Chapter 173: Gu Yue Na: Today You Can't Escape

Gu Yue Na looked at Qianxunji with a complex expression, her mind teeming with thoughts.

If Qianxunji saved her and let her agree to any condition, she would actually feel relieved. Of course, except for promising herself.

And just now Qianxunji Qianxunji saved her, yet he didn't mention any condition and left silently, making it hard for her to accept.

After all, Gu Yue Na never owes anyone.

In the battle with Qianxunji just now, life and death are fate, wealth and honor are heaven's will; losing is losing, she had no complaints.

But Qianxunji finally saved her, sparing her future prolonged suffering, which is a huge favor.

Therefore, Gu Yue Na absolutely cannot owe Qianxunji a favor.

Thinking this, Gu Yue Na moved her alluring red lips and asked:

"You saved me; I must repay you. Tell me, as long as I can do it, I will certainly accomplish it."

"Of course, except for one thing—I cannot agree to giving myself; everything else I can do."

Qianxunji heard this, took a deep look at Gu Yue Na, and thought silently:

Damn!

If I can't have her body, what's there to talk about?

What he wants is only Gu Yue Na herself.

Everything else, he has no interest in.

Thus, Qianxunji waved his hand and said solemnly:

"I, Qianxunji, as Pope of the Spirit Hall, seek welfare for the continent's people—for example, arranging for Soul Masters to awaken martial souls free of charge in various villages, giving them a chance to stand out."

"Even if someone awakens a powerful martial soul, we the Spirit Hall follow their wishes, merely inviting them to join the Spirit Hall, never forcing them."

"The Pope has done many good deeds; although saving you just now has greatly injured my vital energy, the Pope does not need your repayment."

Having said this, Qianxunji coldly stared at Gu Yue Na and snapped:

"Hmph, what do you think the Pope is?"

"How could I be someone who doesn't act without profit?"

Having said that, Qianxunji moved his body and swiftly flew toward Wu Ji.

Hearing this, Gu Yue Na's beautiful face was full of shock.

She never expected Qianxunji to be so righteous and benevolent, a person who seeks welfare for the people.

Although she is on the Soul Beast side, as Soul Beast Sovereign she has always been fighting for the future of Soul Beasts.

And Qianxunji, merely as Pope of the Spirit Hall, seeks welfare for all under heaven.

This point is also very similar to her.

At the same time, at this moment, Gu Yue Na finally felt certain in her heart that Qianxunji was sincerely helping her unconditionally.

After all, how could someone who seeks welfare for all under heaven possibly come to trick her?

On the contrary, it was Gu Yue Na who had thought too poorly of Qianxunji.

At the same time, Gu Yue Na's heart rose with deep guilt; she shouldn't have thought so poorly of Qianxunji, nor should she have felt that his saving her was a ploy to advance by retreating.

At this moment, while feeling guilty toward Qianxunji, Gu Yue Na also arose admiration for him.

Such a person who seeks welfare for all under heaven, who discards the boundary between Soul Beasts and human Soul Masters, and who unconditionally saved her, is truly Gu Yue Na's good match.

At this moment, Gu Yue Na's heart began to feel some fondness for Qianxunji.

After all, he is handsome, tall, strong-bodied, powerful, with greater potential, moreover righteous and caring for all under heaven—how could she not develop affection?

By then, Qianxunji had already flown to the tree where Wu Ji was and said:

"Wu Ji, let's go."

"Mm!"

Wu Ji nodded and followed Qianxunji as they flew off into the distance.

At the same time, she forcibly suppressed the laughter in her heart.

She knew Qianxunji was still betting, betting that Gu Yue Na would call out to stop him.

"Stop!"

Just then, Gu Yue Na's voice sounded.

Qianxunji heard this, did not stop, and continued flying toward the distance.

Wu Ji watched this scene, and as she followed, she gave Qianxunji a thumbs-up in her heart.

Gu Yue Na saw Qianxunji not stopping and flying faster and faster, and she instantly became anxious.

Gu Yue Na never owes anyone a favor; since Qianxunji saved her, she must repay him.

If she doesn't repay, she feels her thoughts are incoherent and she won't be able to sleep.

Thinking this, Gu Yue Na moved her body and flew toward Qianxunji at extreme speed.

Soon, she flew ahead of Qianxunji and blocked his path.

Qianxunji saw Gu Yue Na blocking his way, felt delighted inside, and thought silently that his bet had truly paid off.

Today, perhaps there is a chance to obtain Gu Yue Na.

Although he was happy inside, Qianxunji kept his face calm and asked:

"Gu Yue Na, what are you blocking me for?"

"Could it be that I saved you, yet you still want to keep my life?"

Hearing Qianxunji's words, Gu Yue Na instantly panicked.

After all, just now she had lost, yet Qianxunji not only did not seize the opportunity to kill her, but actually saved her.

If she were to kill him now, wouldn't that be against heavenly principle?

Thus, Gu Yue Na hastily waved her hand and explained:

You misunderstood; I don't mean to harm you, I just want you to voice a wish, and I'll do my utmost to help you fulfill it.

Qianxunji glanced at Gu Yue Na, smiled, and said:

Forget it, the Pope already said it—I'm not that kind of person, you don't need to take it to heart.

Gu Yue Na's expression turned solemn upon hearing this, and she firmly said:

No way, if you don't say it today, I won't let you leave.

Qianxunji: "......"

Qianxunji rubbed his nose, thought for a moment, and said:

Alright, then I'll voice a wish.

Gu Yue Na instantly beamed, her smile blooming like a flower, and she said:

Speak, I'm all ears.

Qianxunji pointed to a fruit on a tree below and said:

There's a fruit there; pick it and give it to me, as repayment for saving your life.

Gu Yue Na, upon hearing this, still thought the fruit was some kind of spirit fruit, which is why Qianxunji had her do this to repay him.

But when she followed the direction of Qianxunji's finger with her gaze, she went completely blank, and stammered:

Is this the fruit?

"Mm!" Qianxunji nodded.

"Damn it!" Gu Yue Na's face suddenly filled with cold frost.

Because, that fruit—let alone being some spirit fruit—turned out to be merely an ordinary fruit.

And Qianxunji using this fruit to have me like him—clearly he looks down on me; does he think I, the illustrious Silver Dragon King Gu Yue Na, am an ungrateful wretch?

Gu Yue Na stared at Qianxunji, her face frosted, her emotions roiling violently, and she snapped:

"Qianxunji, do you think I, Gu Yue Na, am an ungrateful wretch? Would I repay you so superficially?"

Qianxunji watched Gu Yue Na's fury, and his heart grew even happier.

The angrier Gu Yue Na became, the more it showed she distinguishes gratitude from grudges.

Then, the odds of my scheme succeeding have already reached fifty percent.

However, Qianxunji remained silent, merely glancing coolly at Gu Yue Na.

If the enemy does not move, I do not move.

Seeing Qianxunji not answer, Gu Yue Na grew even angrier, stepped up to him, grabbed his collar, and coldly shouted:

"Speak—today you must voice a wish substantial enough for me to repay the debt of saving my life."

(End of chapter)