Chapter 571: Qing Lin's Betrayal

"Alright then, you follow me first. When I meet him, I'll talk to him."

Saying that, the beautiful woman led Qing Lin and continued strolling deeper into the valley, and she also grabbed a few fruits to feed it.

Qing Lin didn't hesitate; it snatched the fruit, shoved it into its mouth, didn't even chew, and swallowed it outright.

The woman suddenly acquired a pet—a pure‑blooded qilin—so she was in a good mood. With this beast, she wouldn't worry about finding Ye Liuyun; it was a double win.

Thus, even her steps now became lighter.

After two days of cultivation inside Xuan Kong Shi, Ye Liuyun restored his True Essence and emerged directly from the stone.

The wilderness aura of this Secret Realm can let his Mysterious Origin Qi Refining Technique condense the True Essence more solidly. Normally he cultivates with spiritual energy, but this wild primal Qi has always been lacking for him.

With this wild primal Qi, his True Essence can truly be cultivated to completion and solidify. Now that he has the supplement, it's the time to raise his True Essence Quality.

After emerging from Xuan Kong Shi, he felt refreshed. He sensed the positions of Liang Xue and Qing Lin.

Liang Xue's location was still vague, pointing toward the deepest part of the valley. But Qing Lin's position was very clear.

"First go find Qing Lin! After all, it's more familiar with this place and closer to me," so he immediately rushed toward Qing Lin's location ahead.

When Ye Liuyun saw Qing Lin, the creature ignored him entirely and instead clung to the beautiful woman's arms, acting coquettishly.

Ye Liuyun was also taken aback by the woman. He didn't know if she was from the Three Sects.

"I am Xiao Mingyue of the San Yuan Sect!"

The woman glanced at Ye Liuyun's Golden Pupil, her eyes brightened, and she immediately stated her identity.

"I am Ye Liuyun!"

Ye Liuyun also took the initiative to introduce himself.

Then he asked, "Qing Lin is my companion. Can you return it to me?"

As he spoke, he waved his hand toward Qing Lin.

Unexpectedly, after seeing him, Qing Lin not only didn't come over, but curled into Xiao Mingyue's arms.

Xiao Mingyue glanced at Ye Liuyun, smiled faintly, and said, "It chose to follow me; I didn't force it. You can call it back!"

Seeing that Xiao Mingyue had no intention of sending it back, Qing Lin mustered courage. It leapt onto Xiao Mingyue's shoulder and gave Ye Liuyun a contemptuous look.

"You're asking for a beating, aren't you? Watch out, I won't give you any beast meat!" Ye Liuyun threatened.

Qing Lin, however, produced a spirit fruit that Xiao Mingyue had just given it, and brandished it at Ye Liuyun.

"You… you actually want to betray me? Don't forget, we signed a contract!" Ye Liuyun frowned.

Seeing this, Xiao Mingyue interceded for Qing Lin, "Your contract is just an equal contract! Since it refuses to follow you, why not voluntarily dissolve the contract and let it be free?"

Qing Lin, perched on Xiao Mingyue's shoulder, nodded repeatedly, raised a hand, and made a cut‑off gesture.

"No!" Ye Liuyun immediately refused. "Qing Lin dares to betray me; I won't let it be free."

At that point, Ye Liuyun, angry, turned and prepared to leave.

Once a fierce beast signs a contract, if the contract isn't dissolved, it cannot enter into another contract with anyone else.

Seeing this, Qing Lin hurriedly clawed Xiao Mingyue's shoulder, raised a fist, and made a striking gesture toward Ye Liuyun.

Xiao Mingyue let out a "pfft" laugh, and said to Ye Liuyun, "You kidnapped my junior sister; now you just want to leave?"

Speaking, her Yin‑Yang Triple Realm pressure enveloped Ye Liuyun.

Qing Lin, still on Xiao Mingyue's shoulder, bared its teeth at Ye Liuyun in a threatening manner.

In fact, Xiao Mingyue knew that if she returned to the Sect and consulted high‑level Elders, she could erase this equal contract. However, Ye Liuyun's ties to the San Yuan Sect were significant, and she wouldn't let him leave so easily.

Ye Liuyun felt Xiao Mingyue's pressure and his complexion changed.

"The Yin‑Yang Triple Realm is truly powerful!" Ye Liuyun immediately sensed his True Essence being suppressed.

Under normal circumstances, he could fight across the Third and Fourth Realms.

But now he faces a Martial Cultivator of the Yin‑Yang Realm, a leap of a major realm, so the power gap is huge. If it were Yin Yang Yi Chong, he could barely manage; Yin‑Yang Triple Realm, his strength is far insufficient.

At this moment he also considered how likely victory would be if he used the Mourning Bell and Sealing Demon Tablet.

While he was pondering, Xiao Mingyue spoke, "You're young but your cultivation is decent; how about I take you back to the Sect and recommend you as a disciple of our San Yuan Sect?"

If it could be resolved this way, it would certainly be better than fighting. He thought Ye Liuyun, coming from a small place, would surely want to join a great Sect like San Yuan in the Qingxiao Domain.

Ye Liuyun, hearing this, showed some interest and asked, "What kind of Sect is this San Yuan Sect you speak of?"

"Our San Yuan Sect is one of the largest Sects in the entire Qingxiao Domain. It's far stronger than your so‑called Cangyun Island. Coming from outside the domain and getting a chance to join such a great Sect is a rare fortune. Otherwise, with your strength, the Qingxiao Domain would be impassable for you," Xiao Mingyue coaxed.

She also dropped the contract issue. As long as Ye Liuyun reaches the Sect, his secret will surely be questioned by the Elders. As for the contract, when the time comes she'll be Ye Liuyun's senior sister, and it won't be a problem.

Moreover, she felt Ye Liuyun's aura was somewhat unique. Especially his pair of Golden Pupils, which added a mysterious air to his otherwise resolute face.

She still had a good impression of Ye Liuyun. Not only was he handsome, his cultivation was also decent.

A young man from a small island reaching a realm comparable to some of their elite disciples shows that Ye Liuyun's talent far exceeds that of ordinary people.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have cultivated so quickly on a resource‑poor island.

Ye Liuyun hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'll first go see the situation; I can't agree now. If it's truly good, I'll join later."

"No problem." Xiao Mingyue understood Ye Liuyun's concerns.

After all, these Martial Cultivators from small islands have never seen the wider world. When they finally encounter the San Yuan Sect, they'll be stunned by its scale and strength, and may even beg to join.