"I took advantage of your weakness?" Nangong Yu was so amused he laughed, "Who exactly is the one interfering, taking advantage of weakness, and causing trouble?"
"I sent her to the Yong'an Continent. She doesn't originally belong to the Yong'an Continent, and she will eventually return here," Tian Ze said in an orderly manner. "To ensure she grew up safely, I followed her to the Yong'an Continent. The price I paid to watch over her is beyond your imagination."
"I don't know what price you paid, I only know that Aman and I are in love. You interfered, inserted yourself, and put her in a dilemma."
"Nangong Yu, it was clearly you who abandoned her for the sake of the world, and now you blame me," Tian Ze said calmly. "And I was by her side from the moment her feelings began to bud."
"I don't quite understand what you mean."
"When one's cultivation reaches the Nascent Soul stage, the Nascent Soul is another life. As long as the Nascent Soul is not destroyed, the cultivator will not die. You know this, don't you?"
"I know that, but what does this have to do with Aman?"
"At that time, she was equivalent to an out-of-body Nascent Soul." Tian Ze looked into the cave. Seeing no movement inside, he continued, "I accidentally discovered her sealed state. I tried many times to help her reshape her physical body but failed. Only the direct bloodline of the Qin clan could reshape her physical body for her. So, I took the opportunity when Yue Tianxia tore open space to sneak into the Yong'an Continent, search for members of the Qin clan, and seize the opportunity to rescue the almost exterminated Qin clan."
Nangong Yu was somewhat surprised: "You were there when the Qin City was annihilated back then?"
"Yes, I was," Tian Ze said calmly. "At that time, I had just cultivated to the Deity Transformation stage and was no match for Yue Tianxia, but saving a few people was not a problem."
"Xiao Man was already on the Yong'an Continent at that time?"
"Yes," Tian Ze nodded. "Because the Cangxuan Continent was too dangerous for her. Once her existence was detected, she would not have even a sliver of a chance of survival."
"She possesses a secret!"
Tian Ze glanced at Nangong Yu: "You are indeed wise. No wonder she likes you. The secret she possesses is enough to subvert this Cangxuan Continent."
"What kind of secret is it?"
"What kind of secret it is, I'm afraid Man'er will have to discover it herself," Tian Ze said calmly. "She must cultivate to the Deity Transformation stage as soon as possible. While her aura has not yet leaked out, there is still time. The restriction I planted within her body has been destroyed by Yue Tianxia. Fortunately, she carries a treasure that conceals her aura, so she is temporarily safe. However, before she cultivates to the Deity Transformation stage, she cannot appear within the vicinity of the Four Great Sects, including the Tianxuan Sect."
"I don't understand."
"If she exposes her aura within the vicinity of the Four Great Sects, she will face certain death!" Tian Ze's expression was solemn. "At that time, it won't just be the Tianjian Sect trying to kill her, but Heaven's Will itself." Su Dan Novel Network
Nangong Yu subconsciously swallowed: "Could our Man'er have been an even more terrifying great demon king than the Demon Lord before?"
"She is not what you would call a great demon king, but her existence makes certain people restless," Tian Ze said with a sigh. "I've gone to great lengths to hide her tracks. Yue Tianxia still doesn't know her true identity, which is a good thing for us."
"Being hunted by a Deity Transformation stage expert is not a good thing at all."
"Therefore, you must quickly cultivate to the peak of the Deity Transformation stage, otherwise, you will absolutely not be that person's opponent," Tian Ze looked at Nangong Yu. "With your talent, you should be able to advance to the Deity Transformation stage soon."
"Aren't you a Deity Transformation stage expert?"
"I... I'm afraid I can't help anymore." Tian Ze's eyes dimmed considerably. His heavenly tribulation was approaching, and it was uncertain whether he could survive it. He never expected that he, who had already understood the workings of fate, would also fear death.
"Do you have other plans?"
"Yes, I have other plans," Tian Ze said softly. "Man'er is stubborn and a bit impatient. Her methods are somewhat unorthodox, far from her usual disposition. It's probably because she's encountered too many changes that her style of conduct has greatly altered. However, on the Cangxuan Continent, although strength is outwardly respected, in reality, it is also full of conspiracies and tricks. And she is the center of the storm. You stay by her side and advise her not to act recklessly."
"These things, you should go and tell her yourself."
Tian Ze gave a wry smile: "If I were to see her at this time, with her keen mind, she would not only not listen but would do the opposite."
"That's true, she hates betrayal the most."
"I have never betrayed her!" Tian Ze immediately retorted. "From beginning to end, it was all for her!"
"You say it's for her, but you still deceive her, conceal from her, and scheme against her..."
"As if you haven't deceived her, concealed from her, and schemed against her," Tian Ze immediately interjected. "How many spies did you plant by her side all those years, intending to save her when she was at her lowest point? Who knew she was so strong-willed, turning all past events to ash with a single fire."
"Do you have to pick at old wounds?" Nangong Yu gritted his teeth. "Don't forget, you have plenty of scars too. If we really started picking, you don't know who would end up hurting more."
Sang Hua gently nudged Linghu Yaqi with his elbow: "What are these two whispering about?"
"What do men talk about that you don't know? How would I know?" Linghu Yaqi snorted coldly. "They're probably talking about women."
"What if they aren't talking about women?"
"I'll twist your head off and use it as a ball."
"Alright!" Sang Hua replied quickly, then immediately realized, "Junior Sister, you're being unfair, you're tricking me!"
"I'm not tricking Senior Brother, but these two were just fighting fiercely, and now they're sitting together chatting as if nothing happened. Besides talking about the one in the room, do you think they could have any other common topic?"
"Junior Sister, do you smell a hint of sourness?" Sang Hua said with a grin. "You say you're not angry, but this sourness is almost suffocating me."
Linghu Yaqi glanced at Sang Hua and sneered: "If others treat me as insignificant as dust, I will naturally respect myself, lest I lose my way in the wind. I, Linghu Yaqi, know my place. I also ask Senior Brother Sang Hua to be more civil with his words."
When Xiao Man woke up, Tian Ze had already left. Only Nangong Yu was by her side.
"You're awake. How do you feel?" Nangong Yu poured a cup of water and handed it to Xiao Man. "Drink some water."
Xiao Man sat up and took the cup. "How long have I been asleep?"
"Not long, only seven days."
"My mother..."
"At the time, I was only focused on escaping and couldn't fully look after your mother. She is still at the Tianjian Sect. Yue Ran sealed her in a coffin of ice and did not bury her. Yue Tianxia was seriously injured and has gone into seclusion to cultivate. For now, Yue Ran is temporarily in charge of all affairs at the Tianjian Sect." Nangong Yu paused. "There are people outside hunting for you."