Douluo Continent: Starting with the Tiger Emperor Template

Ye Guyi's lips moved, as if she wanted to refute, but she found herself speechless.

After all, he was telling the truth.

If she and the Ordinary Alliance were truly capable of fighting against the Evening Water Alliance, they wouldn't be fleeing in such a sorry state.

Even the mighty Ordinary Alliance was powerless to withstand the enraged Xi Shui Alliance at this moment... If it weren't for Shang Gong Wei'er's royal background, she would probably have been wiped out of Mingdu by the full force of the Xi Shui Alliance.

"You can quickly improve your cultivation by slaying evil spirit masters. The characteristics of the Holy Angel Martial Soul allow you to gain additional growth when purifying evil. You should know this best yourself."

Lu Ren's hand remained out in front of her, without being withdrawn.

"Let's join forces to deal with the evil spirit master. Killing the evil spirit master will not only benefit me, but your cultivation will also improve rapidly. It's a win-win situation for both of us."

After he finished speaking, he paused, and the smile on his lips deepened.

"How is it?"

Ye Guyi stared at the hand reaching out to her and remained silent for a long time.

She really wanted to believe the person in front of her.

The life energy he just displayed, that pure warmth that brought tears to one's eyes, was something no evil spirit master could fake.

And he's right. If he really were an evil spirit master, he wouldn't need to waste so much time talking to her. He could just kill her or capture her to claim the reward.

But she dared not.

These past few days of hiding and fleeing have been filled with fear and torment every single day.

She dared not trust anyone, dared not ask anyone for help, and dared not stay in one place for too long.

Like a young animal being hunted by a hunter, she learned to see everyone as a potential enemy.

Why should I believe you?

Ye Guyi's voice was very soft, with a slight tremor.

Her beautiful eyes were full of caution and wariness, like a kitten cautiously peeking out in an unfamiliar environment, only daring to hide in a safe corner to observe the surrounding movements, ready to retreat at any time.

Lu Ren couldn't help but laugh when he saw her like this.

"I'll find a way to make you believe me."

He didn't try to persuade her by force, but instead did something first.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Lu Ren, and I am..."

"I'm not interested in hearing your self-introduction."

Ye Guyi interrupted him, her gaze sweeping left and right, scanning the side streets on both sides of the alley and the outlines of the buildings overhead.

She was looking for an escape route.

The curse has been lifted, and the self-destruction has been sealed, but as long as there is a sliver of hope, she doesn't want to hand her fate over to someone else.

Lu Ren sighed.

Then he turned his head and looked at Ji Juechen, who had been standing to the side like a statue.

"Old Ji, tell me, how did you take in the stray kitten and gain its trust?"

Ji Juechen was completely stunned by this sudden question.

He opened his mouth, his brows furrowed tightly, as if he were pondering a problem a hundred times more difficult than killing a Soul Saint.

After a long silence, he answered honestly:

I don't keep pets.

Lu Ren nodded, as if he had expected this answer.

He turned back to look at Ye Guyi and began to ask and answer his own questions:

"If it were me, my first step would be to try to entice them with food, and if that doesn't work..."

He paused, then looked Ye Guyi up and down.

"Then we'll have to forcibly take her home and slowly gain her trust."

Ye Guyi's face turned pale instantly.

She realized that these words weren't meant for Ji Juechen, but for her.

There was no joking in those clear eyes; he was serious.

If she dares to run away, he really will forcibly take her home.

Ye Guyi suddenly turned around and was about to rush into the depths of the alley.

Then she heard three words.

"Go to sleep."

The voice was soft and the tone was flat, as if coaxing a child who refused to take a nap.

But the moment those three words reached her ears, an irresistible drowsiness surged over her like a tide.

Her eyelids began to droop wildly, and her consciousness felt as if it had been gently pressed into the warm darkness by a large, gentle yet irresistible hand.

Before her consciousness completely faded into darkness, one last thought flashed through her mind.

What kind of ability is this...?

Ye Guyi's body slumped forward.

Her long, golden hair traced a dazzling arc in the air before being caught steadily by a hand.

Lu Ren held her shoulders and gently hoisted her onto his shoulder.

His blond hair cascaded down his shoulders like a small golden waterfall, swaying gently behind him.

He held her knees with one hand to prevent her from slipping, and waved his other hand at Ji Juechen.

"Let's go back and settle this girl in."

Ji Juechen stood there, watching Lu Ren carry the unconscious blonde girl and stride out of the alley.

His lips twitched.

Why does he feel like... this guy is kidnapping a virgin?

"What are you waiting for? Keep up!"

Lu Ren's voice came from the end of the alley.

Ji Juechen remained silent for a moment, gripped the silver-white longsword in his hand, and followed after him.

He watched as Lu Ren carried the unconscious Ye Guyi's body, which slumped limply onto Lu Ren's shoulder. Ye Guyi's dazzling golden hair hung down, swaying gently with Lu Ren's steps, like a golden flag fluttering in the wind.

Ji Juechen lowered his voice and said:

"Isn't this... a bit inappropriate? If she wakes up, she'll definitely distrust us even less."

There was a rare hint of hesitation in his voice.

For Ji Juechen, problems that can be solved with a sword never require hesitation, but the current matter is clearly not within the scope of what a sword can solve.

"Even if you don't trust them, you have to protect them first."

Lu Ren kept walking, his steps light as if he were carrying not a person, but a bundle of vegetables just bought from the market. His pace didn't slow at all, and he said as he walked:

"Now Mingdu is full of people from the Xishui Alliance. Even if she has the Holy Angel Martial Soul, she is only a four-ring Soul Master. Sooner or later, she will be found out by the evil soul masters."

"Take her back to the yard and hide her. Once she calms down, she'll naturally understand that we mean no harm, and we believe she'll cooperate with us."

As they spoke, the two had already passed through several secluded alleys and were heading towards the courtyard where Nana and the others were stationed.

Lu Ren carried Ye Guyi, nimbly avoiding the few pedestrians on the road.

His spiritual power constantly spreads within a radius of tens of meters around him, like an invisible spider web, capturing every movement and whisper in his surroundings.

Any suspicious aura or abnormal fluctuation of soul power will be instantly amplified within this mental network and transmitted to his perception.

When they returned to the courtyard, Nana was leading a few people to stand guard at the gate.

When she saw Lu Ren carrying a blonde girl and walking back briskly, she was stunned for a moment.

Why does it look like Lu Ren is doing something bad?

It's like kidnapping a young girl...

She quickly put her thoughts out of her mind and strode forward to meet them.

"Master, who is this...?"