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Credits: Don't be a pussy "Uncle Di Tian has worked tirelessly for the Dragon Clan and has been nothing but diligent and loyal to the Soul Beast Clan. He truly deserves respect for his dedication." "And yet, you want him dead? As expected, those in power are heartless. It's chilling to witness." "How did I end up falling for such a ruthless woman like you?" Su Yu wore a pained expression, mimicking Gu Yuena's earlier demeanor as he pointed fingers dramatically. Gu Yuena could feel the suffocating frustration of being judged and criticized. Gu Yuena: "..." How could she have forgotten? Indeed, Su Yu had mentioned before that, as the Child of Destiny, his existence had drawn the attention of the Divine Realm. If Di Tian stayed close to Su Yu all the time, it wouldn't just expose secrets—it could also result in Di Tian being targeted and killed by the Divine Realm. Di Tian was the only pureblood of the Dragon Clan left, and Gu Yuena genuinely didn't want anything to happen to him. Wait... Gu Yuena suddenly realized something and asked, "Aren't you being watched by the Divine Realm? How did you come back?" "Aren't you afraid of exposing yourself to them?" Su Yu grinned and said, "Nana, by the time you worry about that, the food will have gone cold." "I used a method to temporarily shield myself from the Divine Realm's sight, but I can't stay here for too long." "You... have a way to shield yourself from the Divine Realm?" Gu Yuena was stunned. How could someone so weak possess such an ability? Was this the power of the Dragon God? Was the gap between her and the Dragon God truly this vast? Gu Yuena fell into deep thought. Su Yu raised a finger to his lips. "Shh! It's a secret. I can't tell you." "Secrets make men more charming." Gu Yuena rolled her eyes. "Fine, don't tell me. I don't care to know." "That's exactly how a prideful woman saves face." Su Yu teased. "You—" Anger bubbled up in Gu Yuena's chest. She raised her jade-like foot and kicked at Su Yu. She didn't use much force, so Su Yu easily caught it with his hand. "Let go!" Gu Yuena demanded sternly. "If I let go just because you told me to, wouldn't that make me lose face?" Su Yu played with the delicate, jade-like foot in his hand, marveling at how even this part of her was flawless. This woman truly had no imperfections. "Despicable!" Gu Yuena gritted her teeth in frustration. Yet, she couldn't hurt or scold him too harshly, fearing he might refuse to cooperate further. Dealing with Su Yu left her feeling utterly helpless. Su Yu chuckled and released her foot. Gu Yuena quickly pulled it back. Taking two steps closer, Su Yu stood in front of Gu Yuena. Now, he was slightly taller than her. The two stood so close that their equally stunning, almost otherworldly faces were only inches apart. "What are you trying to do now?" Gu Yuena asked, her body trembling slightly, her brows furrowing. "Nana, can I give you a hug?" "Do I even have a choice?" Gu Yuena replied coldly. "No, you don't." With a smile, Su Yu stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her. He could feel her body stiffen, clearly resistant to physical contact. In terms of emotions, there was still a long way to go. Su Yu didn't push any further and simply held her gently. Gu Yuena's entire body remained tense. Her slender hands hovered around his waist, lifting and lowering hesitantly as if conflicted. Her emotions were undoubtedly complicated. "What… what do you want from me?" she asked. "Nothing. I've already done what I wanted to do." Stepping back, Su Yu released her slender waist. He smiled as he gazed at her stunningly beautiful face, which could shift effortlessly between cold and endearing expressions. His ice-blue eyes radiated confidence. "Nana, whether you believe it or not, I will conquer your heart one day. Just wait and see." With a playful flick to her delicate nose, Su Yu turned and walked away, leaving Gu Yuena stunned. Her emotions were undoubtedly in turmoil, and he figured it was best to give her some time to process everything. There was no point in pushing her too far. After all, just because someone is inexperienced in matters of the heart doesn't mean they should be bullied relentlessly. Everyone deserves a moment to catch their breath. As for Su Yu's goals, he had already achieved most of them. Not only had he clarified his relationship with Meng Hongchen, but he had also managed to gain