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After all, who wouldn't love a bit of kindness brought by a strong wind?

However, Jin Liya on the other side wasn't having such a good time.

She never dreamed that simply introducing herself would result in a brutal beating.

And this beating was really not light.

Hearing the crackling and breaking sounds of her bones, Jin Liya almost had the illusion that she wasn't a three-legged golden crow, but a firecracker spirit.

What's even more outrageous is that these perpetrators seem to possess a very magical spell.

Whenever Jin Liya is beaten to the point of being paralyzed on one side and unable to take care of herself, a pair of strange, large hands will cover her body.

After those large hands had been pinching and kneading here and there, Jin Liya's body would miraculously return to the state before she was beaten.

Then, the group of abusers would begin a new round of beatings.

"No, please stop hitting me!"

Finally, after her body was restored for the fifth time, Jin Liya, who had been suffering greatly, finally burst out, clutching her head.

Her eyes were brimming with tears, and her face wore an expression of utter grievance.

Why are you treating them like this?! What did they do wrong?!

"Eh?"

Seeing Jin Liya's pitiful and helpless appearance, Yuanbao, who was about to punch her, managed to stop himself from throwing a punch.

"I didn't expect you to be such a convincing actor." Looking at the girl in front of him, Yuanbao sneered, twirling his wrist.

"You came to Changqing Mountain just to take advantage of your superior cultivation to capture me and bring me back to the Golden Crow Clan, didn't you? What, now that you realize you can't beat me, you're starting to put on an act?"

"Ok?"

Clearly, Jin Liya also sensed something was wrong from Yuanbao's words.

It seems that the person who hit her the hardest just now was Lord Yuanbao, whom she had been wanting to see day and night?

And the worst part is that it seems that Lord Yuanbao has mistaken him for a pawn sent by Elder Jin Lie.

If I don't explain this clearly soon, I'm afraid I'll be tortured to death!

"You...you are Lord Yuanbao?"

To prove her suspicions, Jin Liya decided to confirm the other party's identity one more time.

"Even if you suddenly start using honorifics towards me now, I won't stop, okay?"

Looking at the girl in front of him, Yuanbao tightened his grip on the halberd, clearly intending not to show any mercy.

How could a perfectly normal girl like you end up helping the Golden Crow Clan's Grand Elder persecute girls of your own clan?

A person like you is far superior to the Grand Elder.

The psychopaths under his command deserve to be beaten even more!

"Lord Yuanbao, I really wasn't sent by the Grand Elder to arrest you!"

Fearing that Yuanbao might attack her with his halberd without saying a word, Jin Liya quickly stated her purpose after confirming that the person in front of her was indeed Lord Yuanbao: "I have come to Changqing Mountain to find Lord Yuanbao on the orders of the Seventh Elder!"

"And who is the Seventh Elder?"

Although Yuanbao and Chen Yuze already knew from their previous communications with Bai Hua that the Golden Crow clan seemed to be in some kind of trouble, they didn't know the specifics of what it was.

Therefore, it is quite normal that Yuanbao would not recognize the Seventh Elder who led the female members of the clan to escape from the Golden Crow Clan.

"This……"

To be honest, Jin Liya really didn't know how to explain it to Yuanbao.

Left with no other choice, she could only continue to keep her hands behind her head and said timidly, "Lord Yuanbao, could you please not hit me? Let me explain to you slowly."

Yuanbao did not make any decision immediately, but instead turned his gaze to Chen Yuze, who was standing to the side.

"Why don't we listen to what she has to say?"

Touching the cold sweat that had somehow seeped onto his forehead, Chen Yuze frankly admitted that he was starting to feel a little guilty.

Because Jin Liya's demeanor didn't seem like she was acting.

In other words, it seems they... really hit the wrong person.

“Okay, then I’ll listen to Brother Yuze.” Compared to Chen Yuze, Yuanbao didn’t have the psychological burden of hitting the wrong person at all.

After all, it was Yuze who gave the order to hit her; she was just a henchman.

As for who was attacked, what does that have to do with me, Yuanbao?

So, after about half an incense stick's time.

"So...you came to find Yuanbao hoping she could help protect some of the female Golden Crow clan members?"

After listening to Jin Liya's explanation, Chen Yuze felt extremely apologetic towards the girl in front of him.

After all, he had just used this innocent girl to earn 2000 Compassion Points.

"Mmm." Jin Liya nodded repeatedly, still holding her head in her hands, afraid of being beaten again.

"Ahem, Miss Liya, you should get up first."

Helping Jin Liya to her feet again, Chen Yuze felt an even deeper sense of guilt seeing her posture as if she might clutch her head again at any moment.

"Thank you."

Jin Liya smiled gratefully at Chen Yuze, who was willing to lend her a helping hand. After regaining her balance, she asked in a low voice, "May I ask how you are addressed, senior? And what is your relationship with Lord Yuanbao?"

"Just call me Chen Yuze. Yuanbao and I are considered husband and wife."

