Cultivating immortality relies on spatial abilities; defying fate to become the protagonist.

Chapter 124 The Helplessness of Yu Hui and Zhe Yan

"Yu Hui, let me tell you a secret. This woman is no ordinary person. If the Peak Master hadn't assigned me to be her attendant, why would I be working for her?"

“I was also arranged by the Peak Master, but I don’t know if Wu Yu and Wang Shi were also arranged by the Peak Master. Their relationship with Shen Yue seems different!” Yu Hui said.

Zheyan glanced at Shen Yue, who was still acting crazy, and said in a mysterious and terrified tone, "Didn't you notice? Wu Yu and Wang Shi are both her lackeys! I accidentally stumbled upon them, and they were playing a really good game! I just don't know what kind of magic this woman has cast. Anyone who touches her becomes completely obedient to her. Every man who gets involved with her is like they're bewitched, willingly doing anything for her, even if it means their death. Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine; it's terrifying!"

After hearing this, Yu Hui pondered for a moment, then asked with a suspicious look, "Zheyan, why do you say that? I'm a little confused as to why so many people are willing to protect her. Isn't it the Peak Master's order?!"

Zheyan frowned and continued, "It's not all the Peak Master's orders. Haven't you noticed? Wherever she goes, those who are willing to stand up for her are all people who have countless connections with her! Moreover, I've heard quite a few rumors."

Many of her fellow disciples got into trouble because of her arrogance and domineering nature, and some even met a tragic end trying to help her out!

Yu Hui's eyes widened, and he exclaimed incredulously, "What? Is this true? I've gotten myself into this mess just to earn a few spirit stones? Since you knew all this, why did you stay by her side all this time?"

Zheyan helplessly spread his hands, sighed, and replied, "Alas, what can I do?! This is an order personally given by the Peak Master, assigning me to protect her. I've tried to find excuses to shirk this task several times, but I've failed every time. I'm really having the worst luck ever!"

After exchanging a glance, the two tacitly chose to remain silent. The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and time seemed to slow down at that moment.

"Zheyan, Shen Yue has taken a liking to Master Shi. Master Shi is in for trouble!"

“No! Master Shi’s status is what it is. Even if he is the peak master… As long as Master Shi isn’t confused, Shen Yue can’t cling to him!” Zheyan said thoughtfully.

"Indeed! How could Shen Yue possibly covet the Venerable One's closed-door disciple?"

Both fell silent. Yu Hui broke the silence first, saying with a serious expression, "That's right! We really don't need to worry about Grandmaster Shi. On the contrary, our own situation is more worrying."

After all, to return to the sect safely, one must be extra careful along the way and avoid falling into a woman's trap. Having such a lewd woman by one's side, who is also cunning and ruthless, could easily lead to falling into her snare if one is not careful.

After a moment's thought, Yu Hui suggested, "Zheyan! How about this, let's make a pact that on the way back, we'll look after each other and help each other out, and we absolutely mustn't let that woman get close to us, or give her any opportunity to take advantage of us."

Zheyan nodded without hesitation and replied, "Alright! Since that's the case, then I, Zheyan, swear here today that from this moment on, I will stand by Brother Yuhui, helping him through thick and thin. If Shen Yue ever harbors any ill intentions, I will do everything in my power to assist you and protect my purity. Anyone who breaks this oath will have their cultivation completely destroyed and will meet a terrible end!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a beam of light descended from the sky and landed directly on Zheyan, clearly a sign that the oath had taken effect.

Yu Hui nodded earnestly, raised his right hand, and solemnly made the same vow.

At this point, the two men tacitly maintained a certain distance from Shen Yue and shook their heads helplessly.

Although they secretly hoped to get rid of Shen Yue completely, reality prevented them from doing as they pleased. They had to bring Shen Yue safely back to the sect, otherwise, the consequences of any mistake would be unimaginable.

Who told Shen Yue to have such a powerful backer? Thinking of this, the two of them could only suppress their dissatisfaction and put on a seemingly gentle expression.

Shen Yue calmed down after her outburst, and Yu Hui slowly said, "Junior Sister Shen, it's getting late. We should leave the forest as soon as possible; it's not safe!"

"Yes! Junior Sister Shen, what are your plans? We are going back to the sect. Don't you want to come back with us? If you are still stubborn and insist on going your own way, then I'm sorry, but I'll have to go ahead first! If anything goes wrong, don't blame us for not warning you."

After saying that, Zheyan stared intently at Shen Yue, waiting for her response.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yue looked up abruptly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

Her beautiful eyes were filled with arrogance and disdain.

Her small, straight nose wrinkled slightly, and after a soft snort, she replied in an extremely contemptuous tone, "Weren't you sent by my ancestor to protect me? How dare you think of abandoning me? Aren't you afraid I'll complain to my ancestor?"

"Junior sister, can't you be reasonable? Senior Brother Wu and Junior Brother Wang, who came out with us this time, both perished, and we almost lost our lives too. Do you still want to take risks outside? Yu Hui and I can't protect you."

"You two? Are you really that scum? Humph, with just the two of you, you really don't have the right to protect me." Shen Yue said angrily.

Seeing Shen Yue being so unreasonable, Yu Hui, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

His face, which had originally carried a touch of refinement, gradually darkened with anger.

He clenched his fists tightly, looked coldly at Shen Yue, and said, word by word, "Junior Sister Shen, can't you be reasonable?! If you think our cultivation is too weak, we'll just leave."

Zheyan also said irritably, "We have come a long way, experiencing countless dangers and almost perishing. Now we are all exhausted and depleted of energy."

Given the current situation, it's simply not suitable to continue venturing out and training. So, Yu Hui and I discussed it and decided to return to the sect to recuperate and recover, otherwise it would hinder our future cultivation path.

Is there anything wrong with doing this? If you really don't want to go back, we brothers won't keep you company. We'll just go back to the clan and face punishment."

Zheyan pulled Yu Hui away. He knew that Shen Yue was a paper tiger, only good at bullying others at home, and not good at fighting. If it weren't for someone protecting her, she wouldn't dare to walk outside alone.

(End of this chapter)