Chapter 1020: Chapter 1017: Vigilance and Killing Intent
After being reminded by Li Yue, Sun Lei regained his senses and immediately felt the sharp gaze from Yang Fei, as well as the look of disgust on Qin Yanyang’s face.
He wanted Qin Yanyang to become his Dao companion, and it would be best if she liked him. Otherwise, if she detested him, it would be impossible for her to cooperate with him in cultivation.
"Please don’t misunderstand, Fairy. I am Sun Lei, also a disciple of the Lingxiao Sect. I was just captivated by your beauty and exceptional temperament, and was momentarily drawn to your presence. I apologize for any rudeness," Sun Lei immediately addressed Qin Yanyang.
As he spoke, he clasped his hands and bowed to Qin Yanyang, apologizing deeply. Afterward, he nodded to Yang Fei, indicating not to misunderstand.
As the saying goes, one does not hit a smiling face. Sun Lei’s previous gaze did indeed annoy Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang, but now he was presenting himself as very polite and explained that he was drawn to Qin Yanyang’s extraordinary demeanor, an extremely high compliment.
After all, you can’t blame someone for admiring such beauty.
For the moment, Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang couldn’t really lose their temper.
Qin Yanyang let out a light humph, choosing not to respond to Sun Lei.
Yang Fei was still very displeased with Sun Lei, but since the latter had voluntarily explained and apologized, he didn’t want to hold onto it.
However, Yang Fei remained cautious of Sun Lei in his heart.
This person’s gaze at Qin Yanyang earlier had been too intense, a gaze filled with strong possessiveness.
Seeing Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang let out a light humph and ignore Sun Lei, clearly still upset with Sun Lei’s behavior earlier, Li Yue sighed inwardly and quickly smiled to mediate: "My junior brother has always been a somewhat simple and straightforward person, focusing solely on closed cultivation and rarely going out. Moreover, Qin Fairy is indeed graceful and extraordinary, which is why he glanced more than a few times. I hope you won’t take it to heart."
As Li Yue explained, Sun Lei once again showed a bashful and apologetic expression, bowing to the two with clasped hands.
With this stance taken by the other party, Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang naturally had nothing more to say. Yang Fei hummed lightly and said, "Best focus on figuring out how to escape from here."
Sun Lei hurriedly responded, "Brother Yang is right."
Despite saying so, deep down he had already made up his mind that the next time he returned to the Lingxiao Sect, he would definitely take this woman named Qin Yanyang with him.
As for her already having a Dao companion, he did not care.
He believed that the cultivators from this Earth space were short-sighted and that, if he appealed to sentiment and benefits, this Earth woman with a top-grade Earth Spirit Root aptitude would definitely follow him.
Having just chosen the right path earlier, Li Yue placed even more trust in Yang Fei’s abilities in formations.
He looked at Yang Fei and said, "Brother Yang, it seems this is indeed the Nine-Nine Reunification Illusion Array you mentioned. I’ve chosen incorrectly each time before, but you chose correctly. Your attainments in formations make me humbled. We’ll rely on you to get out of here."
Yang Fei responded with a slight smile, "Since my wife and I are also planning to leave here, taking the two of you along is just a small effort. No need to thank me."
Li Yue gratefully said, "In any case, I, Li Yue, owe you a favor."
Yang Fei said no more and began observing the surrounding cave entrances.
Sun Lei inquired of Li Yue, "Senior Brother Li, was it Brother Yang who brought you here just now?"
Li Yue briefly explained how he encountered Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang, and then asked, "Junior Brother Sun, how did you get here?"
Sun Lei smiled bitterly and said, "Much like Senior Brother Li, I forced my way through as well. After arriving here, I was quite tired and cultivated for a while. As I was about to choose again, I encountered you, Senior Brother Li."
Li Yue replied, "Now with Brother Yang, who understands formations, it should be easier for us to exit. Moreover, even if one doesn’t understand formations, with the four of us together, our chances of getting out are much higher as long as we don’t get separated."
Sun Lei nodded and said, "Indeed. I just wonder how the other senior brothers and sisters are doing."
Li Yue reassured him, "Since neither you nor I have encountered problems, they likely won’t either, especially Junior Brother Lu Chen, who is proficient in formations. I’m afraid he might have already exited by now."
Sun Lei relaxed a lot and nodded, "Yes, though this array is tricky, the mechanisms and killing arrays it is set with aren’t too powerful, seemingly designed for Foundation Establishment cultivators. With our brothers and sisters carrying life-saving magic artifacts, they should remain safe."
As the two conversed, Yang Fei was diligently observing the nine dark holes around them.
Holding Qin Yanyang’s hand without letting go, through sensing the power of rune Tao reverberations and his comprehension of the Nine-Nine Returning to One Array, he soon pinpointed the location of the Life Gate.
"If I’m not mistaken, this path leads to the Life Gate," Yang Fei said, pointing to one of the entrances.
Li Yue was delighted and said, "Great, Junior Brother Sun and I will lead the way. You two just follow closely behind us."
Sun Lei had no objections.
Having left a poor impression earlier with Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang, he now needed to make amends, especially not wanting Qin Yanyang to underestimate him.
With that, Li Yue and Sun Lei took the lead and headed into the cave.
Yang Fei, holding Qin Yanyang’s hand, followed them in.
As they proceeded, the four continued to converse.
Yang Fei communicated with Qin Yanyang through a mutual understanding, "We need to be cautious of Sun Lei."
Qin Yanyang replied, "I know. The way others admire me is different from how he looked at me earlier. His gaze made me extremely uncomfortable, like he considered me a very important tool to possess."
She was confident in both her appearance and figure, and had seen many looks from the opposite gender before, but she could remain unfazed even by some lecherous gazes.
Her state of mind was strong enough that no gaze could affect her.
However, earlier when Sun Lei stared at her, she felt an unprecedented alertness, sensing his intense desire.
"It’s not just Sun Lei. I think we need to prepare in advance and plan a retreat. Now that they are together, we no longer have any advantage. If they encounter other Lingxiao Sect disciples and turn against us, we will be in great danger," Qin Yanyang advised.
Yang Fei acknowledged, "I understand. We must anticipate the worst intentions for these Alien Race individuals and be extremely cautious."
"Yes, let’s act according to the situation," Qin Yanyang agreed.
While the two communicated with mutual understanding, ahead of them, Sun Lei was also devising his strategy.
He was determined to have Qin Yanyang.
But how to make her transfer her affections to him?
Looking at the two, their relationship seemed deep, and it would be difficult for her to dislike this Yang Fei boy in a short time.
What to do?
As Sun Lei thought it over, a hint of killing intent flickered deep in his eyes.
Exactly.
If this boy were dead, that would solve everything.
Afterward, he would take her to the Lingxiao Sect. When she witnessed the powerful cultivation civilization and a broader world, her mindset would change.
And over time, she would gradually forget this boy.