Yue Zhengyu raised an eyebrow, "I think it's unlikely. After all, the Douling Empire still has to deal with so many Evil Soul Masters. If the Federation and the Spirit Pagoda were to go to war at such a time, it would be entirely self-destructive!"
Just relying on the Federation, there's no way to handle so many Evil Soul Masters, only by leveraging the power of the Spirit Pagoda!
Ye Xinglan nodded slightly, "Yeah, I think so too. Hall Master Guan must not be someone who doesn't understand the situation. He should take this into account!"
"So, before dealing with those Evil Soul Masters, the Federation shouldn't dare to make a move on the Spirit Pagoda!"
Xie Xie then suggested, "How about this, let's continue collecting Life Force here, and Gu Yue, you go back to the Spirit Pagoda first?"
Tang Wulin also expressed his agreement, "Yeah, Gu Yue, if you're really worried, you should go back and take a look yourself!"
She was the Pagoda Master, after all, naturally she had to prioritize the Spirit Pagoda!
Gu Yuena hesitated for a moment, then gave her answer...
"Let's forget about it, I believe Di Tian and the others can handle it well!"
Without her, the efficiency of collecting Life Force would probably decrease even more!
Moreover, she had left the Spirit Pagoda voluntarily, precisely because she believed the Federation wouldn't dare to act at this time!
Tang Wulin breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "I understand. Let's let everyone rest for a while before we continue collecting Life Force. They all look very tired!!"
Gu Yuena, upon hearing this, glanced at everyone, nodded, and said, "Alright, let's do that."
With an answer, Tang Wulin then said to the others, "You all rest first. Gu Yue and I have some things to talk about!"
This statement made Xie Xie reveal a strange expression...
"Eh? Wulin, what do you mean by that? Is there something we shouldn't hear?"
Yue Zhengyu gave him a nudge with his shoulder and teased, "Xie Xie, the couple hasn't seen each other for a long time. They've been busy collecting Life Force and, naturally, have some whispers to exchange!"
Ye Xinglan exclaimed in surprise, "Couple? Right, I almost forgot that Wulin and Gu Yue aren't just lovers, they are husband and wife already."
Xu Lizhi stifled a laugh, "Wulin, Gu Yue, go ahead. It's fine to chat for a bit longer, we're not in a rush."
Yuanen Yehui's cheeks turned pink as she spoke softly, "But don't stay out too late, otherwise, it might take even more time to collect Life Force!"
At her mysteriously blushing face, Gu Yuena was stunned and couldn't help but explain, "Wulin and I just have some things to say, it's not like..."
However, before she could finish explaining, Tang Wulin grabbed her wrist...
"Let's go, Gu Yue. Everyone will understand!"
After speaking, he didn't wait for a reply and pulled her away from the spot...
Not until they had disappeared from view did Yue Zhengyu sigh, "Wulin is really bold, to do such a thing right in front of us!"
Xie Xie sneered, "Hey, they are an old married couple now, what's the big deal? I'm just a bit curious about what kind of embarrassing things they are going to do!"
Ye Xinglan coughed, "Xie Xie, mind your words. How could you use the word 'embarrassing' for such things!"
"Right, Ye Hui?"
After all, everyone was an adult, and there was nothing wrong with a couple wanting to do more intimate things!
Who knew that Yuanen Yehui silently turned away, seemingly not wanting others to see her flushed cheeks...
Xu Xiaoyan, seeing this, couldn't help but express her surprise, "Ye Hui is so shy about this kind of thing, Xie Xie, don't tell me you haven't yet..."
Yue Zhengyu's eyes widened as if he had heard a revelation, "No way, Xie Xie, you and Ye Hui haven't done that sort of thing?"
Xie Xie scratched his head, "Indeed, we haven't. Ye Hui said to consider such matters after marriage, and I respect her decision."
"Thought everyone was like you guys, right? Lizhi, Xing Lan!"
Hearing this answer, Xu Lizhi and Ye Xinglan looked at each other, a bit embarrassed...
They really didn't know how to respond!
Should I say Xie Xie is too honest, or just too naive...
Upon seeing the situation, Xie Xie couldn't help but take a few steps back and swallowed hard before saying, "No, no way, you guys couldn't possibly have already..."
Ye Xinglan nodded helplessly, "The only ones who haven't done this kind of thing should be you and Ye Hui..."
Xie Xie forced a smile and looked towards Yuanen Yehui, "Ye Hui, shouldn't we also become a bit closer? Otherwise, everyone will laugh at us!"
Damn it, even Lizhi that guy could, where do I fall short?
The back-turned Yuanen Yehui murmured softly, "Even... even if everyone says so, I won't agree!"
"Grandpa said that this kind of thing absolutely can't be done before marriage!"
However, seemingly considering the feelings of the former, he quickly added another sentence, "Xie Xie, I'm... I'm sorry!"
His words were brimming with a strong sense of guilt...
Xie Xie wanted to say something but swallowed it back down...
Then waved his hand and said, "Forget it, as long as I can be with you, Ye Hui, that's enough!"
"This kind of thing, I'm not really in a rush either"
As if!!
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Seeing that no one followed, Tang Wulin finally stopped walking and let go of Gu Yuena's hand...
The latter bit her tender thin lips, "Wulin, if you do this, you'll be misunderstood by everyone!"
Tang Wulin just shrugged his shoulders, "It's okay, I'm already used to it!"
With Yue Zhengyu and Xie Xie, those two guys around, they are definitely going to mislead everyone!
Better to ignore it than to make it worse!
Gu Yuena didn't press on and changed the topic, "Is that so? Then why did you bring me here? Is there something you want to talk about that can't be overheard by others?"
Tang Wulin didn't deny it but answered seriously, "Yes, indeed there's something I want to talk about with you alone, Gu Yue!"
"If others were to hear it, they would be very confused, right?"
Gu Yuena continued, "What is it?"
It had to be something serious for him to be this grave; it surely wasn't something private between the two of them!
Tang Wulin took a deep breath, "Gu Yue, have you already instructed the people from the Spirit Pagoda to release those Artificial Spirit Beasts back into the soul beast forest?"
Gu Yuena nodded slightly, "Yes!"
She didn't seem surprised that he knew about this!
Tang Wulin clenched his fists, "Some time ago, the federation already found out about this, and they've even sent Federation Members to capture or kill these soul beasts!"
"If we don't act fast, I'm afraid..."
Those Artificial Spirit Beasts that Gu Yue had painstakingly created... if they were to die by the hands of the federation, she would surely be heartbroken!
Gu Yuena seemed unusually calm, "I see, so the federation has finally revealed this matter now!"
It was Tang Wulin who was stunned, asking in confusion, "Gu Yue, what... what do you mean?"
"Could it be you've known all along that the federation would discover the Artificial Spirit Beasts in the soul beast forest??"
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