Chapter 1995: Acting Personally

Ye Liuyun himself also directly took out a robe, put it on, emerged from the pool, and used Mysterious Origin to evaporate the water on the garment clean.

"Sigh, even taking a bath can cause trouble!"

He sighed inwardly.

Afterwards, Ye Liuyun finally asked Qing Yan about the situation.

"To redeem you, how much money is needed?"

Ye Liuyun asked directly.

Although he was dissatisfied with Qing Yan's coercive plea for help, he thought that if the amount wasn't large, he could help her a bit.

"Ten million Divine Crystals!"

Qing Yan felt a bit guilty about her own nonsense, so when she spoke, her face was slightly flushed and her expression was not very natural.

Ye Liuyun didn't mind.

He directly handed Qing Yan a Storage Ring containing ten million Divine Crystals.

"Take it! Since we are fated, I'll help you a bit.

Take the money and leave immediately; I don't need any repayment!"

Ye Liuyun said to her.

Qing Yan hadn't expected Ye Liuyun to be so generous.

After a moment of shock, she deeply bowed to Ye Liuyun: "Thank you, Young Master Ye, for helping me without expecting anything in return.

But I cannot be ungrateful!

Moreover, as a weak woman, even if I can redeem myself, I cannot find a place to stay.

If I go out wandering, I will inevitably fall into the hands of villains.

I still hope Young Master Ye will rescue me completely and be able to take me in!"

Ye Liuyun frowned at the words and thought to himself, "Why is this still being blamed on me!"

He also said directly to Qing Yan, "Miss Qing Yan, we met by chance; being able to help you this much is already good.

As for how you fare in the future, that's your own destiny!

I can help you for a while, but not for a lifetime.

I'm not exactly a good person to begin with.

While I haven't changed my mind yet, take the money and leave quickly!"

As Ye Liuyun spoke, he pretended to be angry, slightly exerting a threatening aura, hoping Qing Yan would retreat.

Qing Yan, feeling that Ye Liuyun was angry, bowed and said, "Your servant Qing Yan, sorry to disturb Young Master Ye!"

After speaking, tears welled in her eyes, she turned and left without taking the Divine Crystals Ye Liuyun had given her.

She felt that despite using both soft and hard tactics, she still couldn't move Ye Liuyun; as a woman, she thought she had failed terribly.

Moreover, she felt that she had taken advantage of Ye Liuyun's goodwill, deceived his feelings, and felt somewhat guilty toward him.

"Sigh..." Ye Liuyun saw she hadn't taken the Storage Ring and couldn't figure out what fuss she was making.

But seeing Qing Yan walk away, he didn't give chase.

"Even better, I saved those Divine Crystals!"

He thought to himself.

Afterwards, he called the two maids outside the door in and scolded them: "This Side Courtyard is now where I live; you let people in without my permission or any report?"

The two maids hurriedly knelt and begged for mercy, fearing Ye Liuyun would turn his anger on them and kill or expel them outright.

Fortunately, Ye Liuyun ultimately didn't trouble them; he just told them to guard the door properly.

Next, Ye Liuyun lost interest in the spirit pool, went straight to the Cultivation Room, closed the door, and began cultivating.

Qing Yan, after running out from Ye Liuyun's Side Courtyard, returned to the Red Mansion to report to Feng Hong Xiu.

"Sister Feng Hong Xiu, the mission failed! Punish me!"

Qing Yan pleaded guilt to Feng Hong Xiu.

"Oh?

What's going on?

Don't rush, tell me slowly!"

Feng Hong Xiu seemed interested.

So Qing Yan recounted the detailed events to Feng Hong Xiu.

After listening, Feng Hong Xiu looked somewhat pleased and praised Ye Liuyun: "Remaining composed in the midst of temptation is truly rare!"

Then she asked Qing Yan, "What do you think of his character?"

If he agrees to let you follow him, would you regret it?

Don't rush; think it over before answering me!

Since I've already assigned you this task, I'll find a way to make him accept you.

Now it depends on your own thoughts."

Qing Yan heard this, her face flushed crimson.

She seriously thought it over and felt that Ye Liuyun indeed has good character.

She had already come to his doorstep; she wouldn't even take a free bargain—this is something ordinary people couldn't do.

So in the end, she blushed and nodded.

Yet she felt too embarrassed to say she would follow Ye Liuyun.

Feng Hong Xiu understood her meaning, smiled and told her to go back and pack her things, and to report to the Red Mansion early tomorrow, preparing to leave together with her and Ye Liuyun.

"Ah?"

"Sister Hong Xiu, you're also going with Ye Liuyun?"

Qing Yan was also greatly startled by the words.

Feng Hong Xiu nodded and smiled, saying, "Hmm.

We have taken the mission to protect him.

He is the leader of the Death Legion on the border battlefield, and his opponent is the Grand Tutor of the Eastern Dynasty.

The mission's difficulty is very high.

If someone else goes, I really feel uneasy.

But if I go myself, I'm uneasy about his character.

So I just let you test him, in order to decide who is more suitable to go.

But I won't let you pay the price in vain.

Since you're more satisfied with him, I, as your sister, will definitely help make this happen.

Just go back and prepare with confidence!"

"Oh!"

Qing Yan replied with a single assent and then stepped back.

She didn't know at that moment whether she was lucky or unlucky.

Since it was already like this, she had no choice but to follow the arrangement, so she simply shifted her attention to Ye Liuyun.

"Death Legion?

Is that the Mercenary that has been making a big fuss lately?"

She thought to herself.

Meanwhile, Feng Hong Xiu was also preparing to leave, handing over various matters.

After testing Ye Liuyun's character, she finally felt at ease and decided to act personally to complete this mission.

Early the next morning, she sent someone to invite Ye Liuyun to the Red Hall.

Feng Hong Xiu changed her red veil into a red long dress, yet still wore a veil.

This time when she saw Ye Liuyun, she no longer hid behind a screen, but came directly before him and said, "I will personally carry out the mission to protect you.

I wonder if Young Master Ye is satisfied?"

"Ah?"

Ye Liuyun also let out a startled shout.

He never expected the pavilion master of Red Luan Pavilion to step in personally.

"Even if Young Master Ye is not satisfied, he has no right to refuse.

Who we send to protect you is decided by us.

This point is clearly stipulated in the contract."

Feng Hong Xiu said with a smile.

Ye Liuyun also smiled politely and replied, "I'm not dissatisfied.

I just didn't expect to be laboring for the pavilion master!"

"Hong Xiu!"

Feng Hong Xiu said directly.

"Ah?

What Hong Xiu?"

Ye Liuyun asked in confusion.

Feng Hong Xiu explained, "My full name is Feng Hong Xiu.

So as not to reveal my identity, Young Master Ye may call me Hong Xiu from now on; I will be your maid, staying by your side to protect you closely!"

"A maid isn't appropriate; you should remain as a friend by my side! I'll call you Miss Hong Xiu, and that will ease my mind!"

Ye Liuyun thought that he would certainly encounter matters in the future that would need to be discussed with Feng Hong Xiu.

And consulting a maid on strategies, if seen by others, would obviously be inappropriate.