Perhaps because he felt truly ashamed, Chen Yuze, while explaining, also solemnly apologized to Jin Liya: "Also, we attacked you without asking clearly just now, Miss Liya. I am so sorry. If Miss Liya needs any compensation, please don't hesitate to tell me, and I will do my best to make it up to you."

"No need for compensation, after all, it's all a misunderstanding."

Although Jin Liya had indeed jumped back and forth at the gates of the underworld several times, in the end, she still generously chose to reconcile with Chen Yuze's family.

After all, she needed someone's help.

If the relationship gets too strained, it won't be easy to explain to the Seventh Elder when we get back.

And most importantly, we must find a new support for our people as soon as possible.

If Lord Yuanbao were willing to protect them, Jin Liya would probably not have any complaints even if she were beaten to death.

Of course, it's one thing for Jin Liya to say that, but it's another thing for Chen Yuze to do.

He truly felt guilty towards Jin Liya in this matter.

Even if he couldn't undo the psychological damage he had caused Jin Liya, Chen Yuze still wanted to make up for it materially as much as possible.

……

After the misunderstanding was cleared up, Jin Liya was quickly invited into the Chen family's courtyard by Chen Yuze's family.

As soon as she entered the room, Jin Liya was stunned by the rich spiritual energy in the air.

It should be noted that even the cave dwellings used exclusively by the elders of the Golden Crow clan have less than one-tenth the spiritual energy of this place.

If one could cultivate here for a day, it would probably be equivalent to the success of two months of arduous training outside.

"As expected of Lord Yuanbao, he has actually created such a sacred place for cultivation in this Changqing Mountain!"

With her eyes sparkling, Jin Liya seemed to have completely forgotten about the beating she had just received, her eyes filled with adoration for Yuanbao.

Looking directly into Jin Liya's slightly fanatical eyes, even Yuanbao couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed:

"This little courtyard was actually all set up by Brother Yuze. I just live here, so it's nothing special."

"Even so, Lord Yuanbao is still very powerful!"

Jin Liya's fervor remained undiminished, even intensifying: "Being able to find a suitable husband like Senior Chen is also a testament to Lord Yuanbao's skill, isn't it?"

This is not flattery; what Jin Liya said is the absolute truth.

It should be understood that under the oppressive rule of the Great Elder, nearly two-thirds of the female members of the Golden Crow clan were treated as machines for bearing the next generation.

For these women who have been confined in cages for years, being like Yuanbao is a rare treat.

Living with your loved one through free choice in love is indeed a remarkable thing.

It's no exaggeration to say that Yuanbao's behavior could even be considered a model for female Jinwu (a female deity).

"If only one day, the women of our Golden Crow clan could also freely fall in love without any worries, and no longer have to suffer persecution from the Elder and the others."

"Don't worry, that day is definitely not far off."

While comforting Jin Liya, Chen Yuze was also secretly making plans in his mind.

He originally thought that he and the Golden Crow clan should be able to coexist peacefully for a while without interfering with each other.

Judging from Jin Liya's description of Elder Jin Lie, and combined with her previous communication with Bai Hua, Chen Yuze's plan for the Jinwu clan to mind their own business is clearly going to fail.

In other words, Chen Yuze and the Golden Crow Clan... or rather, he and that Elder Jin Lie, have indeed formed a grudge.

It was only a matter of time before a conflict broke out between the two sides.

Fortunately, Elder Jin Lie's outrageous deeds were so severe that many women of the Golden Crow clan had begun to awaken and escape that terrifying demonic abyss. This indirectly weakened his power.

"Senior Chen, do you mean... you are willing to join Lord Yuanbao in protecting our people?"

Hearing Chen Yuze's comforting words, Jin Liya immediately clasped her hands together, revealing an extremely moved expression.

Before Chen Yuze could respond, Meixi, who was standing nearby, reminded him:

"Young Master Chen, you should think this through carefully. These women of the Golden Crow Clan are indeed pitiful and worthy of sympathy. But if you really become their protector, then you will be completely breaking ties with the Grand Elder of the Golden Crow Clan."

"It's alright."

Knowing that Moxi was doing this for his own good, Chen Yuze still didn't change his mind:

“I believe that Bai Hua’s news is not unfounded. In other words, as long as Yuan Bao is still here, the feud between us and Jin Lie will only deepen sooner or later. Rather than waiting for Jin Lie to be prepared and then passively tearing off our mask, it’s better for us to take the initiative and slap him in the face before he can react.”

"This is really not like you." Looking at Chen Yuze with some surprise, Mo Xi tilted her head in astonishment: "I thought you would just stay at home and wait for trouble to come to you. It turns out you would take the initiative to solve trouble."

"I just act like a useless person most of the time, but I'm not actually a useless person, okay?" After shrugging with a wry smile, Chen Yuze looked at Jin Liya beside him: "Besides, we can't just let Miss Liya take that beating for nothing, can we?"

"Isn't it because you let us in without asking any questions?"

She rolled her eyes in exasperation, but Moxi didn't let the conversation stray too far: "Speaking of which, how do you plan to protect those women of the Three-Legged Golden Crow clan? You can't just have them all move into this house, can you?"