107: Zi Fei's Hesitation

The vast Lei Chi (Thunder Pool) was crystal clear and blue under the night sky, occasionally shimmering with exquisite thunder-flowers.

The bonfire to the side, in front of this Lei Chi (Thunder Pool), was like a star around the sun, exceptionally tiny.

“This…”

Holding roasted meat in his hand, Su Ye stared dumbfounded to the side, the air suddenly becoming a little quiet.

Knowing some of the conditions in Death Canyon, he had specifically prepared a lot of ingredients on his way here.

For so long, Su Ye had encountered many people, but this time was different; he had finally met a glutton who could eat more than him.

He saw…

A pile of fresh fruit turned into a thumb-sized drop of multi-colored juice in Purple Consort's hand, which she elegantly swallowed into her belly.

Purple Consort sat gracefully to the side, her posture refined and elegant. Where her long dress split, her slender, jade-like beautiful legs were revealed, her bare feet touching the exposed rock ground.

As if she hadn't experienced such a wonderful thing in a long time, her clear, melancholic face blossomed into a look of enjoyment. Her unique mature and charming allure seemed like a hook pulling at people's heartstrings.

It's gone?

This whole pile of fruits, you just swallowed it in one gulp?

Su Ye glared at her in annoyance. Not only did she not agree, but she also tricked him into giving her food and drink.

Previously, Purple Consort hadn't immediately agreed to his proposal, but she hadn't refused or driven him away either.

“She probably still doesn't trust me…”

Su Ye smiled awkwardly inwardly. Perhaps his previous behavior was indeed a bit…

Hmm, lusting after her body.

Not the kind of lust between men and women, but pure craving for her Soul Ring and body.

Su Ye could understand this.

If he were a Soul Beast facing a certain death situation, and someone was trying to get something for nothing, he wouldn't easily agree either.

Leaving aside the possibility of becoming a god, just human nature alone is always the most potent poison in the world.

If she gave him her Soul Ring, she would forever have to rely on him, depending on him to barely survive.

Even though he and Qing'er had a substantive relationship, he wouldn't dare to completely entrust his life and future to her.

This wasn't putting love to the test with life and death, but a purely comprehensive consideration.

Of course, if it was for Qing'er's sake that he needed to bravely face death, Su Ye would not hesitate.

Seemingly similar, the reality was vastly different.

Trusting love and trusting one's partner, there is nothing wrong with that in itself.

But one must also consider numerous uncertain factors and choose the optimal solution to a problem.

He didn't continue looking at Purple Consort. Eating someone's food shortens one's mouth, so Su Ye could give her some time to consider.

“Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey!”

Just taking a bite, Su Ye immediately spat out the roasted meat. Dammit, is this meat something humans eat?

The roasted meat was like stinky, overnight meat. Eating it gave him a sickening, foul smell that rushed to his head, as if someone had lifted the top of his skull with a stick.

Cough—

Purple Consort, who was to the side, covered her mouth and chuckled softly. When Su Ye looked over, she coughed coldly as if nothing had happened.

However, her pair of sparkling, mischievous beautiful eyes still betrayed that she had been secretly laughing earlier.

Su Ye, having recovered, looked at the pile of fresh fruit that had disappeared, baring his teeth with deep resentment.

“You knew the animal meat in Death Canyon couldn't be eaten?!”

He had been eating his reserves of meat for the past week. Feeling that this forest was unusual, he hadn't tasted any of the food from here.

Now, having no other choice, he was preparing to try it.

Purple Consort knew this meat couldn't be eaten, but she just watched from the side without saying anything.

No wonder she was sitting there waiting, she was preparing to watch him make a fool of himself!

Holy crap!!

Su Ye's composure was starting to break.

This is my last food, and you just freaking ate it all in one bite?!

Facing the young man's glare, the outwardly cold and melancholic Purple Consort suddenly broke into a smile, enchanting but not seductive. She calmly explained:

“Although Death Canyon is a forest, it is filled with Dark Qi. Many plants can barely survive; not to mention bearing fruit, even if there were fruits, they would be hard to swallow.”

“As for Soul Beasts…”

“You should have encountered some skeletal creatures on your way here. Soul Beasts can transform into such creatures. So, tell me, where in this forest is there meat edible for humans?”

Su Ye: “……”.

Is this the explanation I needed?

I already know now, dammit!

Su Ye didn't open his mouth to say, 'Why were you watching and didn't say anything earlier?', as that would make him seem even more foolish.

Dropping the roasted meat, Su Ye took out a wine gourd from his storage jade pendant.

“Ah—” The mellow fruit wine entered his mouth, like a sweet, clear spring flowing over his tongue, washing away the unpleasant taste in his mouth.

Su Ye smacked his lips, then suddenly spoke:

“No matter what you think, I'm taking a Thunderclap Hell Vine this time.”

In the light of the bonfire, the young man's colored eyes held a hint of coldness.

Although a hint of a smile still lingered at the corner of his mouth, his face was as sharp as a blade, clearly indicating he wasn't negotiating.

“If you don't trust me, and you're unwilling to try this path, you can give the opportunity to other vines.”

“Even if you want to protect your kin, even you can't escape the great tribulation at fifty thousand years. Even if you protect them, it's useless; they can't escape death either.”

“Instead of that, it's better to hand them over to me, and let me take them towards that great future.”

Looking at Purple Consort, Su Ye's gaze was surprisingly calm.

With Purple Consort's current intelligence, she was stronger than a several-hundred-thousand-year-old Soul Beast.

As for having her become a Soul Ring and contribute everything to gamble with him, a human, Su Ye no longer held much hope for that.

But the Thunderclap Hell Vine, he absolutely had to get it.

There was no room for negotiation on this point!

Understanding the meaning of Su Ye's words, Purple Consort frowned and remained silent for a long time. Her serious expression seemed to indicate she was struggling to think about this matter.

“If I let you take one, how can you guarantee that you won't go back on your word?”

Purple Consort questioned sharply.

A strange electric light flashed in her purple eyes, as if piercing through flesh and questioning Su Ye's soul.

“Words alone are not proof. When you obtain the Soul Ring, with your strength, going back on your word is just a thought away!”

“Humans are always cunning. How can I believe that you will mutually benefit and help my kind become gods together?”

Although her words were correct, this time Purple Consort didn't question Su Ye's inability to become a god.

Perhaps it was when she saw that Su Ye was only a three-ring Soul Venerable, yet his strength was not inferior to hers…

Perhaps it was his previous ambition of “Within ten years, I will definitely become a god”…

Or perhaps it was the various wonders about him; Purple Consort had already believed him a little in her heart.

If a human prodigy as brilliant and talented as him ultimately couldn't become a god, then looking at future generations, it's estimated that few would be able to become gods.

The fate of her race would ultimately have no possibility of changing at all.

Hearing this, Su Ye shrugged helplessly.

“Alright, if you ask that way, then no matter how eloquently I speak, you probably won't completely believe me.”

“This kind of thing can only be proven by the final result. Only by speaking with the result can all distrust be broken.”

Saying this, Su Ye's tone changed.

“However, for this kind of mutually beneficial matter in the long run, as long as one party doesn't benefit in the short term, basic trust can still be established.”

Under Purple Consort's questioning gaze, Su Ye took out a medicinal herb from his storage ring.

It was a ganoderma lucidum, with a cap-like top, a pale purple overall color, and a jade-green stem with a total of nine leaves.

Under that pale purple light, it contained a mysterious power that could make a Soul Master's energy channels clear.

At this moment, Purple Consort's gaze seemed fixed, unable to move even a fraction.

“This is…??”

Next chapter, under review…