Ye Zichen had only just been ambushed, so when they sensed someone suspicious outside, the Great Sage and the others assumed it was the same intruder as before.

None of them would have guessed that the person outside was Xue Beibei. Hadnt she just left?

Ouch! Xue Beibeis eyes were watery as she looked up at the Great Sage. Hed just kicked the door in without holding anything back; it was easy to imagine just how much force had been involved.

The Great Sage stood there in a daze, unsure of what to do. He wasnt particularly good at talking to girls.

Especially young women like Xue Beibei. When he saw she was about to cry, he froze, uncertain.

Xiao Yumei and Pu Jingwan rushed over to her in his stead, then carefully examined her. Fortunately, shed only suffered a few scr.a.p.es. Her divine power would quickly heal her on its own, even without medicine.

What are you doing? said Xue Beibei, finally losing her temperature.

Xiao Yumei gently blew on her wounds, then said apologetically, We overdid it. Ye Zichen was attacked today, so we thought the culprit had come back. Otherwise, we would have never

It hurts! Xue Beibei scrunched up her nose and rose to her feet. Pu Jingwan and Xiao Yumei helped her into the room.

When she passed the Great Sage, Xue Beibei pursed her lips and glared viciously at him.

The Great Sage could only smile apologetically and scratch his head, then nod at her.

Beibei, why did you come back? Didnt you just leave? asked Ye Zichen when he saw who it was.

Without a single word, Xue Beibei took out a glass bottle and tossed it to him. Ye Zichen reached out, caught it, and opened it. A dense, medicinal aroma drifted out into the air.

This is?

Ointment for your wounds, pouted Xue Beibei. I saw how serious your wounds are and went back to fetch this for you. My dad went to the Western Sea just to bring this back for me. Its for external use only, and its precious. I couldnt bear to use any of it myself, but I decided to give it to you, and yet you. As she spoke, Xue Beibeis watery eyes overflowed. She wept, sounding utterly wronged.

Dont cry, Beibei. The monkey just doesnt know how to hold back, said Yang Jian. Hed met her more than once, and theyd spoken quite a bit in the daytime, so when he saw her cry, he rushed to comfort her. Hey, monkey! Hurry up and apologize to Beibei!

The Great Sage grimaced, then walked over, knelt, and said awkwardly, Im very sorry. I used too much force just now. Youre not injured, are you?

When Xue Beibei heard that, she glanced over. When he saw that, Yang Jian was even happier. At first, the Great Sage had endured this abuse because he felt bad about hurting Xue Beibei, but now, Yang Jian was clearly enjoying himself, and he wasnt holding back as much, either.

The Great Sage reached up and grabbed Yang Jians arm, his eyes glinting with golden light. Youre doing this on purpose, arent you?

What do you mean, on purpose? Arent I doing this to soothe Princess Beibei? Yang Jian furrowed his brows.

That so? The Great Sages eyes flashed even brighter.

What, do you want to fight? Do you really think Im afraid of you? Yang Jians aura billowed outward as well.

One wrong word, and the two of them started whaling on each other. Pu Jingwan wanted to stop them, but when she saw Xue Beibei laughing, she decided against it. Shed already seen those two fight countless times. Theyd stop on their own sooner or later.

You clowns. Ye Zichen couldnt help but sigh. Theyd obviously just intended to put on a show to help Beibei calm down, but now, they were actually fighting. Now, theyd already taken this outside.

Thanks for thinking of me, Beibei, said Ye Zichen with a warm smile.

Hmph. Xue Beibei wiped her eyes, then started playing tsundere. You got injured avenging my sister, so this is the least I could do. If Id been able to beat that Bai Yulong myself, I wouldnt have needed you.

At first, Yang Jian and the Great Sage had just thrown a few tentative punches to test each other out. It looked like they were having fun. But now, every attack was more powerful than the one before, and the sky rang out with mighty booms.

Even Xue Beibei seemed worried. She pointed up at them and asked, Are they okay?

Theyre fine. Beibei, you dont know them that well yet, but once you two, they fight as often as other people eat meals, giggled Pu Jingwan.

Is that so? What a pair of weirdos! Xue Beibei sneered.

Everyone in the Xue Family Estate sensed the Great Sage and Yang Jians fight. The other rulers reached out with their divine senses, but when they realized who was fighting, they stayed inside and ignored it.

However, only then did the great emperors realize just how strong the two of them were.

The Hermit Emperor walked outside, glanced at their battle, and sighed before placing new seals around Xue Mos room. After that, he ignored them.

That night, the two of them fought so hard, no one got a good nights sleep.

Xue Beibei watched for a little while, then lost interest. She naturally sensed how strong they were too, but shed grown up in the Sea of Innocence, and shed met her fair share of imperial-level experts. This was nothing new to her.

Ye Zichen paused, then glanced meaningfully at Xiao Yumei and Pu Jingwan. They both placed a few extra seals around the room, preventing any sound from escaping.

Sensing the tense atmosphere, Xue Beibei couldnt help but ask, What are you doing? Is there any need to be so careful?

Beibei, what I want to ask you is relatively important. Can you promise me you wont tell anyone else?

I cant even tell my dad? asked Xue Beibei.

No, not even him. Ye Zichen shook his head.

Xue Beibei batted her eyes, thought it over, then nodded. Out of respect for my elder sisters, I can agree to that. Go ahead and ask.

Then Ill ask you this, said Ye Zichen, his expression utterly solemn. Back when you led me to the dungeons, you didnt follow me inside. Is that because youre afraid of the person imprisoned on the third layer?

Whos afraid? I told you, I just dont like the smell, said Xue Beibei proudly.

Yes, I know you just dont like how it smells in there, said Ye Zichen with a nod and a hint of a smile. But let me ask you this: do you know that theres someone imprisoned on the third level of the dungeon?

Ye Zichens expression turned serious, and he asked with the utmost solemnity, Then do you know that persons identity?