36: Chapter 36 Liu Ruyan's Fortuitous Encounter

The beauty of Liu Ruyan and Su Wanqing was the warmth of worldly life, but this woman's beauty carried a kind of Immortal Qi and sense of distance that did not belong to the mortal world.

It was breathtakingly beautiful, beautiful enough to make one willingly sink into it.

The woman's gaze fell upon Liu Ruyan immediately, a hint of faint surprise flashing in those cold, clear eyes, as if she had discovered some rare treasure.

Immediately after, her gaze shifted to Ye Yun in Liu Ruyan's arms, her brows furrowing imperceptibly, a trace of disdain and indifference flashing through her eyes, as if looking at some insignificant dust.

Her red lips parted slightly, spitting out two words. Her voice was like ice beads falling onto a jade plate—cold and melodious, yet devoid of any warmth.

"What a pity."

These three simple words stirred Ye Yun's heart, yet he could not fathom her meaning.

Was it a pity that Liu Ruyan had a burden like him by her side, or was it something else?

The woman's gaze returned to Liu Ruyan, her tone flat but carrying an unquestionable majesty.

"Come with me."

Liu Ruyan trembled all over, subconsciously holding Ye Yun tighter, her eyes filled with resistance.

"No! I won't go with you! I want to stay with Ye Yun!"

Although she was awestruck by the woman's beauty, the suffocatingly powerful aura on the other party,

and the means by which she had severely injured Zhao Lie earlier, both filled her with fear.

She only wanted to stay by Ye Yun's side; even if it meant being taken away by Zhao Lie, she would not be willing to be separated from Ye Yun.

Leaning in Liu Ruyan's arms, Ye Yun's mind was racing with thoughts, completely different from Liu Ruyan's resistance.

His gaze still couldn't help but linger on the woman, marveling repeatedly in his heart while simultaneously weighing the pros and cons rapidly.

He was very clear about his current situation.

He was severely injured, his Mystic Power was in chaos, and although Zhao Lie was heavily wounded, he was not dead.

People from the City Lord's Mansion might still be searching for them, and the Three Great Families of Qingyun City would definitely not let it go.

Even if they could luckily escape this time, if he were to participate in the Shiyun City The Great Competition in the future and enter the Four Great Sects, Liu Ruyan's safety would always be a hidden danger.

The rules of the Four Great Sects were strict, and they might not allow him to bring Liu Ruyan in with him.

At that time, with Liu Ruyan alone, facing pursuit from all sides, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The woman before him had unfathomable strength; having severely injured the Great Martial Master Realm Zhao Lie with a single blow, she was clearly a top-tier expert.

That she valued Liu Ruyan so much meant there must be something special about Liu Ruyan that attracted her.

Perhaps it was a rare Physique, or perhaps it was extraordinary talent.

If Liu Ruyan could take her as a master, not only would she gain protection, but she would also obtain better Cultivate resources, and her future achievements would be limitless.

This, perhaps, was Liu Ruyan's best destination.

"I said, come with me."

Seeing Liu Ruyan resist, the woman frowned again; her tone remained flat but carried a hint of impatience.

Her gaze turned to Ye Yun, and a faint, almost imperceptible killing intent flashed through those cold, clear eyes.

It was as if as long as Ye Yun said one more word of nonsense, she would immediately erase him.

Ye Yun's heart tightened, and he hurriedly withdrew his thoughts; this woman's killing intent was undisguised, several times more terrifying than Zhao Lie's.

He dared not be distracted again and could only force himself to cope.

"Who are you?! Why do you want to take her away?!"

The ignored Zhao Lie struggled and roared, his eyes full of fear and unwillingness.

He truly could not understand when such a terrifying and stunningly beautiful existence had come to Shiyun City.

The remaining Zhao family Disciple also looked at the woman one after another, their eyes full of fear and infatuation, wanting to run away.

But they were so intimidated by the aura on the woman's body that they could not move.

The woman did not even spare a glance for Zhao Lie and the others, simply raising her hand faintly.

"Crack—"

A series of crisp freezing sounds rang out; those remaining Zhao family Disciple could not even manage to let out a scream before their bodies were instantly wrapped in thick layers of ice, turning into ice sculptures.

Following that, the ice sculptures shattered with a roar, along with the people inside.

Shattering into countless small pieces, blood and broken ice mixed together, the scene was extremely tragic.

Zhao Lie watched, dumbfounded, the color drained from his face, leaving only endless fear.

Ye Yun's pupils contracted sharply, his heart pounding wildly.

Such means of killing with a wave of one's hand were too terrifying!

Being able to freeze several people with a mere gesture and then cause the ice sculptures to shatter instantly—such control and strength were definitely not something a Great Martial Master could reach!

I fear she has already reached a higher Realm!

"Asking one last time, are you coming, or not?"

The woman's gaze fell back onto Liu Ruyan, her tone icy.

"If you don't go, I will kill him."

Her finger pointed at Ye Yun, her tone flat but carrying unquestionable determination.

Liu Ruyan's face turned deathly pale, tears surging out once again.

Looking at the weak-breathing Ye Yun in her arms, then looking at the woman floating in the air, she fell into a desperate struggle within her heart.

She did not want to leave Ye Yun, but she dared not let Ye Yun die even more.

"You... you want to take her away, what exactly do you want to do?"

Ye Yun spoke with difficulty, his voice weak but carrying a hint of firmness.

He had to know the answer before he could rest assured letting Liu Ruyan go with her.

The woman glanced at him, seemingly a bit surprised that he could still speak, and said faintly.

"Naturally, to take her as my Disciple."

Take her as a Disciple?

Ye Yun felt a sense of relief in his heart; it was as he expected.

To be able to take such a terrifyingly powerful and stunningly beautiful expert as a master was indeed a huge Opportunity for Liu Ruyan.

He looked at the sobbing Liu Ruyan in his arms, used his last bit of strength to gently stroke her cheek, his tone gentle yet firm.

"Ruyan, go with her. She is an expert; take her as your master so you can become stronger and protect yourself. When I become stronger in the future, I will definitely come to find you."

"No, Yun'er, I don't want to leave you..."

Liu Ruyan cried heartbreakingly, hugging Ye Yun tightly, refusing to let go.

"Be good."

Ye Yun's voice carried a hint of pleading.

"This is for your own good. Trust me, I will definitely come to find you."

The woman watched this scene, a hint of impatience flashing in her eyes, but she did not urge them.

She floated in mid-air, her ice-blue long hair swaying gently in the wind, ice mist swirling around her body, beautiful as an unreal painting.

Liu Ruyan looked at Ye Yun's firm gaze, and then thought of the woman's terrifying methods earlier, knowing she had no choice.

She nodded while crying, her tears blurring her vision.

"I... I will go with you. But you must come to find me, you must!"

"I will."

Ye Yun nodded solemnly, his eyes full of reluctance and determination.

His gaze once again involuntarily turned to the woman, sighing inwardly at such a peerless beauty.

If he could also bring her into his possession, that would be a great joy in life.

Seeing this, the woman said no more, extending a fair hand; her five fingers were slender and long, her nails trimmed round and neat, showing a faint pink color.

A gentle stream of ice-blue Qi wrapped around Liu Ruyan's waist, lifting her up gently.

Liu Ruyan looked at Ye Yun with great reluctance, tears falling continuously, murmuring in her mouth.

"Yun'er, you must come to find me..."

The woman did not linger, taking Liu Ruyan and traveling through the air, her ice-blue figure streaking across the night sky like a meteor.

In the blink of an eye, she disappeared into the distance, leaving behind only a faint ice mist and a cold aura.