Fairy Ji, don't worry, I promise I won't cause any trouble.

After realizing she had no way to deal with the guy in front of her, Shen Xingxuan felt completely miserable.

She came from a noble background and had been prioritized for training by her Family since childhood. No one had ever dared to show her the slightest disrespect. When had she ever suffered such a huge loss?

It could be said that all the grievances she had ever suffered in her life did not add up to what she experienced today.

"You bastard, this is too much, wuwuwu—"

The more Shen Xingxuan thought about it, the more wronged she felt, and finally, she couldn't help but burst into tears, the water streaming down her Face.

"Ah?"

Seeing this scene, Qi Yuan was immediately startled.

Good heavens!

Wasn't this Golden Silk Cat usually quite ruthless? Why was her Heart-Nature so fragile that she would cry just from a few words?

Besides, he hadn't really done anything serious; he had just helped her take a few sets of artistic photos. Was there really a need to cry so dramatically?

If the group of people from earlier saw this, he wouldn't be able to clear his name even if he jumped into the Yellow River... Qi Yuan felt a headache coming on. Just as he was about to go over and comfort her, another Escape light suddenly descended outside the courtyard, stopping instantly in front of the two of them.

The newcomer was a beautiful woman wrapped in a Rainbow Dress, possessing the beauty of jade and flowers, radiant and compelling. It was Ji Chan'er, who had rushed over after hearing the news.

Seeing Shen Xingxuan crying tears like falling pear blossoms nearby, Ji Chan'er was instantly shocked and looked at Qi Yuan with a Face full of questions.

What terrifying thing had this guy done to make this Little Demoness, who was venomous at Heart-Nature and killed without batting an eye, cry like this?

Damn, this chick is trying to get me killed!

After realizing that the person who arrived was Demoness Ji, Qi Yuan's expression subtly changed. He awkwardly rubbed his hands and began to explain:

"Fairy Ji, you must listen to my explanation. I didn't do anything at all, and I don't know why Senior Sister Shen is crying. Maybe she just thought of something sad."

This scene was far too likely to cause a misunderstanding. If this led to trouble in his own backyard, he would be more wronged than Dou E.

Ji Chan'er snorted lightly, her gaze toward Qi Yuan filled with suspicion:

"Didn't do anything? Then why is she crying like a calico cat?"

Shen Xingxuan's crying abruptly stopped. She vigorously wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and her pair of moist, apricot-shaped eyes glared angrily at Ji Chan'er, as she puffed up and shouted:

"You surnamed Ji, this Young Miss does whatever she wants! It's none of your business, so stop pointing fingers here!"

Facing a rival, she naturally couldn't show weakness; she had to stand up and protect her dignity.

"Oh, you're quite fierce!"

Seeing Shen Xingxuan's appearance, Ji Chan'er curved her lips into a playful smile. "I heard you were kidnapped by an Outer Sect Disciple. I, your older sister, rushed here specifically to save you, but not only are you ungrateful, you're also saying hurtful things. Tsk tsk tsk..."

Shen Xingxuan immediately grew anxious upon hearing this:

"Stop talking nonsense! I was not kidnapped! Those are all deceitful rumors!"

Although she sounded very tough, she knew that with Ji Chan'er present, she could forget about retrieving the shadow recording talisman this time. If she continued to argue, she might even expose the truth.

Thinking of this, she shot a fierce glare at the two of them, then immediately transformed into a misty, cloud-like Escape light and vanished into the sky, leaving only a Voice Transmission in Qi Yuan's ear:

"You surnamed Qi, remember the promise you just made, or I will definitely not let you off!"

After Shen Xingxuan's figure completely disappeared, Ji Chan'er retracted her gaze, then looked Qi Yuan up and down twice, saying with a strange expression:

"Next time you plan a major event, can you notify me? When I heard you kidnapped Shen Xingxuan, it nearly scared me to death."

"Tell me, what exactly happened?"

"Fairy Ji, this matter truly isn't my fault."

Qi Yuan sighed apologetically and said with a bitter smile:

"The story begins with the killing of Elder Geng of Blood Refining Peak..."

"...In short, it was all a misunderstanding. Shen Xingxuan was the one who did the killing. I didn't know her true identity, so to avoid taking the blame, I brought her back for questioning."

In front of Ji Chan'er, he had no need to lie, so he immediately recounted the entire process.

However, certain trivial details that might affect one's glorious image in front of their Dao Companion naturally couldn't be mentioned, such as taking photos of Shen Xingxuan... "You're saying you actually kidnapped that Little Demoness?!"

Ji Chan'er's small mouth dropped open. She was stunned for a long time before recovering, saying in disbelief:

"Shen Xingxuan is not only the Shen Clan Leader's most beloved daughter, but also the Sect Master's biological niece and only Disciple! The fact that you dared to capture even her, and then managed to escape unscathed, is truly incredible!"

Although she was already used to Qi Yuan's various audacious acts, she was still shocked this time.

This was no longer just walking on the tip of a knife; it was disco dancing on the tip of a knife... Qi Yuan gave an embarrassed smile and said with a humble expression:

"Not at all, not at all. The situation just now nearly scared me to death. If that girl hadn't been so insistent on saving Face and agreed to play along with this act, I would have run away long ago."

Ji Chan'er shook her head helplessly:

"I originally thought you could live peacefully in the Outer Sect, but who knew something like this would happen again? Is there anything you won't dare to do?"

Not knowing what she had thought of, Ji Chan'er suddenly furrowed her delicate brows and said in a serious tone:

"You haven't completely passed this test yet. Given that Little Demoness's Heart-Nature, having suffered such a huge loss this time, she will absolutely not let the matter rest afterward."

"Although she swore a Heavenly Dao Oath not to seek revenge on you, there's no guarantee she won't use others to cause you trouble. Living here is no longer safe for you."

Ji Chan'er's worries were not unfounded. As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. She knew better than anyone what kind of character the Demonesses of the Demon Sect had.

Qi Yuan, however, didn't mind:

"It doesn't matter. I've already offended plenty of people, so one more won't hurt."

He still held the Golden Silk Cat's weakness in his hand. As long as the other party wasn't crazy, she definitely wouldn't act rashly in the short term.

As for the future, there's even less to worry about. Once he finishes the dog system's mission, he can immediately pack up and leave. By then, even if Shen Xingxuan wants revenge, she won't have the chance.

In short, all the enemies were made by Qi Da. What does that have to do with me, Qi Yuan?

Ji Chan'er rolled her eyes at Qi Yuan. "Stop trying to act tough. For the next few days, move into my Immortal Cave, so you don't get hunted down and killed."

"Also, I'm warning you, the Inner Sect is not a place where you can mess around. Make absolutely sure you don't cause me any trouble."

Hearing this, Qi Yuan's eyes lit up, and he nodded in immediate agreement:

"Fairy Ji, don't worry, I promise not to cause trouble."

Hesitating for even a second over such a good opportunity would be disrespecting Demoness Ji's beauty...