Chapter 1269: Chapter 1265: Only the Unwanted Will Throw Themselves at You
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
Yun Ran was initially a bit embarrassed to ask, she still had some sense of boundaries.
But unexpectedly, Chi Yao brought it up himself, so she couldn’t be blamed for pressing further.
"I’m just curious, who exactly are you? Not only knowing this is the Dream Realm but being so sure this little tower has a Prohibition."
The Little Tower Spirit had the same feelings as Yun Ran at this moment, but he clearly didn’t have the courage to ask, so he perked up his ears and listened carefully.
This question wasn’t difficult to answer, but a flash of sorrow quickly appeared in Chi Yao’s eyes.
Yun Ran’s heart skipped a beat, did she ask something inappropriate?
"If it’s inconvenient to answer, you don’t have to."
Although she really wanted to know the answer, if it genuinely touched the other’s sore spot, Yun Ran wasn’t someone who would dig persistently.
Chi Yao shook his head, his tone unsettlingly low: "It’s not inconvenient to answer, I just suddenly remembered some unpleasant past events."
For once, Yun Ran felt a twinge of guilt, opening her mouth to suggest not saying anything.
Chi Yao had already started speaking: "This little tower itself is a Magic Artifact, it was the first Manor Master’s apprenticeship gift at the Divine Sword Manor.
The Prohibition on it is actually a special contract, and the Artifact Spirit born from it naturally has to abide by the contract’s constraints.
And I just happen to be able to control this Prohibition, so I can come and go freely and also control this Artifact Spirit.
As for why I know this is the Dream Realm, it’s because I’m the owner of this Dream Realm..."
Yun Ran was intently listening, expecting Chi Yao to reveal some deeply moving past.
But as she listened, the direction became increasingly peculiar, especially now with Chi Yao’s seriously earnest demeanor.
Finally, Yun Ran couldn’t help but interrupt.
"Excuse me, I just need to interrupt. What did you say earlier? You said you’re the owner of this Dream Realm?"
Yun Ran was genuinely doubting if she had just broken through, with her cultivation not very stable, leading to auditory hallucinations.
The Little Tower Spirit directly sat down on the ground, clearly startled by this revelation.
Chi Yao was getting to the main point, planning to elaborate further when he was suddenly interrupted, leaving him a bit speechless, so he could only nod.
Yun Ran’s lips pursed into a straight line, was this good news or bad news?
After a while, Yun Ran regained her composure: "No, how can you be the owner of this Dream Realm!!!"
Dream Realm is a powerful and independently running domain; the owner, in some sense, is equivalent to being the Heavenly Dao of the domain.
Intense jealousy tore through Yun Ran, making her heart feel like it was being scratched by a cat.
There’s a saying perfectly fitting Yun Ran’s current mindset: fearing a friend’s hardships yet fearing a friend’s luxury.
Chi Yao laughed out loud at this moment: "I never thought I’d see you make that expression again."
Yun Ran: ...
She’s wondering if it’s too late to perish together with Chi Yao now.
No wonder Chi Yao dared to boast that the Little Tower Spirit wouldn’t dare reveal anything about him.
He is invincible; how can anyone deal with this!
Though frustrated, looking on the bright side, if this guy is the Dream Realm’s owner, does it mean she can now bypass limitations!
Just a moment ago filled with envy and resentment, Yun Ran immediately changed to a flattering expression.
"So, since you say we have some past relations, can you do me a few small favors?"
Saying this, Yun Ran gestured a size of sesame with her fingers.
In terms of relations, Chi Yao should have agreed without hesitation, but he unexpectedly displayed a hint of embarrassment.
"Uh, actually, what I said earlier isn’t quite finished."
Yun Ran’s eyes brightened, focusing on Chi Yao, indicating for him to continue, as she would listen carefully.
Thinking of what he had to say next, which was sure to leave Yun Ran disappointed, Chi Yao inexplicably felt a bit guilty.
"It’s true that I’m the owner of this Dream Realm, but you also know, the Dream Realm is real events happening in repeated cycles.
The current me is not the me that created the Dream Realm; only at specific times will all my powers return..."
As he continued, Chi Yao’s voice lowered.
Yun Ran’s eyes, initially sparkling, suddenly lost their light.
Isn’t this just saying the current Chi Yao is like a 0.5 version?
This led Yun Ran to strongly suspect if she’d encountered a scam setup; how else was the Broken Copper Mirror so coincidentally sent here?
And then, she coincidentally met the owner of the Dream Mirror, who even acted like they were long-lost friends.
"Honestly tell me, what’s your motive in getting close to me? I’m actually very reasonable, especially when both parties’ interests are guaranteed; I’m excellent at cooperation."
Chi Yao knew Yun Ran always made opponents jump in frustration, but this tactic amused him when applied to himself.
"What could I possibly want from you? Your broken Life Chart, your greedy nature, or your mouth that can poison people!!!"
He should’ve known better; upon sensing Yun Ran’s aura, he should’ve waited for Yun Ran to go through hardships to find him before appearing.
Chi Yao finally comprehended the true value of Yun Ran’s earlier words that unsolicited is worthless.
Yun Ran initially held some suspicion, but hearing Chi Yao pointing out her flaws with evident vexation, the suspicion drastically decreased.
Only truly cornered people would point out weaknesses.
"Hey, look at you, getting worked up after a couple of words, I was just casually asking."
Chi Yao seemed genuinely agitated, choosing not to pay Yun Ran any attention and turned to look at the auction downstairs.
Evidently preferring to look at those mundane things rather than exchange more words with Yun Ran.
Yun Ran, apparently feeling a bit guilty, noticed Chi Yao was ignoring her and chose not to bother him further.
Currently, the auction downstairs was proceeding vigorously, and Yun Ran took a glance with some anticipation about the next auction item.
"Everyone, next we have a long sword, created meticulously over fifty years by Divine Sword Manor, using special materials, having nurtured a trace of spirit..."
Initially, Yun Ran was not interested, but when the sword was brought up.
Yun Ran’s eyes widened suddenly: "Damn, isn’t this the sword I saw in Moonlight City before!"
