163: Chapter 163 The Nightingale's Grace

This woman, Ling Xiu, was small and cute, with a somewhat delicate figure, but her facial features were very pleasant to look at. Although not as stunningly beautiful as the women around Ning Yuan, she possessed a unique charm.

She came from the Oriole Race, a race that could be said to have no combat power whatsoever. To survive in the Nine Profound Realm, they could only rely on the Feathered Eagle Clan, offering many beautiful female Yao to the Feathered Eagle Clan each year.

Although the Orioles were not strong in combat, they found it extremely easy to transform. As long as their cultivation reached the Golden Core stage, they could successfully transform, and both males and females were exceptionally handsome.

For the Orioles, this was not a good thing. Having such beauty without any combat power led many of the Yao Race to covet them, and it was not uncommon for Orioles to be forcibly taken.

After becoming dependent on the Feathered Eagle Clan, this situation only slightly improved, but it was merely a change in the method of abduction; their plight remained unchanged.

Ning Yuan took two steps at a time, quickly stepping forward to help her up. He then took her small hand and gently caressed it, smiling as he said:

"Ling Xiu, there's no need for such formality! I don't have so many rules here!"

This behavior, however, made Ling Xiu slightly astonished. Previously, Yu Bei had never even looked at her directly. How could he have changed so much after returning from a trip?

She had originally been worried, fearing that if Yu Bei abandoned her, she wouldn't know how to survive. Without combat power, she was merely a fat lamb waiting to be slaughtered, anyone could take a bite.

But Yu Bei's current change left her somewhat at a loss!

"This servant dares not. As master, it is only proper for me to salute you when I see you!" Ling Xiu lowered her head, not daring to meet Ning Yuan's gaze, speaking with trepidation.

"Alas!"

Seeing this, Ning Yuan sighed softly in his heart. He understood the situation of the Oriole Race, so he wasn't surprised by Ling Xiu's cautious demeanor. However, he disliked those around him acting this way towards him.

So he decided to change Ling Xiu's timid nature. As Ning Yuan's person, she couldn't remain like this.

Flipping his palm, a Demonic Seed appeared in his hand. While Ling Xiu wasn't paying attention, he quietly planted the Demonic Seed. From then on, she would be Ning Yuan's person, no longer belonging to anyone else.

After the Demonic Seed entered her body, Ling Xiu suddenly lifted her head. The timidity in her gaze towards Ning Yuan was gone, replaced by adoration, as if she were looking at the person she admired.

Ling Xiu's watery eyes gazed affectionately at the person before her. Her rosy lips slightly parted, exhaling a fragrance like orchids, and she involuntarily moved closer to Ning Yuan.

"So proactive again, good! Very good!"

Seeing her so responsive, Ning Yuan couldn't help but nod in satisfaction. He liked women like this; her previous demeanor was completely improper. He then bent down slightly, actively cooperating with her next move.

Ling Xiu also realized that Ning Yuan was accommodating her, so naturally, she wouldn't disappoint him. She slightly tiptoed, raised her hands to hook around his neck, then lightly kicked her jade legs to clamp around Ning Yuan's powerful waist, and then fiercely kissed him... Bang!

Wrapping his arms around Ling Xiu's slender waist, Ning Yuan strode towards a nearby room, kicked open the door, and quickly walked to the bed. He gently laid Ling Xiu down on the bed, then waved out a gust of wind, and the door immediately shut tightly.

"Mm-hmm..."

Soon, the room was filled with indecent moans, accompanied by rhythmic creaking sounds... The next day, noon.

Ning Yuan and Ling Xiu walked together, preparing to have a hearty meal at the largest restaurant in Yuying City. This was also Ling Xiu's own request; due to her status, she had never witnessed the prosperity of Yuying City since arriving.

Now, with Ning Yuan's protection, she could openly stroll through Yuying City without worrying about being abducted by ill-intentioned individuals.

Naturally, Ning Yuan would not refuse such a small request, and he could also secretly observe the detailed situation of Yuying City, killing two birds with one stone!

Before long, the two arrived outside the Mingmo Tower, the largest and most luxurious restaurant in Yuying City. The restaurant had three floors; only cultivators at the Golden Core stage could enter the first floor, Nascent Soul cultivators the second floor, and Soul Transformation cultivators the third floor.

Just as the two were about to enter Mingmo Tower, two Golden Core Yao Race members blocked their way. One of them spoke impolitely:

"Everything below the third floor has been reserved by our lord to entertain various esteemed guests. Unrelated individuals, scram!"

"I'm here to eat, do I need to care about your expressions? You think you can stop me? Overestimating yourselves! You're the ones who should scram!"

As the last word fell, a terrifying pressure surged forth, pressing down on the two Yao Race members, causing them to vomit blood and fall to the ground, their faces filled with shock, as if they hadn't expected Ning Yuan to actually attack.

Ling Xiu's heart trembled at the miserable sight of the two, and her delicate body also shivered, shrinking slightly behind Ning Yuan.

Ning Yuan reached out and took her small hand, turning his head to look at her, comforting her softly:

"What are you afraid of? With me here, no one can harm you!"

"Mm!" Ling Xiu nodded and softly assented. Only then did she realize that she was no longer her old self and no longer needed to worry about her safety.

After dealing with the two obstructionists, Ning Yuan pulled her directly to the second floor, where he saw an unexpected person staring coldly at him. The moment Ning Yuan came up, several people immediately flashed behind him, all with mocking expressions.

"I was wondering who was so imposing, turns out it's Yu Bei! Why aren't your brothers with you today?"

"Oh, my memory, I just remembered, they're probably rotten meat now! Maybe they've even turned into dung by now, how tragic! Truly tragic!"

Upon seeing Ning Yuan, Yu Ming spoke in a sarcastic tone, coupled with that smug smile, making him look utterly punchable, as if one wanted to punch him until his face bloomed like a peach blossom!

"Hahaha, this time I'll get my revenge for last time!"

"Good riddance! Now no one will constantly oppose us!"

"Hmph, they got off easy. If they fell into my hands, I would definitely show them my methods!"

"There's still one more! We can deal with him however we want later! Hahaha..."

"Haha..."

Everyone immediately burst into laughter, completely disregarding Ning Yuan, like a group of hunters watching prey that had fallen into a trap, mocking the foolish prey to the extreme.

Being surrounded by a group of Nascent Soul cultivators in this small space, Ling Xiu could no longer suppress the fear deep within her heart. She shivered in Ning Yuan's arms, unable to imagine the gruesome scene that would unfold next.

However, she had already made up her mind. If things took a turn for the worse, she would immediately end her own life, absolutely refusing to be humiliated!