the upper hand in his interactions with Gu Yuena. Even if his tactics involved a bit of shamelessness and drama, the results made it all worthwhile. With his hands clasped behind his back, Su Yu strolled away leisurely. Gu Yuena stared at his retreating figure, lost in thought. This encounter had left her reeling. She needed time to sort through her feelings. ... "Young Master, are you alright?" Seeing Su Yu return unscathed, Di Tian breathed a sigh of relief. He had genuinely been worried that Gu Yuena might harm Su Yu in some way. Now that Su Yu appeared intact, Di Tian felt reassured. It seemed that his master still had some restraint. Looking at the tall and imposing middle-aged man in front of him, Su Yu said in a faintly accusing tone, "Uncle Di Tian, you're something. You just up and left me behind." "You sold me out so easily?" Di Tian looked slightly embarrassed. "Young Master, you know how it is. Those were the master's orders. I couldn't go against her." "Hmph!" Su Yu snorted. "Excuses, all excuses. Let me tell you, unless I get a few ten-thousand-year soul bones, I won't be able to soothe my wounded heart." Di Tian smiled faintly. So that's what this was about? "What kind of soul bone does the Young Master want?" "What do you have?" Su Yu countered. Di Tian smiled knowingly. "I have a little bit of everything." Su Yu: "..." You soul beast tycoon! After a brief silence, Su Yu said, "Forget it. Keep them for now. I'll come find you when I need something." "Wait—send me a ten-thousand-year skull bone. I need to prepare a gift for my little girlfriend." "Sure, whatever makes the Young Master happy," Di Tian replied with a smile. Su Yu waved his hand and walked off. Di Tian chuckled before vanishing instantly. As Su Yu returned, Di Mingli spotted him and rushed over immediately. Only then did a genuine smile cross Su Yu's face as he gently embraced her large head. The Star Dou Forest wasn't entirely devoid of pure-hearted beings like Meng Hongchen. Di Mingli before him was one such example. Unlike others, her feelings for him were undoubtedly pure, because she was a creature with no ulterior motives. If she had even a shred of cunning, she wouldn't have gotten so close to Su Yu. With Su Yu's scheming personality, if Di Mingli had shown even a hint of guile, she would have long been considered a potential soul ring. Su Yu was self-aware—he wasn't a good person. Against those he deemed a threat, when had he ever shown mercy? The White Tiger Duke's mansion and the Xuanwu Sect's fates were still fresh in everyone's minds. Su Yu was the kind of person who held grudges like no other. "Why did it take you so long to come out?" Di Mingli asked in her crisp voice. She had waited so long that she was starting to lose her patience. "Ran into a little issue, but it's sorted now. Judging by the time, it's getting late. Let's go hunting and then get you something tasty," Su Yu said with a wave of his hand. Hearing this, Di Mingli's eyes lit up, and she nodded eagerly. Su Yu mounted her, and the man and beast embarked once more. ... Two hours later. Night had fallen. After dinner, Di Mingli lay beside Su Yu, dozing off. Su Yu leaned against her large head, holding Snow Empress in his left arm and feeding her. Snow Empress cradled a jade bowl in her hands, drinking the ice essence bit by bit. Before long, she had drained the entire bowl. "You were bold today," Snow Empress whispered as she handed the empty bowl back to Su Yu. She had witnessed everything—the whole showdown between Su Yu and Gu Yuena. Snow Empress had to admit that Su Yu had guts. He dared to toy with a supreme ruler, challenging her repeatedly, and even taking liberties. Such audacity left Snow Empress in awe. She was willing to crown Su Yu as the boldest person alive. She had never seen anyone act so brazenly—yet somehow walk away unscathed. "Did you see everything?" Su Yu asked, squinting. "Of course, with all the noise you two made, it was impossible not to notice," Snow Empress replied. Feigning ferocity, Su Yu said, "Since you saw everything, it seems I can't let you live. Snow Empress, don't blame me; blame yourself for knowing too much." Snow Empress rolled her eyes and retorted, "If you truly wanted to kill me, I wouldn't have made it out of the Extreme North alive. And if you minded me knowing, you wouldn't have taken me into that underground space in the first place. The fact you didn't stop me means you're not afraid of me