87: Chapter 87 Hua Yue Tong's Apology

"Five Elements... array?"

Hua Yuetong's lips parted slightly, a flash of shock in her eyes.

She naturally knew of the existence of the Five Elements Secret Realm.

But she never imagined that the sliver of hope for survival for her and her younger sister, Hua Xingtong, actually existed here?

[Ding! Hua Yuetong's favorability + 10 points!]

[Current favorability: 0 points!]

Beside her, Yan Jiuyue's pupils also shrank, her red lips slightly parted.

Clearly, she was also quite shaken by the four words "Five Elements Secret Realm" that Chen Yi had uttered.

Chen Yi nodded and continued to bluff: "Yes! If it's just a simple awakening, I can easily do it, just like this---"

Before his words had even faded, he reached out with extreme naturalness and grabbed the wrist of Yan Jiuyue, who was beside him.

"Hum---"

A surge of immense power suddenly erupted!

A violent torrent of spiritual power instantly swept out, causing even the air to distort!

The phantom of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, carrying ancient pressure, appeared proudly once again and, with an unrivaled momentum, crashed into Yan Jiuyue's delicate body!

Awakening!

The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, reigning once more!

"Ah!"

Yan Jiuyue couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise, and was immediately overwhelmed by the familiar yet powerful sense of strength within her body!

The ecstasy of regaining what was lost surged into her heart, instantly washing away all her previous doubts about Chen Yi.

Strength!

The strength that belonged to her had returned!

She subconsciously tried to control the fluffy, soft tails behind her, only to find them still swaying around disobediently.

But this small flaw could not dampen her extreme excitement at this moment in the slightest!

[Ding! Yan Jiuyue's favorability + 5 points!]

[Current favorability: 65 points!]

"Roar---"

Almost the moment Yan Jiuyue's power erupted, several ferocious roars came from the depths of the canyon.

Several Third-rank Demonic Beasts, attracted by the powerful aura of her bloodline, rushed over madly like sharks smelling blood!

"Hmph! You're courting death!"

A cold light flashed in Yan Jiuyue's eyes; she was just worried about having nowhere to vent this newly regained strength!

She lightly raised her jade hand, and pure white Fox Fire instantly swept out!

Those charging Demonic Beasts didn't even have time to scream before they were instantly charred and carbonized by the white flames, emitting a pungent, burnt smell!

"Gulp---"

Su Taotao looked at the pieces of roasted meat and couldn't help but swallow a large mouthful of saliva.

She tugged on Chen Yi's sleeve and said softly: "Brother Chen Yi---I'm hungry, I want to eat---"

Chen Yi chuckled twice and dotingly rubbed her little head: "If you're hungry, go eat. With me, you don't need to hold back."

"Thank you, Brother Chen Yi!"

Su Taotao cheered and hopped happily to the pile of roasted meat, instantly transforming into her Armed Form.

The small black hole vortex under her armpit opened silently, and an overwhelming suction force enveloped the roasted Demonic Beast corpses.

The pure energy, visible to the naked eye, was instantly devoured, leaving only a bit of ash to drift away with the wind.

Su Taotao smacked her lips in satisfaction, a happy flush on her little face.

Lin Mengxue and Luo Shiyin exchanged glances, both seeing helpless smiles in each other's eyes.

It seems there was no chance for them to make a move!

Meanwhile, Hua Yuetong froze completely.

The moment Chen Yi grabbed Yan Jiuyue's wrist and triggered that awakening power.

She clearly caught that familiar aura—it was exactly the same as the power she had felt before in the Spirit Gathering Array that had triggered the anomaly in her bloodline!

Without a doubt, that was indeed the true power of awakening!

So, was awakening a bloodline actually this simple?

All those complicated rituals, those painful ordeals, and those slim hopes from before---compared to this casual grasp by Chen Yi, they were simply like a huge joke!

The reason Chen Yi had bought them at the auction.

It was likely because he had taken a liking to the hidden bloodlines within them and wanted to use his power to assist in their awakening.

This also explained why Chen Yi hadn't given them a hard time right away and had prepared everything for them to eat and wear.

He was treating them entirely as partners, not as toys that had been bought.

Coming to this habitat where the Demonic Beasts were at most only slightly above the Third-rank was just because he wanted to verify his own power as soon as they awakened.

It was just that an accident happened because of the spiritual power dissipation.

But what about herself?

Without knowing anything, she had just recklessly roared at him, questioned him, and been hostile towards him---

What was their status?

They were playthings with a marked price at the auction, having signed a contract of servitude!

As their master, it would have been completely normal for Chen Yi to have killed the two sisters on the spot!

Yet---he didn't.

Faced with her anger and misunderstanding, not only did he not get angry, but he patiently explained the reason.

When her younger sister was in mortal danger, not only did he not stand by, but he immediately offered the only way to survive---

If he was scum, then what were they?

Thinking of this, a mixture of immense shame, lingering fear, and gratitude suddenly surged into Hua Yuetong's heart.

Tears instantly filled her eyes, blurring her vision.

[Ding! Hua Yuetong's favorability + 20 points!]

[Current favorability: 20 points!]

"I---I'm sorry! Chen Yi, I'm sorry! I thought you wanted to---"

Chen Yi smiled: "Wanted to what?"

"No---no, it's my problem."

Hua Yuetong said with a pleading look, "Chen Yi, since you can come up with this method, it means you should know what to do, right?"

Chen Yi squatted down, reached out a finger, and flicked her forehead lightly, smiling calmly: "Silly girl, why are you crying? You two sisters were specially bought by Jiu Yue and handed over to me!"

"Since I mentioned the Five Elements Secret Realm method, I naturally have the confidence to save you!"

"Now, it depends on whether you are willing to trust me this time?"

"Trust! I trust you!"

Hua Yuetong almost shouted, "As long as you can save us---I, Hua Yuetong, swear to heaven that I am willing to be your slave for this life, agree to any of your demands, and will never betray you!"

"My younger sister and I---are both pure, even though we were caught by the Black Ghost Market, we have never---never done anything against ethics!"

"Please! Save us! Save me and my younger sister!"

Chen Yi looked at the tearful girl before him, the little bit of mischievous fun in his heart satisfied.

He restrained his smile and said seriously: "My requirement? There's only one."

"From now on, let go of those messy thoughts about being auction items or slaves. With me, you are partners. I will not force you to do anything against your will, and you don't need to feel inferior!"

"It's that simple, how about it?"

"Partners?"

Hua Yuetong was completely stunned.

She had anticipated countless harsh conditions and had even prepared herself to give everything up.

But she never expected it to be such a---demand that was almost a gift!

Is this---the demeanor of a true peerless genius?

She gazed into Chen Yi's gentle eyes, and her mental defenses completely collapsed at this moment.

[Ding! Hua Yuetong's favorability + 15 points!]

[Current favorability: 35 points!]

"Thank---thank you, Chen Yi---really thank you---"

Hua Yuetong was sobbing and could only repeat her thanks over and over.

"Alright, we can save the thanks for later."

Chen Yi stood up, "Xing Tong needs to rest quietly now! Let's go back to the hotel first and let her have a good rest! As for the Five Elements Secret Realm, I have my own arrangements, don't worry!"

Of course, that's what he said.

Chen Yi also inwardly complained to himself a few times.

Although in this world, it was normal for powerful Beast Tamers to contract a few Spirit Beast Girls and live together.

But why did it feel like the label of a scumbag was becoming more and more firmly attached to him?

The dragon slayer eventually becomes the evil dragon?

This feeling---doesn't seem half bad.