"Father, I can also recuperate in the Demon Sect."

Even Su Xiyue herself didn’t expect that at this moment, Leng Ruyu would take the initiative to suggest leaving.

This made her feelings even more complicated.

After all, she had promised Leng Ruyu to help her completely remove the Black Qi, but now, it was clear she had broken her word.

She hadn’t seen it, so she didn’t know how much Warm Current Leng Ruyu had absorbed, but Leng Ruyu’s condition was indeed not optimistic.

Su Xiyue felt uneasy in her heart.

Looking at Leng Ruyu’s dim eyes again, she finally couldn’t bear it, "Leave after your injuries have fully healed."

At this moment, she felt that as long as she urged Qin Yu a little, it shouldn’t take many days...

to dispel the Black Qi.

Su Xihe looked at her sister in surprise.

In her view, although the relationship between the Cyan Mountain Sect and the Demon Sect was important, the opportunity was above that!

However, since her sister had already spoken, she naturally couldn’t say much more.

"This..."

Leng Ruyu seemed to have found new vigor, full of gratitude, "Thank you, Sister Xiyue."

Indeed, one must retreat in order to advance!

If proactive, or even using conditions as a premise, it might only backfire.

...

The Sect Leader of the Demon Sect didn’t leave but stayed for a while.

After entering the arranged accommodation, his perception spread out, and after confirming there were no issues inside, he set up a few arrays.

"Yu’Er, have you been well in the Cyan Mountain Sect these days?"

He was somewhat worried.

Mainly because Leng Ruyu’s current condition looked really bad, and she had an old grudge with Su Xiyue.

"Sister Xiyue treats me very well, Father, don’t overthink it."

The reason for her fatigue was indeed a bit hard to articulate.

After all, having been tormented for nearly a whole day, if she hadn’t rested for a few hours, she might not even be able to stand up.

"Moreover, Yu’Er is actually much better now..."

Her voice lowered, speaking very tactfully, yet still not revealing the truth.

If Father knew the hidden danger in her body could be dispelled at any time, he probably wouldn’t allow her to stay any longer at the Cyan Mountain Sect.

This was the initial reason she retained the Black Qi!

"That’s good."

Leng Feng also breathed a sigh of relief.

Here, with just the father and daughter, Leng Ruyu naturally couldn’t hide anything more.

The current situation in the Yunlan Domain indeed required the Demon Sect and the Cyan Mountain Sect to stand together, otherwise, the Hundred Sword Sect might swallow them one by one.

The main thing was that much of Leng Ruyu’s Black Qi had indeed been dispelled, and it didn’t seem to be worsening.

At least, it seemed to be contained.

Hopefully, it wouldn’t take long to completely eliminate this hidden danger?!

"Yu’Er, you’ve been at the Cyan Mountain Sect for two months. Have you had contact with Su Xihe’s newly accepted direct disciple? Someone named... Qin Yu."

Now, the name of Qin Yu had also spread throughout the Yunlan Domain.

After all, as the direct disciple of the Lord of the Immortal Sect, coupled with his extraordinary talents, it’s hard not to attract attention.

Upon hearing Qin Yu’s name, Leng Ruyu’s expression suddenly froze.

Not only had they interacted!

They had even engaged in close exchange.

"Why did Father suddenly bring him up?" She was somewhat unnatural, even slightly casting her gaze down.

"I personally went to Lin Xian City to understand this person, and it’s unimaginable; he was a loose cultivator living in the Outer City for over twenty years..."

Even the Sect Leader of the Demon Sect couldn’t help but lament.

"With this person’s talent, in the future, he’ll undoubtedly be the top Alchemist of the Yunlan Domain!"

"Given the current situation, our Demon Sect must join hands with the Cyan Mountain Sect to resist the Hundred Sword Sect for any chance of survival. However, relying solely on verbal alliances is like building a dam on thin ice; it’s hard to claim it’s stable..."

Hearing this, Leng Ruyu had already guessed Leng Feng’s thoughts, her heartbeat involuntarily speeding up, like a fawn in chaos.

"Father, do you mean... to form a political marriage with the Cyan Mountain Sect?!"

If that’s the case, then she and Qin Yu could openly become husband and wife?!

Additionally, since they had already consummated, marrying Qin Yu would be the best choice for her.

At that time, Su Xiyue might even plead with her to let her into the bed.

Just thinking about it was exciting!

"That is indeed the plan."

Leng Feng nodded, saying, "I think Qin Yu is quite suitable!"

"This matter cannot be rushed. Qin Yu’s status is not low now, and within the Demon Sect, the only person who can be fully trusted and whose status matches his is your... Second Aunt."

"Second Aunt!?"

Originally full of expectations and extremely excited, Leng Ruyu’s burning heart seemed to be doused by a bucket of cold water upon hearing the words "Second Aunt," and the expectation on her face solidified into a dazed disbelief.

She was all ready.

But calm down and think about it, how could they let her, the Sect Leader of the Demon Sect, engage in a political marriage?

But...

Although her Second Aunt had decent talent, identity, and even appearance, the age didn’t match!

Leng Ruyu vaguely remembered her Second Aunt’s skeletal age was nearly a century now.

Even though cultivators transcend the mundane, being unconcerned about age, if such an event between her Second Aunt and Qin Yu were to happen, what would she be?!

Wouldn’t that be a mess?

No, absolutely not!

"I do not agree with this marriage!"

Almost instinctively, Leng Ruyu blurted out without hesitation or doubt.

"Hmm?"

Leng Feng was taken aback, looking at his daughter with confusion in his eyes.

He remembered Leng Ruyu was the one who most wished for her Second Aunt to get married, right? After all, Leng Ruyu had often run away to avoid her Second Aunt.

Realizing herself, Leng Ruyu became unnatural, and could only awkwardly explain, "Daughter means... they might not be suitable."

"Why are they not suitable?"

Leng Feng was puzzled, "Could it be you’ve interacted with Qin Yu and know his preferences?"

"Somewhat familiar, I guess."

They knew each other inside out.

Could they not be familiar?!

"He is quite close to Su Xiyue. Perhaps he joined the Cyan Mountain Sect because of her..."

"I see."

Leng Feng thought it over and considered the possibility quite high, "You should carefully search and see if there’s a suitable candidate."

But he still felt his daughter’s reaction was a bit off. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Is it because of Qin Yu?

Seeing him not insist further, Leng Ruyu let out a small sigh of relief.

If things really worked out, she couldn’t possibly find Qin Yu under her Second Aunt’s watchful eyes, could she?!

What if her father found out...

...

Sect Leader’s Cave Mansion.

As the two masters returned, Qin Yu had just refined an elixir.

"Master, Master Liu."

As usual, he was still so courteous and respectful to his teachers.

However, upon seeing the Sect Leader, he couldn’t help but frown.