitality, she might tolerate his offense; capturing him could outweigh such a trivial transgression.
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Zhen Nan Prince Manor’s West Wing Courtyard, in the garden.
Early in the morning, Zhou Xiaoxiao looked distressed, holding a letter in her hand.
This letter was Yun Yudie’s reply to Lu Chen. She thought it was from their Sect Hierarch and opened it, only to find it was addressed to Lu Chen.
The letter mentioned that if Lu Chen were sincere, he should release the sisters.
Actually, Lu Chen hadn’t restricted their freedom; presently, they could leave Zhen Nan Prince Manor whenever they wanted.
The main reason they hadn’t left was that they didn’t want to.
Agreeing to Yun Yudie’s request in the letter would effectively mean Lu Chen was expelling them from Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
Zhou Xiaoxiao understood that their Sect Hierarch no longer trusted them. Returning to the Heavenly Fate Sect might lead to punishment.
Zhou Xiaoxiao even suspected Yun Yudie made this request to have Lu Chen send them back for severe punishment, thus setting an example.
Creak...
Zhou Youyou’s bedroom door opened, and she appeared at the doorway, hair disheveled, looking sleepy as she stretched.
Lu Chen had spent the night in her room, keeping her up all night.
Seeing her sister with a sorrowful expression at the stone table holding a letter, Zhou Youyou asked, puzzled, "Sister, is there another task from our Sect Hierarch?"
Zhou Xiaoxiao put down the letter and turned to look at Zhou Youyou.
Seeing her sister in such a haggard state, she couldn’t help but sigh.
A dignified protector of the Heavenly Fate Sect turned into this by a human.
As she was about to say something, a pair of large hands appeared at Zhou Youyou’s waist, and Lu Chen emerged.
Lu Chen wrapped his arms around Zhou Youyou’s waist, standing behind her, his broad chest pressed closely to her delicate back, head resting on her shoulder, as he looked at Zhou Xiaoxiao, saying, "So your Sect Hierarch replied so quickly?"
Lu Chen was somewhat surprised; he’d sent the letter to Yun Yudie only a few days ago, yet she’d already replied.
He couldn’t tell whether the letter from Yun Yudie was addressed to the Zhou sisters or himself.
Zhou Xiaoxiao rose from the stone bench, letter in hand, and approached Lu Chen, "This is from the Sect Hierarch, addressed to you."
Lu Chen reached out and took the letter from Zhou Xiaoxiao’s hand, examining it intently.
The wording in Yun Yudie’s letter was very restrained; it was impossible to tell if she was angry.
At this moment, Zhou Youyou in Lu Chen’s embrace, turned her head, curious, and looked up at him, asking, "What does the letter say?"
Lu Chen smiled and replied, "Your Sect Hierarch wants me to release you two sisters and send you back to the Heavenly Fate Sect."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Youyou felt a jolt in her heart.
She definitely didn’t want to return to the Heavenly Fate Sect, where they were no longer trusted by the Sect Hierarch and would likely face punishment, possibly even sealing.
And staying with Lu Chen allowed her to consume his vitality; if she returned to the Heavenly Fate Sect, where could she find such quality blood food as Lu Chen?
After coming to her senses, Zhou Youyou said immediately, "I’m not going back."
Seeing Zhou Youyou’s intense reaction, Zhou Xiaoxiao was unsure of what to say.
Her foolish sister seemed beyond saving.
Still, she was curious about Lu Chen’s decision—would he expel them, or comply with their Sect Hierarch’s demands?
Lu Chen then tightened his embrace around Zhou Youyou’s waist, nestled his head against her snowy neck, and gently kissed her cheek, "My Youyou is so adorable; how could I possibly let you go?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Youyou felt relieved.
A nearby Zhou Xiaoxiao reminded, "If you don’t let us leave Zhen Nan Prince Manor, our Sect Hierarch will see it as you controlling us, and she might not believe the contents of your letter."
Lu Chen lay his head on Zhou Youyou’s shoulder, staring at Zhou Xiaoxiao intently, "Do you want to return to the Heavenly Fate Sect? If you wish to, I’ll let you go back."
Zhou Xiaoxiao’s brows furrowed with a mix of emotions upon hearing his words.
This guy wouldn’t let her sister go but wanted her to return to the Heavenly Fate Sect.
Did it mean he was tired of playing with her sister, yet not her?
Yet conversely, staying at Zhen Nan Prince Manor wouldn’t help the situation.
With the stalemate between Lu Chen and their Sect Hierarch, neither side trusted the other; someone needed to bridge them for cooperation.
If she didn’t return, their Sect Hierarch certainly wouldn’t believe Lu Chen’s words.
Clearly, returning meant facing punishment.
Then Zhou Xiaoxiao said, "Okay, I’ll go back to the Heavenly Fate Sect."
Fortune isn’t disaster; disaster can’t be avoided; at worst she’d be sealed.
Still, when their Sect Hierarch confirmed Lu Chen’s infinite vitality and that they hadn’t lied, she’d be freed, so there’s nothing to fear.
No sooner had she spoken than Lu Chen extended his right hand, pulling Zhou Xiaoxiao into his embrace.
Holding Zhou Youyou on one side and Zhou Xiaoxiao on the other, he whispered gently in her ear, "Xiaoxiao, it’s a tough task, but our chance with your Sect Hierarch depends on you."
Hearing this, Zhou Xiaoxiao secretly cursed him as a shameless man.