225: Chapter 225 Not even strangers are spared?

"Brother Cao, haven't you never left this area? How do you have so many top-grade holy artifacts?" Wen Xiaoke looked at the two pairs of black and White Silk stockings in her hands, her face slightly flushed.

She really couldn't understand why someone who had never left this place would possess so many precious treasures.

Cao Yang smiled, a hint of mystery flashing in his eyes: "I might have been a supreme powerhouse in my past life. These were all left for my reincarnated self by my past life. However, I'm not too clear on the specifics; I might find out gradually in the future."

His tone carried a hint of firmness and confidence, as if he had some special perception of his own background.

Hearing this, Wen Xiaoke couldn't help but chuckle: "Brother Cao, why did your past life leave you so many things for women? Could it be he was afraid you'd be reincarnated as a woman?" Her eyes were full of playfulness, clearly joking.

Cao Yang replied quite seriously, "How could that be? My past life must have foreseen that I would definitely meet a great beauty like you, Xiaoke, after reincarnating, so he specifically left them for you."

His gaze was fixed on Wen Xiaoke, his eyes shimmering with sincere emotion.

Wen Xiaoke was a bit embarrassed by Cao Yang's words. Her cheeks flushed as she lowered her head and whispered, "Brother Cao is just talking nonsense." Her voice revealed a sense of shyness and sweetness.

Cao Yang smiled and walked to Wen Xiaoke's side, sat down gently, and then reached out to place his hand on her right shoulder.

He applied a little pressure, and Wen Xiaoke's head naturally leaned against his shoulder.

The two sat quietly, enjoying this moment of peace and warmth.

"Xiaoke, you are the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. I was deeply attracted to you from the first moment I saw you. That's why I kept striking up conversations with you and wouldn't let you leave." Cao Yang gently caressed Wen Xiaoke's shoulder, his eyes filled with love and tenderness.

He gently lifted Wen Xiaoke's chin, making her look into his eyes, and then whispered, "Xiaoke, you are truly beautiful, so beautiful that it's intoxicating."

Hearing Cao Yang's praise, a shy blush appeared on Wen Xiaoke's face. She lowered her head slightly, not daring to look directly into Cao Yang's eyes.

But her heart was filled with joy and happiness because she felt Cao Yang's sincerity and affection for her.

"And you saw it just now; I even killed a Source Emperor powerhouse with ease. In the vast Universe, I am fully capable of protecting you. Will you be my Dao Companion?" Cao Yang continued to confess to Wen Xiaoke, his voice full of determination and confidence.

He believed his strength could protect Wen Xiaoke and allow her to live a happy life.

Wen Xiaoke looked up into Cao Yang's eyes, which were shimmering with tears.

She said softly, "Brother Cao, I am willing. You are exactly the image of a young powerhouse in my heart; you fit my criteria for a partner perfectly." Her voice was full of firmness and determination, showing her love and trust for Cao Yang.

Ever since Cao Yang showed her the scene of that Source Emperor powerhouse being casually crushed to death by him, she had been completely conquered by his power.

She knew well that in this world, only the strong could survive, and Cao Yang was the person who could protect her and give her a sense of security.

Therefore, she chose Cao Yang as her partner without hesitation, hoping to walk the future path of life with him.

You should know that although their Seven-Colored Holy Land in the Saint Realm had many Nine-Tribulation Saint Peak powerhouses, they didn't have a single Extreme Dao Saint overseeing them, which forced them to become vassals of the Saint Lord.

This made Wen Xiaoke feel powerless and helpless; she yearned to find a truly powerful partner who could lead her to a higher Realm.

And Cao Yang's appearance happened to satisfy her deepest expectations.

In the past, whenever the various Saint Realms in the Huangyuan Universe were caught in the flames of war, they were always forced to become the vanguards charging into battle.

Each Holy Land had to dispatch at least two Nine-Tribulation Saints as leaders to participate in battles every time. Although they wouldn't necessarily die on the battlefield, such experiences undoubtedly had a negative impact on their future Breakthroughs to the Extreme Dao Saint Realm.

And all of this was the result of the deliberate arrangements made by those Saint Lords.

After all, the Huangyuan Mini-Universe could not accommodate too many Extreme Dao Saints, and an increase in the number of Extreme Dao Saints would also threaten their status.

Now, with Cao Yang as her backing, she no longer had to worry about being forcibly conscripted to fight again.

In fact, in the depths of her heart, Cao Yang was simply the Incarnation of perfection.

Not only was he handsome and powerful, but more importantly, he was extremely wealthy, and she happened to be fond of all kinds of precious treasures.

When he heard Wen Xiaoke's agreement, Cao Yang couldn't help but feel a surge of joy in his heart.

Without hesitation, he picked up Wen Xiaoke and strode into a room on the spaceship.

Before long, beautiful singing came from the room, as if the entire world was filled with an atmosphere of happiness and sweetness.

"Ding! Congratulations, Master. You actually laid hands on an innocent passerby. You have obtained 500,000 sign-in attempts."

The System's teasing voice rang out in Cao Yang's mind.

This System was just talking nonsense; it was clearly a case of love at first sight and mutual affection between him and Xiaoke.

"Xiaoke, why do I feel like there are some internal injuries in your body?" Cao Yang asked with concern.

"Brother Cao, I was forced to participate in the great wars between the Saint Realms before; they were left over from that time," Wen Xiaoke said helplessly.

"Originally, my Aptitude wasn't particularly good, and the Extreme Dao Saint Realm might have been the end of my cultivation in this life. But since I was injured in the Holy Wars, the chance of breaking through to the Extreme Dao Saint Realm in the future is likely even slimmer." As she spoke, a hint of gloom flashed in Wen Xiaoke's eyes.

"Oh? Who dares to force you to go to war? I'll destroy them right now. No one can bully my Dao Companion except for me!" Cao Yang's eyes turned cold as he spoke angrily.

"Alright, Brother Cao, I know you're good to me." Seeing Cao Yang's angry look, Wen Xiaoke felt a warmth in her heart.

"But you also said that your invincible strength is only effective around the Divine Realm for now. Bai Cangye is the Saint Lord of Saint Realm No. 1, and his strength is second only to Ning Rongrong, the Saint Lord of the Saint Source Realm. He is very powerful, and we are not his match yet. Besides, there are plenty of injured Nine-Tribulation Saints in the Saint Realm; I'm not the only one." Wen Xiaoke sighed and continued.

"System, choose a suitable healing Medicinal Pill for Xiaoke," Cao Yang said in his mind.

"Ding! Master, Xiao Tong suggests you purchase the Nine-Tribulation Azure Lotus Creation Saint Pill. Not only can it cure Little Sister Xiaoke's internal injuries, but it will also allow her to obtain the Azure Lotus Creation Emperor Physique. This Physique is naturally close to Divine Abilities and Dao techniques, and its Physical Body is also incomparably powerful," the System suggested.

"Good. System, exchange one Azure Lotus Creation Saint Pill for me."

"Ding! Congratulations, Master. You have successfully spent 400,000 sign-in attempts to purchase the Nine-Tribulation Azure Lotus Creation Saint Pill."

As the System's voice rang out, a green-colored Saint Pill with golden pill veins appeared in Cao Yang's hand.

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