Breaking the Masked Man

Compared to medicine.

After failing to break through, Cai Lin appeared somewhat gloomy. Her bewitching purple eyes seemed to be covered by a layer of gloom, making her entire temperament colder. Compared to before, she was even more unapproachable, and her aura seemed capable of freezing and killing any living being that came near.

She needs some quiet time right now.

At that very moment, Yao Yan, without his permission, leaped through the window and entered. The snake-people guards at the door were no match for him, and his arrival naturally drew Cai Lin's attention.

She parted her red lips slightly, and her cold, mature voice rang in Yao Yan's ear: "Why are you here instead of staying with her?"

“I felt you needed comforting, so I came.”

Facing Cai Lin's aggressive gaze, Yao Yan remained calm, a faint smile playing on his lips, and said softly.

"I don't need it."

Cai Lin said coldly. She never thought of herself as the kind of woman who needed to rely on a man, and she would never show her weak side in front of him, especially since this person was Yao Yan. She would keep a safe distance from the man her sister had taken a liking to.

Yao Yan shook his head slightly, wagged a finger, and slowly said, "People who need comfort never say they need it. Being stubborn is useless. Since you failed to break through, you must prepare for the worst."

"Do you think I need your comfort? Don't try the same tricks you used on my sister on me. Just because she was willing to be deceived by you doesn't mean I am!"

Cai Lin's deep purple eyes reflected Yao Yan's face, but Yao Yan's extremely perfect face held no appeal for her.

"Willing to be deceived by me? That's not wrong."

Yao Yan nodded slightly, agreeing with Cai Lin's words. If everyone thought Cai Die was a silly girl, then they would be the fools themselves. Her simplicity and kindness did not mean she was unintelligent. She was just too well protected by Cai Lin and had experienced too little. Just like a college student who has just graduated, her eyes will have a clear sense of foolishness.

Can you call them stupid?

They have simply been deceived less, and have not yet been brutally beaten by the world. No one has taught them what reality is. But from the moment they step out of the school gates, everything will change, because the world is made up of countless people, and the moral bottom line that needs to be followed in school does not exist in society.

The same principle applies to the fantasy world, but it is even more cruel because there are no laws in this world, and moral boundaries depend entirely on personal preferences.

Seeing Yao Yan's approving expression, Cai Lin's chest trembled with anger, clearly indicating that her chest was in pain.

"If you came here just to spout this nonsense, then you can leave."

She said coldly.

"Then let's get down to business."

Yao Yan nodded slightly, her expression becoming a little more serious. She said, "Your failure to break through is probably related to your companion soul. I don't know much about the heritage of your Medusa clan, but your own bloodline should be closely related to your companion soul, with the two complementing each other."

"It gives you a huge advantage in the early stages, such as increased combat power and faster cultivation speed."

"But nothing in this world is perfect. With advantages come disadvantages. When magical beasts want to advance, they focus on the evolution of their bloodline. The Purple Flame Serpent is clearly not enough to break through to the seventh rank, and it naturally affects you, its host!"

Cai Lin clearly didn't need Yao Yan to remind her of this. During her seclusion, she had deeply experienced the pain of being restricted. In her previous cultivation, she had never felt this kind of tight restraint, as if she were in the sand, unable to move.

Yao Yan continued, "The Medusa clan needs to use different flames to evolve. Although I don't understand this secret method, I am very clear about the violence of the power of different flames. If you want to use different flames to burn away your old body, it is no different from playing with fire and burning yourself. The risk is no more than that of me refining different flames."

"You want to persuade me to give up?"

Cai Lin narrowed her eyes, her beautiful pupils staring dangerously at Yao Yan, like a beautiful snake flicking its tongue.

Yao Yan advised, "No, I just want you to wait a bit. Don't rush things. Impulsiveness is the devil."

"How long do you intend to make me wait?"

Cai Lin said coldly, her eyes fixed on Yao Yan. She needed a strange fire to evolve, and the strange fire was currently in Yao Yan's hands. If the other party did not agree, she would have no choice but to patiently talk to him.

"Wait for me for a while. I plan to go to the Black Corner Region. There is a strange fire waiting for me there. Once I refine it, my strength should increase by a lot."

Yao Yan pursed her dry lips and revealed some information to Cai Lin.

"I will go with you!"

Cai Lin gave Yao Yan no chance to refuse, and said very seriously that she had to go with Yao Yan in case he didn't keep his promise. It wasn't that she doubted his character, but this matter concerned her life. As for letting Cai Die go with him... that place, the Black Corner Region, was not suitable for a 'sweet girl' like Cai Die.

She had been to that place once before; it was full of ruthless characters. Even a Grand Master on the road was more ferocious and cruel than the people from the Gama Empire.

If the Gama Empire still had some order, then the Black Corner Region was a completely chaotic place.

There are no rules, no laws, no morals... only the strong rule!

It seems to be a microcosm of the entire Dou Qi Continent.

"……Can."

Yao Yan did not refuse. With Cai Lin following him, he could ask her to handle some matters. He also planned to infiltrate Canaan Academy. Before that, it was not appropriate to expose himself or make contact with the Soul Palace too early. Moreover, the location of the Fallen Heart Flame was deep in the magma, which was the location of the Dou Di's cave. If he exposed it in advance, things would get very complicated.

