âThe debt of saving oneâs life may be repaid with oneâs bodyââthese eight characters, though not compulsory in the Divine Realm, were nevertheless a social courtesy!
In short, you traveled thousands of miles to save your sister, so naturally your sister would not be ungrateful!
Faced with this sudden confession, Ye Yu was somewhat surprised but ultimately agreed. Kong Ying was indeed a very cheerful goddess, and life with her would likely never be too lonely!
The Wuzhong Mountain Divine Alliance also wholeheartedly supported unions among deities. They even presented a gift as a token of the Allianceâs goodwill: some mid-grade heavenly materials and earthly treasures. Not priceless, but heartfelt!
Kong Ying said that since they were now Daoist partners, she wished Ye Yu to accompany her home to speak with her sister in personâafter all, the elder sister was like a mother, and Kong Ying wanted to tell her herself. Ye Yu agreed without hesitation. They arranged to depart three shichen later, and now returned to prepare their belongingsâand to ready a meeting gift for her sister. Ye Yu never skimped on ceremony!
After parting with Kong Ying temporarily, he first went to the Zangtian Pavilion. Having slain nine evil gods on this expedition, plus the ten merits awarded by Wuzhong Mountain, Ye Yuâs access level rose. He unlocked floors two and three of the Pavilion and could view any divine technique at will. After selecting a few techniques to memorize, Ye Yu left and headed to the Tianbao Pavilionâwhere merits for slaying evil gods could be exchanged for goods.
After careful browsing, Ye Yu chose a defensive jade bracelet as the first-meeting gift, then picked some heavenly materials and earthly treasures as cultivation resources to be used later.
Emerging from the Pavilion, Little White poked out his head and said in a muffled voice, âBig Brother, I donât like this woman.â
Ye Yu asked casually, âWhy not?â
âNo reason. I just donât like her. Why donât you not become her Daoist partner?â
Little White was seriously discussing this with Ye Yu! But Ye Yu only smiled indifferently, lifted Little White from his bosom, and placed him on his shoulder. âI know, I knowâmy divine beast has possessiveness. Youâre afraid that after I have a Daoist partner, I wonât pay attention to you anymore, right? Donât worry; youâre still my best buddy!â
Hearing Ye Yuâs reassuring words, Little White sighed softly and fell silent. He realized now he couldnât change Ye Yuâs mindâhe would just have to accept it! But he still didnât know why he was so resistant to Kong Yingâs closeness; he even wanted to swallow her whole! This inexplicable feeling frustrated Little White. Perhaps it was indeed his possessiveness at work?
Three shichen later, Ye Yu and Kong Ying reunited and sped northward through the Divine Realm, traveling a full day and night until at last they reached the divine city where Kong Yingâs sister lived.
The city was not very largeâat least no match for Hanyue Xiâs divine cityâand for some reason had a chilly, gloomy aura, sharply contrasting with the peaceful illusions of the Divine Realm! Ye Yu frowned. What was happening? If the sky werenât still clear, he might have thought heâd come to the entrance of the Underworld.
Kong Ying quietly explained, âMy sister cultivated a divine technique that unconsciously alters the ambient temperature. To avoid affecting other deities, she moved to this remote place.â
Ye Yu forced a smile and shook his head, âNo problem.â
They entered the divine city and, in the main hall, saw Kong Yingâs â NĐŸvĐ”lŃĐłht â (Donât copy, read here) sister, Kong Yangâdressed in a voluminous black robe, her figure gaunt to the point of skeletal. The flesh on her face was sunken, but her eyes shone brightlyâespecially when she looked at Ye Yu!
âLittle sister, is this the Daoist partner you mentioned on the communication stone? His appearance is indeed remarkably handsomeâamong the hundreds of partners youâve brought in a thousand years, heâs the best-looking one yet!â
At these words, Ye Yuâs smile froze.
Waitâwhat did that mean? Hundreds of partners over a thousand years?
Seriously? I thought you were a fresh young flower, but youâre really a millennium hundred-slayer?
As Ye Yu stared at Kong Ying in astonishment, she merely smiled faintly and said softly, âSister, bewareâthis brat, though only early-stage New God Realm, can easily slay True God Realm powerhouses. His divine technique is very peculiar; it forces people to prostrate completely!â
Ye Yuâs expression immediately turned grave. He retreated half a step, warily watching Kong Ying and Kong Yang. So, Kong Ying had never lost consciousness when rescued, and could even ignore the divine mountainâs spirit-sealingâotherwise, how would she know what was happening outside?
Perhaps sensing Ye Yuâs astonished gaze, Kong Ying laughed and said, âThat distress call was just to create an opportunity. I planned to let you fall into danger, then come to your rescue. Unexpectedly, you killed those two trash godsâwhat a surprise! That proves my judgment right: youâre an extremely promising deity. If my sister were to eat you, youâd taste delicious!â
Kong Yang next to her nodded repeatedly. âIndeed, I love potential foodâeach has a uniquely delightful flavor!â
Little White suddenly appeared on Ye Yuâs shoulder, proudly saying, âI told you so, but you wouldnât listen! Now what do we do?â
âJust shut up,â Ye Yu said, then immediately unleashed
Servitude of the Gods
! In an instant, Kong Ying flopped onto the ground, prostrating completely! Kong Yang, though slightly hunched, ultimately withstood it and stood her ground, nodding appreciatively: âNot bad, not badâtruly a rare divine technique. But used against me, itâs still insufficient! After all, how can a New God slay a Celestial God?â
With a snap of her fingers, Ye Yu felt his body sealed by a mysterious power, unable to move an inch. Then a droplet of water fell, instantly enveloping Ye Yu and Little White. The two floated inside the droplet. Kong Yang, wiping drool from her withered finger, advanced on Ye Yu. She took two steps, then suddenly stopped, staring back in disbelief!