knowing. So stop trying to scare me. I'm not stupid." Su Yu chuckled and pinched her delicate cheek. "Girls who are too clever aren't very likable, you know." "You mean they're not likable to you, you sly guy. You prefer tricking people, and smart girls are harder to deceive," Snow Empress teased. "And yet, here you are, deceived. Don't think you can escape me now. Once you're in my hands, even if you had wings, you couldn't fly. Little Snow Empress, you might as well accept your fate. Mwahaha!" Su Yu cackled mischievously. Snow Empress brushed his hand away, then grabbed his face with her petite hands and gave it a playful tug. "Cut it out. You can drop the act with me." "You're devious, but not that devious. Over the years, I've seen everything you've done. You're not someone who values profit over everything else or disregards emotions. On the contrary, you deeply care about relationships. I've never betrayed you, so there's no way you'd harm me." Su Yu froze, his gaze complicated as he looked at Snow Empress. But soon, that complexity faded, replaced by a soft smile. "Who would've thought you'd understand me best? Not bad for someone who shared a bed with me for three years." Snow Empress: ??? "Stop spouting nonsense!" Snow Empress exclaimed, scratching Su Yu's face in frustration. Su Yu laughed, not the least bit angry. Instead, he leaned in and kissed Snow Empress on the cheek. This time, it was Snow Empress's turn to be stunned. "Beast!" she muttered, glaring at Su Yu with an expression of utter disdain as if looking at trash. Yet Su Yu only seemed more amused. "Yes, yes, that's the look I like. Keep it coming!" Snow Empress: "..." This guy is a complete lunatic. "I'm tired. I'm going to sleep," she said, closing her eyes. She realized she couldn't outwit this twisted individual, so she decided not to engage. If even a supreme ruler couldn't deal with this scoundrel, what hope did a little Snow Empress like her have? Avoidance was the best strategy. Su Yu's lips curved into a smile. Looking at the now asleep Snow Empress, his gaze softened. Unexpectedly, Snow Empress had become the person who understood him the most. Adjusting his position to make her more comfortable, Su Yu retrieved a small blanket from his spatial ring and gently draped it over her. He was careful not to disturb her, treating her with a rare tenderness few ever experienced. Though Snow Empress had initially been feigning sleep, the warmth and comfort lulled her into genuine slumber. As the moon hung high in the night sky like a jade disc, Su Yu looked up, his eyes reflecting its glow. Leaning against Di Mingli, he gradually drifted into sleep as well. ... Sea God Pavilion Yan Shaozhe, who had hurriedly left earlier, now returned just as urgently. His expression made it clear that his mission had not gone smoothly. Inside the Sea God Pavilion, Mu En still lay on his recliner. The injuries he had sustained years ago continued to severely impact him, leaving him unable to straighten his back. Sensing movement, Mu En said faintly, "You're back?" "Yes," Yan Shaozhe replied. "What did the Ice God Palace say? Did they know where Su Yu is?" Mu En asked. S~eaʀᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yan Shaozhe hesitated before replying, "No... They don't know either." Mu En: ??? Opening his tired eyes, Mu En looked at Yan Shaozhe in confusion. "The Ice God Palace doesn't know Su Yu's whereabouts? That doesn't make sense. Even if Su Yu is traveling the continent, they should know something." "They probably do know," Yan Shaozhe admitted. "Then why are you saying they don't? Didn't they tell you anything?" Mu En asked, puzzled. Yan Shaozhe gave a bitter laugh. "Not only did they not tell me, but they also told me to get lost. They even accused Shrek of having ulterior motives for inquiring about their young master." "Didn't you explain?" Mu En asked. "I did, but they wouldn't listen," Yan Shaozhe replied, looking aggrieved. "That Lu Yuan even attacked me outright. His Titan Snow Demon Martial Soul is absurdly strong. I couldn't beat him, so I had to retreat." Yan Shaozhe felt utterly wronged. He had been polite to everyone at the Ice God Palace, but they were unreasonable. The moment they heard he was asking about Su Yu, they blew up and gave him a thorough beating. It was infuriating. Su Yu himself was easygoing and even called him "Dean Yan," but the Ice God Palace members? Their arrogance was off the charts.