That voice carried an unmistakable threat.
But upon seeing who had arrived, Granny Yuan Shen and Fairy Dao Hai — two figures of great renown throughout the Eastern Region — showed no anger. Instead, warm smiles spread across their faces.
The newcomer was Song Yun.
"Yun'er, do you really like this Chu Feng that much?"
Granny Yuan Shen asked Song Yun.
She had long since learned of Song Yun's feelings toward Chu Feng.
And she had also come to know Chu Feng to some extent.
However, the current situation was rather complicated, so she needed to confirm her daughter's intentions once more.
"Mother, I already told you I like him — of course it's true. Have you ever seen me like anyone else?"
Song Yun tilted her small face upward, looking both mischievous and adorable, yet carrying a hint of pride.
"That Chu Feng is no ordinary individual."
"Last time I saw him, he was merely a Supreme. But now, upon meeting him again, he has already become a Rank Three Martial Ancestor at the seventh level of Dragon Transformation."
"What's most incredible is that even upon entering the Demonic King's Soul Tomb, he managed to break through yet again."
"It is said that since ancient times, those who achieve great things have always been blessed with abundant fortune, favored by the heavens."
"But in reality, when that opportunity arose within the Demonic King's tomb, there were four of you present — and only Chu Feng seized it."
"So fortune is merely opportunity. The difference is that not many people can seize such opportunities."
"And Chu Feng is precisely the kind of person who can seize every opportunity that comes his way. That is why it seems as though he carries immense fortune. In truth, his cultivation was snatched back from the brink of death time and time again."
"But that is precisely his strength."
"My daughter does have a good eye for people."
"With Chu Feng's talent, I fear it won't be long before he surpasses even me, your mother."
"He will certainly accomplish great things in the future."
"However, he and Zi Ling are so close. If you insist on forcibly extracting Zi Ling's soul power, Chu Feng will definitely not let it slide."
"Moreover, with Chu Feng's intelligence, no matter how discreetly we handle this matter, he will inevitably suspect us."
"However we go about it, we are bound to offend Chu Feng."
"So Yun'er, your mother wants you to make a choice."
"Either we go all the way — while I can still deal with Chu Feng — eliminate him, and peacefully extract that portion of soul power from Zi Ling."
"Or, we simply give up on the soul power within Zi Ling. After all, the amount she took is only a very small portion."
Granny Yuan Shen said to Song Yun.
Her tone was gentle, and she analyzed the situation with clear logic. In truth, she was trying to persuade Song Yun.
"Mother, I already told you — only complete soul power has the effect I need. Even if I'm missing just a tiny bit, it won't work."
"Moreover, once soul power enters the body, it begins to fuse. Extracting soul power from Zi Ling's body must be done quickly."
"I also know that doing this will certainly offend Chu Feng, but I have no choice. The soul power here is far too important to me."
"I certainly don't want to offend Chu Feng, but at the moment, I have no alternative."
Song Yun said.
"If Yun'er truly needs this soul power, why not discuss it with Chu Feng? There's no need to become enemies," Fairy Dao Hai suggested.
"Auntie, I understand Chu Feng better than you do. Discussing it won't help. He would never agree to extract the soul power from Zi Ling's body for my sake — especially once he learns that it would cause her harm. He would never consent."
"As for my relationship with Chu Feng, please don't worry about it. I have my own plans," Song Yun said to Fairy Dao Hai, then added after a moment.
"Oh, and Auntie — please don't get involved in this matter. Once the formation is complete, find an excuse and take Sister Le Le and the others and leave first."
"Given Chu Feng's character, as long as you weren't involved, he probably wouldn't hold it against you, and your relationship could remain as it always has."
"But let me warn you — no matter how much you adore that little girl Yao Yao, no matter how much you want to keep her by your side, don't even think about making a move against Chu Feng."
"If you truly harm Chu Feng, I promise you — I will kill Yao Yao. I may even kill you."
That last part Song Yun said with a smile, as though she were joking.
But both Granny Yuan Shen and Fairy Dao Hai understood clearly that Song Yun was not joking at all.
And so Granny Yuan Shen, who just moments ago had been looking at her with nothing but doting affection, hardened her expression.
"Yun'er, don't be rude. How can you speak to your auntie like that?"
Granny Yuan Shen was genuinely angry. In truth, she doted on Song Yun deeply and rarely lost her temper with her.
The reason she grew angry now was because she knew that Fairy Dao Hai was not merely her junior martial sister — she was also her biological younger sister. The two of them were true blood sisters.
And in this world, they were each other's only real family.
"Mother, I was just joking. But you know, jokes can sometimes come true. I'm a rather impulsive person — you know that."
"So Auntie, you'd better listen to what Yun'er says."
Song Yun said with a cheerful grin.