Chapter 584: Highly Stimulated

Xiao Mingyue looked at Ye Liuyun gratefully and expressed thanks.

Ye Liuyun merely gave a faint smile, offering no excessive response.

This actually doubled Xiao Mingyue's favor. It was far better than those who offered a little courtesy just to get close to her. At least it was much stronger than Fang Huatian.

And Fang Huatian saw all this, feeling a bit uneasy.

"Hmph, when we fight later, I'll show you what strength is! How could Mingyue favor a penniless kid with no foundation like you!"

In his heart, he always believed he could move Xiao Mingyue with his strength.

Ye Liuyun's Divine Sense had already noticed Fang Huatian subtly clenching his fist.

He smiled inwardly: "The good show is about to start."

As he approached the stone golem, Ye Liuyun's Golden Pupil repeatedly observed how the golem was being controlled.

Until he discovered that the largest stone on the golem's chest had a faint glow inside.

"That is probably the energy core! Others likely can't see that spot."

He didn't linger on it, fearing suspicion. Though Xiao Mingyue had relaxed toward him, Liao Bingyu's Divine Sense kept watching his movements.

The stone golem, noticing the approaching people, immediately launched an attack.

Because Xiao Mingyue and Fang Huatian were the main forces restraining the stone golem, the two often found themselves in danger.

Ye Liuyun didn't act overtly, only occasionally intervening to help Xiao Mingyue out of trouble, especially when Fang Huatian was preoccupied.

This made Fang Huatian watch with burning jealousy.

"You poor country bumpkin, daring to steal a woman from me—just you watch me deal with you."

In a fit of anger, he suddenly turned and threw a punch at Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun's Golden Pupil had already read his intent clearly. As soon as the fist flew, Ye Liuyun vanished into void, simultaneously using the Golden Pupil to strike a Martial Cultivator of the Ice Fire Sect across the air, restraining his Soul.

That Martial Cultivator had been ice‑binding the arm of a stone giant. When his Soul was attacked, the ice seal weakened, and the stone giant's punch smashed the cultivator and two nearby Ice Fire Sect disciples to death.

Xiao Mingyue only saw Fang Huatian attack Ye Liuyun, so she immediately stopped attacking the stone golem and withdrew with the San Yuan Sect disciples.

At that moment Ye Liuyun also appeared, retreating together with Xiao Mingyue and the others.

Liao Bingyu was now certain that the Spiritual Soul Attack had been launched by Ye Liuyun. He had just been too covert, and it was clear Fang Huatian had struck first.

So she didn't expose it immediately, merely letting Fang Huatian and the Ice Fire Sect disciples withdraw.

"Fang Huatian, what do you mean? Why attack Ye Liuyun?"

Xiao Mingyue directly questioned Fang Huatian.

Ye Liuyun was close to Xiao Mingyue then, so she could confirm that Ye Liuyun had made no small moves.

And Fang Huatian indeed attacked Ye Liuyun without cause.

Everyone saw this, so even members of the Ice Fire Sect looked at Fang Huatian in bewilderment.

"Does this mean we should tear the San Yuan Sect's face off? That's a bit premature, isn't it?" Some disciples were already pondering this.

"Hmph, I think this kid is up to something, I can't stand him!"

Given Fang Huatian's arrogant nature, he couldn't admit he was jealous.

Ye Liuyun calmly replied, "I think you want to eliminate everyone around Miss Xiao, leaving only yourself."

"Those without strength don't deserve to stay by Mingyue's side!" Fang Huatian didn't realize Ye Liuyun was baiting him; his words actually referred to Ye Liuyun.

Liao Bingyu muttered privately that Fang Huatian was stupid after he said that.

Ye Liuyun smiled inwardly, surprised there were others so shrewd. He followed Fang Huatian's words, casually asking, "So you first eliminated Li Qingfeng, and now you want to eliminate me?"

"What did you say? Still daring to frame me?" Fang Huatian was again angered by Ye Liuyun.

A Heavenly Gang Realm youngster dared to speak to him like that. Without hesitation, he swung a palm straight at Ye Liuyun.

Xiao Mingyue immediately thrust out a palm, deflecting his strike back.

"Fang Huatian, you still want to strike me in front of everyone? Do you think the San Yuan Sect is easy to bully?" Xiao Mingyue was also angry.

Fang Huatian was indeed reckless, attacking Ye Liuyun before matters were clarified.

"Mingyue, you know I didn't mean that. It's just this kid is too annoying!" Fang Huatian explained.

"Then how did Li Qingfeng die?" Xiao Mingyue pressed further.

"What? Li... Mingyue, how can you, like this kid, suspect I killed him?" Fang Huatian said plaintively, his hatred toward Ye Liuyun deepening.

Had Ye Liuyun not spoken up, Xiao Mingyue would never have questioned him.

"Answer me directly: did you kill Li Qingfeng?" Xiao Mingyue clearly still wanted confirmation.

"It wasn't me, really wasn't me!" Fang Huatian hurriedly replied.

Ye Liuyun said nothing, merely letting out a light hum to show disbelief. Though soft, it was audible to Fang Huatian.

"Are you courting death?" Fang Huatian glared at Ye Liuyun, saying viciously.

"Huh? If you say it's not, then it's not. I didn't say anything. Why are you holding onto me?"

Ye Liuyun said that while instinctively ducking behind Xiao Mingyue.

"Fang Huatian, I solemnly warn you once: Ye Liuyun intends to join our San Yuan Sect as a disciple. You must not strike him again."

Deep down, Xiao Mingyue also believed Fang Huatian wouldn't secretly act against Li Qingfeng.

But she still needed to remind Fang Huatian not to attack Ye Liuyun again.

Then she sent a Transmission Voice to Ye Liuyun: "You should say less, and don't provoke him again!"

Ye Liuyun replied with a disgruntled Transmission Voice: "I didn't provoke him at all just now; he suddenly struck me. You saw it too, can you blame me?"

Xiao Mingyue also thought Ye Liuyun made sense, so she sent a Transmission Voice: "Your realm is far lower than his; don't clash head‑on. Next time just keep your distance!"

"Alright, I'll listen to you! Thanks, Senior Sister Mingyue, for protecting me!" Ye Liuyun showed magnanimity, emphasizing the words 'Senior Sister Mingyue.'

Pfft!

Xiao Mingyue couldn't help but laugh out loud at his teasing.

「I'm not your senior sister yet; protecting you is just because I don't want you to die here! 」 Xiao Mingyue rebutted Ye Liuyun.

Fang Huatian saw Xiao Mingyue suddenly laugh out loud, obviously they were communicating via Divine Sense, and instantly his jealousy flared up again; he couldn't help but shout: 「What are the two of you saying behind my back? 」