It's estimated that the entire Dou Qi Continent will be thrown into complete chaos, with the major imperial clans entering a phase of fierce fighting ahead of schedule. In that situation, Yao Yan's current strength won't be enough to hold them off.

"Wait, didn't you already have a strange flame?"

Cai Lin belatedly realized what was happening and suddenly stared at Yao Yan with a puzzled look on her stunningly beautiful face.

Yao Yan raised both hands, and with a slight thought, the fused Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame and Illusionary Golden Flame instantly separated, transforming into two flames that floated between his left and right palms. He looked into Cai Lin's eyes, showing off by manipulating the two flames of different colors into two roses, which he handed over, saying, "Who says one person can't control multiple flames? The cultivation technique I practice can refine countless different flames."

"?!"

Cai Lin blinked. At this moment, she felt that her worldview had been refreshed once again, and her common sense had been overturned.

Is this okay? !

"Pfft~"

The two beautiful flame roses quickly turned into sparks and disappeared; the splendor of that moment was beautiful.

Cai Lin paid no attention to these things. She stared at the spot where the flames had disappeared and asked inexplicably, "Does Cai Die know that you are going to the Black Corner Region?"

"I'll tell you later."

Yao Yan shook her head slightly and said softly.

Cai Lin frowned slightly, looked up at Yao Yan, and said in a deep voice, "Sometimes I really doubt whether you have her in your heart!"

"Does Her Majesty the Queen have feelings for this younger sister? If so, why did she send two snake women to me behind her back, just so I wouldn't have the energy to torment her?"

Yao Yan, with no apparent mindset, immediately retorted.

Cai Lin said, "When I was in seclusion with her, I told her everything. This was also to test your feelings for her. Obviously, you failed the test!"

She slightly raised her slender neck, her perfect collarbone giving her a rather haughty demeanor.

"That only shows that I have a fondness for women, not that I don't have her in my heart. Besides, does Her Majesty the Queen think that someone as lustful as me doesn't have her in his heart?"

Yao Yan smiled upon hearing this, and even took a few steps forward, getting closer to Cai Lin. Looking into those alluring eyes so close to her, she chuckled softly.

Cai Lin was speechless at this moment. She did not expect Yao Yan to be so blunt, even admitting that he was lustful. This left her speechless and feeling numb all over. Moreover, Yao Yan's gaze seemed to have become malicious.

Her eyes narrowed, and she demanded, "What do you want to do?!"

"It's nothing, I just think Her Majesty the Queen and your younger sister look very alike."

Yao Yan took a step back, smiled and said something, then didn't linger. He pushed open the door and left. As for Cai Lin's little tricks, he would make her regret it later.

Cai Lin clenched her fists, wanting to explode, but ultimately held back. However, her towering chest heaved quite a bit, as if she was quite angry. But no one could see this stunning view; the only person capable of appreciating it had already run away.

……

Back in her palace, Flower Snake and Moon Beauty were guarding the entrance, serving as her maids.

Yue Mei lowered her voice and said, "Young Master, Her Majesty the Queen knows about our affair with you, and she is in a bad mood right now."

Hua She'er didn't speak, but stood calmly to one side, like a cold and aloof female guard.

"understood."

Yao Yan nodded and pushed the door open to enter.

The room was dimly lit, so the curtains were drawn. However, with Yao Yan's eyesight, even without using his soul power, he could easily find Cai Die curled up at the head of the bed. This silly girl was no longer lively and playful as before; she looked like a wilted eggplant, hugging the blanket and binding it with her snake tail.

It was tied very tightly.

That scene seemed to be silently telling Yao Yan one thing: she really wanted to strangle Yao Yan!

This scene reminded Yao Yan of his daily life with Yue Mei and Hua She'er a few days ago...

He shook his head slightly, examined himself in his mind, and felt that there was something wrong with his thinking. How could he think of other people when he was facing the butterfly?

This is disrespectful to butterflies.

Yao Yan walked over, glanced at Ling'er who was fast asleep beside him, ignored the gluttonous and sleepy little guy, raised his hand and patted Cai Die's 'curvy bottom'. Perhaps because of the snake tail, the curve was truly perfect and enchanting, stimulating people's nerves at all times.

Cai Die ignored Yao Yan and even deliberately twisted forward, as if trying to avoid Yao Yan's contact.

But the bed is only so big, so this little bit of coquettish behavior is no different from burying one's head in the sand.

It's both cute and funny.

He sat on the edge of the bed, thought for a moment, and said, "Well, I'm going to the Black Corner Region tomorrow. That place is quite dangerous, so I probably can't take you with me."

"kindness?!"

Upon hearing this, Cai Die no longer cared about throwing a tantrum at Yao Yan. She immediately turned around, her watery peach blossom eyes staring resentfully at Yao Yan, her pretty face puffed up with anger. Compared to her aloof queen sister, her expressions were clearly more varied.

"I'm not kidding you, I have to go there. After all, I was originally going to the Black Corner Region, but I ended up here by accident and met you."

Yao Yan reached out and touched Cai Die's soft, long hair. Compared to his relentless bombardment of Yue Mei, his actions towards Cai Die were undoubtedly much gentler.

"Is the young master going home?"

Cai Die bit her lower lip and said with a hint of grievance, looking just like a little animal that had been abandoned.

"I no longer have a home. From now on, wherever you are will be my home."

Yao Yan shook his head, a tenderness he had never seen before in his eyes, and said softly that Cai Die was undoubtedly special to him.