Chapter 989: Thank You So Much

The sea of clouds was illuminated by the moonlight.

On the eastern side of Baihuang's cave dwelling, dense forests loomed amidst a churning sea of mist. The moonlight flowed through the mist, creating a scene of unparalleled beauty, a celestial wonder of the world.

Gu Qingcheng had been standing with his hands behind his back for quite some time, his face already showing signs of impatience. He clenched his teeth, closed his eyes, and his anger gradually intensified, almost to the point where his killing intent could no longer be suppressed.

At this very moment.

Ripples began to form in the surrounding space, as if a saint was about to arrive!

Gu Qingcheng opened his eyes and looked at the void that had just opened before him. A flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by a mix of disdain and anger. His killing intent was now absolute. Even if the person concealed their cultivation, they were destined to die!

Ordinary saints held no weight in his eyes!

But when he saw a figure in a white dress step out, the person he had longed for day and night standing before him, Gu Qingcheng's eyes widened in even greater surprise. Then, a smile spread across his face, revealing a confident glow that seemed to see through everything.

"So it's Lord Baihuang."

"I thought it was that half-saint who invited me today. I didn't expect it to be you. It seems all of this was your doing. If you're here to plead for him, why bother?"

"Piaopiao, you know my feelings. No matter what, I would agree to anything with just a word from you. Why go through all this trouble?"

In just a few sentences, the strong opening turned into deep affection, blending absolute dominance with a confident courtesy that was hard to resist. Powerful and self-assured.

Without even realizing it, his words had closed the distance. Any ordinary woman who saw this would surely be impressed by his demeanor. It had to be said, Gu Qingcheng, who had wandered through countless flowers, indeed had a way with words.

Unfortunately, Bai Piaopiao had heard much about this man and had long seen through his facade. She had always been wary of him, and now she spoke coldly.

"Chess Saint, you've misunderstood."

"I'm not here to plead for Yi Feng. I'm here to settle this matter."

Settle?

The cold words caught Gu Qingcheng off guard. Then, seeing the determined look in her eyes, as if a fighting spirit was emerging, the smile in Gu Qingcheng's eyes deepened as he gazed at the beauty before him.

"Piaopiao."

"Do you know how many women would willingly follow me? But I never spare them a glance. They're just a bunch of common beauties."

"But you're different. You're always so stubborn and cold, yet your talent and beauty are unparalleled. You truly have my heart. I respect you, which is why I've never forced you."

"However, you should also know that even though we are both saints, you've only recently awakened and your foundation is not yet stable. I advise you not to seek trouble, and not to take my tolerance for granted."

His confident smile was radiant, his fair complexion glowing under the moonlight, giving him an almost eerie softness that sent chills down one's spine.

But Bai Piaopiao remained unmoved.

Her jade-like hand emerged from her sleeve, her fingers dancing in the air. In an instant, the power of the Great Dao gathered, and the moonlight was obscured by a sea of flowers!

Seeing this, Gu Qingcheng chuckled arrogantly, his eyes showing a hint of what he thought was charming affection.

"Piaopiao, don't push your luck, or you'll suffer the consequences..."

As he chuckled.

An ancient scroll flew out from Bai Piaopiao's sleeve, surrounded by the power of the Great Dao. Countless runes appeared in the air, mysterious and obscure, exuding an ancient, primal aura, fierce and terrifying, like the roar of a colossal beast!

Instantly.

Gu Qingcheng's expression turned grave, and he focused intently.

"An ancient formation, you...!"

In the next moment.

The countless golden runes converged into a circle, completely obscuring the moon, radiating a golden light like the sun. Seven beams of light descended from the sky!

Watching the terrifying golden light fall, Gu Qingcheng's face changed drastically. He immediately channeled all his Dao power, his hair flying wildly as he roared.

"Bai Piaopiao! You wretch, how dare you use the Great Desolation Seven Extremes Formation on me!!!"

"Argh!!!"

...

In the center of the cave dwelling's main hall.

In a refined courtyard.

Yi Feng had been waiting so long that he was nodding off, almost falling asleep.

The phrase "longing to see" perfectly described his current mood. To be honest, Yi Feng had never in his life been so eager for a reply from a pretty boy. It sounded bizarre, but that was the reality.

As the moonlight seemed to dim, indicating the depth of the night, Yi Feng's eyes showed a hint of disappointment. He truly hadn't expected that the pretty boy, with his slicked-back hair and powdered face, would have no temper at all.

No matter how much he liked Bai Piaopiao, he couldn't be completely spineless, could he? Yi Feng had sent a challenge, and yet the guy remained unfazed. That was some serious patience. Even the Ninja Turtles would have to admit he was a pro.

As expected of an old, cunning saint. His schemes were ridiculously sharp. This was going to be tricky.

Just as Yi Feng was sighing to himself.

A figure appeared in the courtyard, finally catching his eager gaze. But when he saw Bai Piaopiao walking towards him with a tender smile, the light in Yi Feng's eyes faded, leaving only an awkward smile.

He stepped forward to greet her, smiling as he asked, "Miss Bai, what brings you here so late at night?"

Seeing Yi Feng's forced smile, Bai Piaopiao wasn't the least bit bothered. Instead, she was deeply moved. Even in such a situation, he was still putting on a brave face. His determination was truly touching and heartbreaking.

Just thinking about it, the courage it took to face a saintly enemy alone made Bai Piaopiao's heart ache. She couldn't help but feel a desire to get closer to him.

Yi Feng had gone to such lengths for her. His feelings ran much deeper and were far more sincere than she had realized.

"Once you've seen the ocean, nothing else compares. Once you've seen the clouds over Mount Wu, no other clouds will do."

In this world, no one but Yi Feng could move her so deeply. After today's turmoil, the distance between their hearts seemed to have closed even more.

Without a single word, she could sense Yi Feng's anxiety and urgency.

A thousand words condensed into a single smile.

"Yi Feng, you don't have to hide it. I know everything."

Know everything...?

Yi Feng was completely baffled. Suddenly, he felt like things had taken a wrong turn!

Before he could speak, Bai Piaopiao led him into the house, where they sat down and she began to explain everything in detail. Yi Feng was left wide-eyed and utterly shocked.

"What...?"

"You trapped Gu Qingcheng in a formation! How could you do that!!!"

Yi Feng was absolutely floored!

He had worked so hard to provoke a powerful enemy, only for it to be ruined like this. This was just too unlucky. But seeing Bai Piaopiao's sincere expression, even worrying about him and secretly resolving this problem for him, though it was a case of good intentions leading to bad outcomes, Yi Feng couldn't bring himself to blame her. He was just deeply moved.

Maybe this was fate.

After staring blankly for a few moments, Yi Feng could only utter a lifeless thank you.

"Miss Bai, I thank you so much. But please, don't do this again in the future."

Bai Piaopiao nodded with a smile.

Quietly observing Yi Feng's slightly despondent expression, she was captivated.

Indeed, Yi Feng didn't say it, but he must have been reluctant for her to intervene. It made sense; a man of courage would prefer to face challenges on his own.

She had resolved the crisis, but in doing so, she had overlooked Yi Feng's original intentions. This approach wasn't perfect, and she would need to be more mindful in the future...

But now that everything was out in the open, Bai Piaopiao had also felt Yi Feng's true feelings. This ordeal seemed to have brought them even closer, and no problem seemed insurmountable.

From now on, no matter what difficulties arose, she would never let Yi Feng face them alone...