"Yes, Captain, we'll go right away!"
Wu Tao, Ye Hong, Yu Mo, Ma Fan, Cong Shujie, Shi Zhenxiang, Zuo Zong, and Li Zhang's hearts tightened as they replied, a hint of joy mixing with their urgency.
Having lived for so many years, they understood Lu Yuehua's intention from her words. She was clearly giving them the opportunity to collect the spoils from the corpses of dozens of Viscount-level bloodkin.
Ma Fan's face lit up with a smile. Although Ye Hong, Yu Mo, Ma Fan, Cong Shujie, Shi Zhenxiang, Zuo Zong, and Li Zhang felt a little embarrassed, Lu Yuehua's next words dispelled their hesitation.
"I'll call you when I'm done here. Besides, the remaining treasures on this Xue Zhahan are enough to compensate me!"
Hearing this, the others found it reasonable and no longer refused.
After all, they had suffered considerable losses in this great battle.
Thus, under Lu Yuehua's command, Wu Tao, Ye Hong, Yu Mo, Ma Fan, Cong Shujie, Shi Zhenxiang, Zuo Zong, and Li Zhang took to the skies.
Lu Yuehua's mind was already focused on the treasures that might have survived the scorching of the Vermillion Bird Immortal Fire.
Seeing Wu Tao, Ye Hong, Yu Mo, Ma Fan, Cong Shujie, Shi Zhenxiang, Zuo Zong, and Li Zhang hesitate no longer, they headed straight for the clearly extraordinary treasures.
Wu Tao, Ye Hong, Yu Mo, Ma Fan, Cong Shujie, Shi Zhenxiang, Zuo Zong, and Li Zhang glanced back at this sight but didn't pay much mind.
After all, Lu Yuehua was the captain, and Xue Zhahan was almost entirely defeated by her alone. Naturally, the spoils would go to her to collect.
A moment later, Wu Tao, Ye Hong, Yu Mo, Ma Fan, Cong Shujie, Shi Zhenxiang, Zuo Zong, and Li Zhang had also finished collecting the spoils and rescuing the hundreds of thousands of mortals…
However, in front of Lu Yuehua, their faces were filled with extreme respect, including Wu Tao.
Having witnessed Lu Yuehua's power just now, everyone knew that their captain's divine abilities were unfathomable, far beyond that of an ordinary Nascent Soul stage cultivator.
"Rest a little longer, then we'll continue on our way."
Lu Yuehua put some mysterious treasures into her storage bag and said this to everyone.
Then, she walked to the side by herself, sat down cross-legged, and closed her eyes.
Wu Tao, Ye Hong, Yu Mo, Ma Fan, Cong Shujie, Shi Zhenxiang, Zuo Zong, and Li Zhang naturally had no objections to the captain's order.
They dispersed and sat down to rest, beginning to recover the spiritual energy depleted during the previous battle.
…
After resting and preparing, led by Lu Yuehua, the nine of them, Wu Tao, Ye Hong, Yu Mo, Ma Fan, Cong Shujie, Shi Zhenxiang, Zuo Zong, and Li Zhang, began their journey back.
As they emerged from the Chuan Yue Plain, a refreshing morning breeze invigorated them, and they felt an inexhaustible surge of strength.
Lu Yuehua, Wu Tao, Ye Hong, Yu Mo, Ma Fan, Cong Shujie, Shi Zhenxiang, Zuo Zong, and Li Zhang were now in the Yuan Nan Hills.
To the east were a hundred-zhang precipices, to the west was a low-lying forest stretching as far as the eye could see, and in the distant north, the hills undulated like green waves.
The morning sun was bright and beautiful, the sky was as clear as washed azure, white clouds danced endlessly, a thousand cattle and sheep galloped swiftly, their hooves kicking up flowers and grass as butterflies fluttered along.
However, just as everyone was enjoying this peaceful and beautiful scenery.
Suddenly, a melodious voice, as clear as a spring, echoed in the ears of Wu Tao, Ye Hong, Yu Mo, Ma Fan, Cong Shujie, Shi Zhenxiang, Zuo Zong, and Li Zhang: "Wu Tao, come out alone for a moment, I need to talk to you…"
Even if Wu Tao used his toes to think, he would know that the voice belonged to Lu Yuehua.
However, Wu Tao couldn't understand why Lu Yuehua was calling him…
Turning around, Wu Tao's gaze fell upon Lu Yuehua's beautiful figure in white. Her elegant beauty and cold, refined demeanor were captivating.
As Wu Tao observed Lu Yuehua, she was also looking at him intently, as if wanting to see every detail of him from head to toe, leaving no stone unturned.
The next second, Lu Yuehua turned into a streak of light and vanished from her spot.
Seeing this, Wu Tao's body moved on its own, also turning into a streak of light and pursuing her.
Perhaps it was because this peerless woman truly possessed a charm that all men in the world found hard to resist.
A moment later, Wu Tao, having caught up to Lu Yuehua, shrugged and smiled slightly, "Captain, did you need me for something?"
"Need you? I certainly do!"
Lu Yuehua let out a sigh, as if lost in thought.
