83: She won't eat people.

Xia Gehuang merely glanced with great interest at Tian Mei, who was hiding behind Gu Yuan, before looking at Gu Yuan with a faint smile.

“Little Fellow, I believe it now; there truly is nothing in this world you wouldn't dare to do.”

Hearing this, Gu Yuan knew exactly what she was referring to and gave a sheepish smile.

“Sister is joking. I didn't... cough, well, anyway, she's one of us now. Oh, Tian Mei, this is Xia Gehuang. You... er, don't need to be so afraid. Sister Xia is actually a very good person.”

Gu Yuan could feel Tian Mei trembling behind him, so he found it somewhat amusing as he introduced her and Xia Gehuang to each other.

As for Tian Mei, after hearing their conversation, she felt like her world was collapsing.

Wait, you—you call her sister!?

You should have freaking said so earlier! If you'd told me you knew such an existence, I would have had to be insane to provoke you!

At this moment, Tian Mei felt like she was on the verge of tears.

At the same time, she finally understood why Gu Yuan was so powerful.

If even such a taboo existence was his sister, then her failure this time was only natural.

Gu Yuan had no idea what Tian Mei was thinking; he assumed she was still just scared.

“Don't worry, Sister Xia doesn't eat people. By the way, Sister Xia, are you really that 'taboo existence' she mentioned?”

Gu Yuan comforted Tian Mei once more before looking at Xia Gehuang with curiosity.

Xia Gehuang merely pursed her lips and smiled shallowly.

“What, aren't you afraid? Maybe I really will eat you up.”

Uh... Gu Yuan chuckled. Sister Xia was actually quite playful!

Hiding behind Gu Yuan, Tian Mei felt nothing but fear and trepidation.

The things this existence had done in the past were far more terrifying than eating people.

Tian Mei didn't even dare to recall those ancient memories now.

One could say the shadow and fear this taboo existence had left her with were etched into her very bones.

“Sister Xia is joking. Cough, Sister, tell me, is what Tian Mei said true?”

Xia Gehuang gave a soft hum of affirmation, though her expression was full of indifference.

“Yes, but that's all in the past. I'm not as high-spirited as I used to be.”

Hearing her words, Tian Mei couldn't help but mutter to herself.

Even the Heavenly Dao is so wary of you that it doesn't dare to interfere too much in this world, yet you're being so humble... Gu Yuan felt that Sister Xia was talking nonsense with a straight Face.

In his opinion, the current Sister Xia was likely even stronger than before... but before he could speak, Xia Gehuang beat him to it.

“Tsk. First an origin incarnation, and now even a heavenly dao incarnation... Little Fellow, you aren't thinking of getting your hands on me too, are you?”

Although Xia Gehuang spoke with a smile, a strange light flickered in her beautiful eyes.

Cough, cough... Gu Yuan waved his hands, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

“Sister Xia, what are you saying? How could I think that? I...”

“Oh? So you think I'm not good enough for you?”

Xia Gehuang intentionally took a step forward, leaning in very close to Gu Yuan.

On that holy and delicate Face, there was now a hint of playfulness.

Uh... Gu Yuan's Face went dark with frustration.

This was just being unreasonable; Sister Xia was truly too much.

“Pfft... alright, I'm done teasing you. I mainly came here to talk to her. Little Fellow, you don't mind letting me stay alone with her for a bit, do you?”

Seeing Gu Yuan's look of utter resignation, Xia Gehuang couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Then she pointed at Tian Mei behind Gu Yuan and spoke softly.

Eh...?

Gu Yuan nodded. He hadn't expected Sister Xia to have come for Tian Mei.

Tsk~ and here he thought she really came for him.

As for Tian Mei, she felt as if the sky had fallen.

She had already felt like she'd stepped into an abyss when she was forced to submit to Gu Yuan.

Now, this legendary taboo existence had appeared and specifically asked to be alone with her.

Tian Mei felt that she would likely meet her end here today.

Originally, Tian Mei didn't fear the destruction of her body and Dao; in fact, after meeting Gu Yuan, she had even started looking forward to it.

But after today's experiences, Tian Mei suddenly felt that perhaps the future wasn't as bad as she had imagined.

And yet now... Tian Mei bit her lip, her hand unconsciously gripping Gu Yuan's clothes tightly.

Oh...?

Seeing this, Xia Gehuang found it even more interesting.

This heavenly dao incarnation had actually developed the emotion of dependency?

You should know, this was fundamentally impossible.

A heavenly dao incarnation is blessed by the Heavenly Dao and should not possess any emotions.

Even her fear was only because she had personally faced her all those years ago.

But now, this Incarnation possessed an emotion called dependency... Even for Xia Gehuang, this was the first time she had encountered such a thing.

Tsk... it seems Little Fellow Gu Yuan's ability to handle women has exceeded my expectations.

“Alright, don't be afraid. Sister Xia is very easy to get along with. Be good, listen to her.”

Feeling Tian Mei's trembling body behind him, Gu Yuan found it a bit funny and patted her small head as he spoke.

Tian Mei's expression froze.

No one had ever patted her like this before.

But... for some reason, the first thing that surged in Tian Mei's heart wasn't dislike, but rather... peace of mind.

“Mm...”

Tian Mei gave a soft hum, and the anxiety in her heart vanished at some point.

“Sister Xia, don't make things too hard for her. After all, she's considered one of my people now, so give me some Face.”

Gu Yuan winked at Xia Gehuang before leaving to find Xi Nian.

Once Gu Yuan had left, Xia Gehuang looked at Tian Mei again.

“Exalt—Exalted One, I wonder what the Exalted One wishes to ask...”

Tian Mei asked cautiously.

Although Gu Yuan told her not to be afraid, the fear etched into her Soul still left her feeling somewhat lost.

Xia Gehuang simply gave a light laugh and then asked with interest:

“Putting everything else aside, tell me, why do you depend on Gu Yuan? You were clearly as arrogant as ever before.”

Tian Mei hadn't expected her to ask such a question, so she was momentarily stunned.

“I—I don't know... He...”

Tian Mei stammered, but after a long while, she still couldn't explain why.

Xia Gehuang shook her head and changed the question.

“Did you come to this world solely for Xi Nian? Did the Heavenly Dao give you any other orders?”

Tian Mei nodded gently upon hearing this, then said with some hesitation:

“That was the primary objective. Secondly... was to discover your whereabouts...”

Oh...?

The corners of Xia Gehuang's mouth curled up slightly, and a faint smile appeared on her pretty Face.

Interesting...