On a giant rock about a thousand meters away,
Dongkui concealed her form and quietly watched ahead.
In fact, she hadn’t left two days ago.
She had stayed nearby, silently observing Ye Yu and Ying Naiyan.
There were two reasons she remained:
First, she hoped Ye Yu and Ying Naiyan could clear up the misunderstanding to avoid future awkwardness.
Second, if possible, Dongkui wanted Ye Yu to use thunder to help her cultivate again.
She didn’t know why, but that feeling was truly captivating.
The aura felt very familiar, as if the black thunder originally belonged to her.
Summoning the wandering power back to nourish her cultivation.
It was strange to say, but Dongkui’s feeling grew stronger and stronger.
However, after waiting two days,
not only was the misunderstanding not resolved,
but Ye Yu was preparing to leave.
This made Dongkui feel somewhat reluctant!
Ahem, to clarify—she was reluctant to lose Ye Yu’s black thunder, not the person himself.
An outsider immortal like him, only Ying Naiyan could be interested.
As her master, how could she possibly steal her disciple’s meal?
Absolutely impossible!
But no matter how reluctant, she would only watch.
She would never go forward to stop Ye Yu from leaving.
After all, if anyone should stop him, it should be Ying Naiyan.
What right did Dongkui have?
No proper status, no justification!
Still, she really was a little reluctant!
Dongkui sighed silently without saying more.
Meanwhile, Ye Yu had explained everything to Ying Naiyan, then immediately set up a shielding barrier.
One that also blocked sound.
What a joke—it was shameful to use the Boundary Pearl, with all those words and actions. How could he let Ying Naiyan see that?
Of course, it had to be completely covered!
At that moment, Ye Yu suddenly thought of a very serious problem.
Previously, each time the Boundary Pearl was used to locate the Demon Realm, it deviated from the correct position.
So if he chose a different location, might he accidentally hit the right spot?
This thought suddenly made Ye Yu feel enlightened.
He closed his eyes and prepared the awkward words and actions once more.
Finally, he set the teleportation destination to the Mortal Realm!
The next second,
the Boundary Pearl burst into brilliant light, enveloping Ye Yu completely.
But after only two breaths,
Ye Yu had completely disappeared from the Underworld.
The shielding formation he had set up began to dissipate naturally without immortal energy support.
Ying Naiyan stepped forward,
looking at the empty ground.
An inexplicable sense of loss arose in her heart.
But she quickly steadied herself, took out a communication stone, and contacted Dongkui.
“Master, where are you? I have something important to discuss!”
“What's up?”
Dongkui’s lazy voice came quickly through the communication stone.
Ying Naiyan said seriously, “It’s very important. It’s inconvenient to say inside the communication stone. Better to meet in person.”
Dongkui replied, “Meeting is fine, but I have to ask—has the misunderstanding been cleared?”
Ying Naiyan covered her face with one hand, smiling bitterly.
At a time like this, still caring about such things? Master, you really are stubborn.
I’ve already been generous enough; why are you and husband still tangled up?
I really don’t mind. How many times do I have to say it?
But the complaints in her heart were impossible to say out loud.
After all, Ying Naiyan still had needs from Dongkui.
So she pretended to be serious and said, “The misunderstanding is cleared. When husband left, he told me the whole story from that day. It really was a misunderstanding.”
After speaking, Ying Naiyan waited earnestly for a response.
Suddenly, the light on the communication stone dimmed.
What happened?
Why did it suddenly go dark?
Did master not believe her?
Before Ying Naiyan could think more, Dongkui’s voice came from behind.
“What do you mean it was a misunderstanding? It was a misunderstanding! You just refused to listen!”
Ying Naiyan turned and, seeing the familiar figure, immediately rushed over.
“Master, it’s been two days. I really missed you!”
“Hmph, do you think I’d believe that? Being with that Ye Yu guy, would you still think of anyone else?”
Though she said this, the smile at Dongkui’s mouth corner was hard to suppress.
The two masters were extremely close, like sisters.
This was why Dongkui had been so eager to clarify her relationship with Ye Yu.
She really didn’t want to lose such a disciple and sister over a misunderstanding.
Fortunately, the misunderstanding was finally resolved.
Then, Dongkui instinctively glanced aside, where some immortal energy still lingered.
Ye Yu had left from there.
Hmm, it seemed that from now on, the black thunder was truly off-limits.
What a pity!
Dongkui shook her head slightly, then hurriedly asked, “So what’s the matter? Why must it be said in person?”
“Master, I want you to come with me to Nightshade Spring, to retrieve the central spring source. Then to the Dark Forest, to slay the three Skyward Treemen!
I already have a detailed plan.
I’ve found their weaknesses. With your strength, you can definitely finish the fight within half an hour.”
Ying Naiyan spoke as she took out a map from her storage ring.
The locations of Nightshade Spring and Dark Forest were clearly marked.
Dongkui took the map and frowned immediately.
Nightshade Spring and Dark Forest were legendary places in the Underworld.
Very famous, yet no ghost creature had ever found them.
Dongkui was curious how Ying Naiyan knew of these places.
So she asked, “Where did this map come from?”
“Master, no need to ask much. But I can guarantee the map’s authenticity. To be honest, I’ve been to both places myself.
So safety isn’t much of a concern.
It’s just that the three Skyward Treemen are strong. With my current cultivation, I can’t handle them. That’s why I need your help.”
Ying Naiyan paused, then whispered, “This concerns our happy life together. You should help too!”
“Happy life? ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ What do you mean?
You mean those three Treemen guard legendary treasures that can greatly boost our strength?”
Dongkui’s eyes gleamed.
But Ying Naiyan shook her head.
“The three Skyward Treemen don’t guard treasures, but a pathway to the heavens!
With the spring source of Nightshade Spring, we can successfully open it.
Then we can go straight to the Heavenly Realm, to find husband!”
Ying Naiyan sharply caught a keyword.
“We? You mean you and me?
Wait, it’s fine if you go to the Heavenly Realm to find Ye Yu, but why drag me along?”
“Stop pretending! You still pretending?
It’s come to this, and you still won’t admit your feelings for Ye Yu?”
Ying Naiyan playfully winked at Dongkui.
The latter immediately started freaking out.
Great, is this really beyond explanation now?
