33: Qin Yao: Perhaps I came at the wrong time.

Qin Yao was very anxious right now.

Her Your Highness had been kidnapped.

At this moment, all members of the Yao Race were searching everywhere for Your Highness.

As a descendant of the Qing Emperor, Yan Ruyu was accompanied by many powerful Yao.

Each possessed formidable strength, yet now, they were all scurrying about like headless flies.

Just yesterday, their Yao Race's princess had been abducted.

A powerful, mysterious old man had made the move to kidnap her.

And as the witness who saw Your Highness being taken yesterday, Qin Yao...

...was surrounded by many powerful Yao, all wanting to extract more information from her.

Qin Yao could only repeat her previous answer over and over.

"Yesterday, Her Your Highness, myself, and others were in the pavilion. Suddenly, an old man appeared, and then everything went black and I fainted."

When she woke up again, Your Highness was already gone.

After repeating this to the several powerful Yao who came to question her, Qin Yao prepared to drink some water. Being questioned constantly had made her thirsty.

Just as she was about to pick up the teapot to pour herself a cup...

...a hand holding a cup of tea reached her side. Qin Yao instinctively thought it was another maid.

She took the tea and drank it all in one go.

"Thank you," Qin Yao thanked the maid who poured her tea.

"You're welcome. Also, you seem very troubled. Why not tell me about it?" A man's voice sounded by her ear.

Qin Yao instantly bristled.

She quickly stepped back and turned to look at the source of the voice.

Seeing the person, Qin Yao couldn't help but show surprise on her face.

The owner of the voice was a very young youth, dressed in a white robe, an ordinary sword at his waist, and a wicked smile on his face—the kind that made people want to punch him.

And behind him stood a very ordinary-looking old man.

Seeing that old man, Qin Yao couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.

Her body even froze, unable to move, as the old man across from her merely glanced her way.

Qin Yao felt that her life or death rested on a single thought from the person opposite her.

That old man across from her was the very one who had appeared yesterday to kidnap Your Highness.

"Wuming, don't scare her. We're here to invite someone, not to frighten people." The ones who had appeared here were naturally Ye Wen and Wuming.

Hearing Ye Wen's words, Wuming showed a helpless expression. "I've already restrained my aura as much as possible. Perhaps it's because I just emerged from seclusion that I frightened this Young Miss." Wuming's words surprised Ye Wen a little.

It seemed it wasn't Wuming's fault. Suddenly, he thought of something.

"Alright, it's because this Young Miss is of the Yao Race. The Yao Race's perception of danger is far stronger than that of humans. That's why she stared at you, sensed your danger, and instinctively became frightened, leading to this state." Having understood, Ye Wen walked up to Qin Yao.

Qin Yao was wearing a blue dress, her figure graceful and alluring. Seeing her up close, Ye Wen could even smell her scent.

"Young Miss Qin Yao, I've come on behalf of your mistress to take you back. Please come with me." Ye Wen reached out and lightly tapped Qin Yao's forehead twice.

Qin Yao was instantly able to move again.

Before she could say anything, Ye Wen pulled her into his embrace, and then she saw the old man tear through space.

Then, she was taken into it by Ye Wen.

Not long after, she was brought to a Sect that resembled a celestial paradise.

Finally, she came to a stop on a massive mountain peak.

Ye Wen, holding the delicate figure in his arms, slowly descended into a courtyard.

After Wuming brought him and Qin Yao back, he returned to his own mountain peak.

As soon as Ye Wen landed, he released Qin Yao from his embrace.

"Ruyu, I've brought your maid back for you," Ye Wen called out towards the small courtyard.

Not long after, Yan Ruyu walked out from the small courtyard.

Seeing her mistress who had been missing for a day, Qin Yao hurried over to inquire.

"It's fine, don't worry about me. Rather, you should worry about yourself. Sigh... I've harmed you. I hope you won't blame me." Looking at Qin Yao, Yan Ruyu reached out and stroked her cheek.

This left Qin Yao somewhat flustered, not understanding why Your Highness would say such a thing.

"Oh, she really is a great beauty. Although she can't compare to Sister Ruyu, she's still a rare beauty. It seems we'll soon have another sister joining us." Yao Xi and Weiwei appeared behind Yan Ruyu.

This startled Qin Yao.

Seeing two stunningly beautiful women, Qin Yao was momentarily dumbfounded.

Especially Yao Xi's words, which gave her a bad premonition.

Qin Yao looked towards Ye Wen on the other side, and couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.

Had she come at the wrong time?

"Ahem, Ruyu, I've brought your maid. Don't you think you should reward me? These are specialties from my hometown. How about you wear them for me tomorrow?" Ye Wen took out several pieces of clothing from his Qiankun bag and handed them to Yan Ruyu.

Looking at these clothes, Yan Ruyu's face couldn't help but flush.

Seeing Ye Wen's smiling face, Yan Ruyu felt the urge to hit him, but after a moment's thought, she finally sighed.

Then, to Qin Yao's astonishment, she accepted those several pieces of clothing that, in Qin Yao's view, were utterly indecent.

"I'll agree just this once. But I have a condition. Qin Yao is my maid. I need her to take care of me in the coming days. You cannot act recklessly." Yan Ruyu certainly didn't want to have to take care of Qin Yao herself the day after just having Ye Wen bring her here.

That would be putting the cart before the horse.

"Fine, no problem. I agree to all your conditions." Ye Wen looked at Qin Yao, then at Yan Ruyu. Although Qin Yao was also quite delectable, Yan Ruyu was still more enticing and captivating.

Moreover, Qin Yao was already here. It was only a matter of time before she became his woman and engaged in Dual Cultivation with him. Since that was the case, he might as well comply with Yan Ruyu's condition.

Securing Yan Ruyu came first.

Qin Yao stared in shock at her own Your Highness, hardly believing her ears.

Her Your Highness had actually, for her sake, been forced to agree to a human's demands. True, this human was good-looking, very handsome, exactly her type... but he clearly wasn't a good person.

Seeing the look in Qin Yao's eyes, Yan Ruyu said nothing, instead leading her back to her own room.

Some things needed to be said in private; otherwise, even she would feel embarrassed.

Yan Ruyu quickly brought Qin Yao back to her room.

As soon as they entered, Yan Ruyu closed the door and tossed the clothes Ye Wen had given her onto a nearby table.

Then, she pulled Qin Yao down to sit.

"It's my fault. I instinctively wanted you to come take care of me, but I forgot about his presence. However... for you, this might not be a bad thing either. Although the Saint isn't much, he now controls the Yaoguang Holy Land and has many resources."

"If you're willing... join us in a while. With his support, your cultivation can also advance to greater heights." Yan Ruyu looked at Qin Yao and began to explain slowly.