Her eyes flickered, and she parted her red lips to speak.
"You scoundrel. From the moment you first saw me, you fell in love with me, didn't you!"
"Love, perhaps…"
Hearing this, Wu Tao suddenly thought of Xu Sheng, and gave a wry smile, feeling a sense of helplessness.
Lu Yuehua's delicate eyebrows curved slightly, revealing a radiant smile, "So, you admit you've fallen for me…"
Wu Tao hesitated, looking at her exquisite face. He didn't speak, merely nodded to indicate yes.
Seeing that he wouldn't even speak and just nodded, Lu Yuehua exclaimed, "You rascal, what do you mean by nodding? Can't you even speak properly?"
Wu Tao's face flushed red, looking flustered. He stammered for a long time without managing to say a word.
Lu Yuehua held her breath, her heart pounding wildly, feeling an unprecedented tension and anxiety.
She still remembered the scene of their first meeting. No man had ever dared to look at her with such a burning gaze, and it had stirred her once calm heart.
Wu Tao looked at Lu Yuehua, seeing her gaze at him with gentle eyes and a slight upward curve of her lips, a faint blush appearing on her face, making her indescribably beautiful. His mind suddenly went blank.
A rush of blood surged through him, and he exclaimed loudly, "Lu Yuehua, I love you. I love you with all my heart. I love you even more than I love myself, and I'm willing to die for you…"
Lu Yuehua's face was flushed, and she dared not meet Wu Tao's eyes. She shouted, "What nonsense are you talking about…"
Lu Yuehua was initially annoyed by his words, but when she saw Wu Tao blushing and looking away with his neck stiff after confessing, her blush gradually faded, and a smile couldn't help but appear on her lips.
…
Hearing his impulsive shout echoing in her ears, "Lu Yuehua, I love you. I love you with all my heart. I love you even more than I love myself, and I'm willing to die for you."
Her face immediately burned again, a mix of shyness and an indescribable sweetness.
As the daughter of the vice-city lord, she was detached from the mundane world. No man had ever confessed their love to her so openly. The moment she heard those words, her breath almost stopped.
Lu Yuehua's heart skipped a beat. She thought to herself, "Could he be my future Dao companion?"
Her breathing quickened, and her heart pounded like a deer's.
As the daughter of the vice-city lord, although she lacked nothing in terms of material possessions, she had lived a reclusive and transcendent life for a hundred years, rarely thinking about romantic matters. She had never had such close contact with a strange man.
If he were to kiss me now, what should I do? Logically, if I accept his confession, him kissing me would be normal.
Wait, that's not right. Even if he confessed to me, I could still refuse him…
Seeing her pretty face flushed and her eyes sparkling, Wu Tao, whether driven by boldness or infatuation, directly kissed her.
On the other side, Lu Yuehua trembled and parted her red lips, allowing his tongue to wildly probe in, greedily licking every inch of space.
Their tongues intertwined and tangled, drawing out drops of saliva.
The sweet taste was like a rapidly swirling vortex…
Wu Tao gradually calmed down, suddenly finding himself locked in a passionate kiss with Lu Yuehua. He was simultaneously excited, overjoyed, and fearful, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
"This is bad! I'm probably dead for sure now…"
Lu Yuehua was completely oblivious, her pretty face tilted slightly, her eyes tightly shut, her eyelashes fluttering. Her red lips remained slightly parted, as if still waiting for something.
Wu Tao's mind reeled, unable to control himself. After enduring for a moment, he couldn't resist. He kissed her lips heavily again, and his tongue followed, sliding in once more.
The moment he touched her soft, fragrant tongue, Lu Yuehua's body trembled. She opened her eyes and pushed Wu Tao away.
Taking a deep breath and tidying her appearance, Lu Yuehua asked as calmly as possible, "During the previous battle, I noticed that your Natal Immortal Sword seemed to be somewhat damaged."
…
"Captain, your eyes are as sharp as ever. My Natal Immortal Sword is indeed somewhat damaged!"
Looking at the now cold and elegant Lu Yuehua, Wu Tao sighed, his tone carrying a complex mix of emotions.
"If that's the case, have you ever heard of Myriad Soft Immortal Clay?"
After her eyes flickered a few times, Lu Yuehua slowly said, clearly not as calm on the inside as she appeared on the surface.
"I've certainly heard of such a famous immortal item, rumored to be able to repair any magical treasure. Unfortunately, it's too expensive and too rare, far beyond the reach of a Foundation Establishment cultivator like myself!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Tao was first stunned, then immediately replied.
"Well… I happen to have some Myriad Soft Immortal Clay in my possession right now. How about it, do you want it? I'll give it to you if you do."
Lu Yuehua parted her red lips and spoke.
"Captain, you jest. Although Myriad Soft Immortal Clay can't compare to the top-tier treasures in the cultivation world, it would still cost hundreds of thousands of spirit stones to purchase."
"I don't accept favors without merit. Captain, you're too kind."
Wu Tao's words directly refused.
Eating soft rice requires a good appetite, but Wu Tao didn't have that kind of appetite.
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