After Yali left, Gu Yue quickly snatched back the rare metal she had thrown at Xia Yi and cautiously suggested,"Holy Spirit Douluo made it sound so dangerous. How about you don't pick it? We can just confirm its location, and then I'll pick it instead, okay?"
Although she had said earlier that she wanted Xia Yi to pick it so he could realize how unfaithful he was, deep down, she didn't actually want him to do it.
If Xia Yi didn't try to pick the Lovesick Heartbroken Red, she could still convince herself that even though Xia Yi had both her and the Leng sisters, he wasn't truly unfaithful.
That way, she wouldn't feel like she or the sisters were being wronged.
But if she saw with her own eyes that Xia Yi couldn't pick it, she knew she wouldn't be able to stop herself from overthinking.
So, she really didn't want him to try.
"You don't trust your man at all, huh?" Xia Yi pulled Gu Yue into his arms, kissed her silver hair, and said softly,"I wasn't joking earlier—I was serious. I truly love all of you. I believe I can pick the Lovesick Heartbroken Red!"
Even though he felt a little shameless saying it, the truth was, he genuinely believed it.
He had done everything he could to treat Gu Yue and the others well.
So, he wanted to see for himself whether he could pick the flower.
"Your skin is even thicker than I thought!" Gu Yue turned her head to the side, trying not to look at him. Even though what Xia Yi said was completely shameless, she didn't know why, but hearing his gentle voice actually made her feel a little happy inside.
"Gu Yue, Gu Yue, you're the Silver Dragon King! How can you let this shameless scoundrel sweet-talk you so easily? He should be getting a slap to the face for saying something so disgusting!" Gu Yue screamed in her heart.But at the same time, she unconsciously leaned into Xia Yi's embrace even more.
"Hmph, if you really manage to pick the Lovesick Heartbroken Red, the next time we see Teacher, I won't sneak away. I'll stay and serve you together with her." Gu Yue whispered, blushing.
Before, whenever she saw Xia Yi with Leng Yaozhu, she instinctively assumed he had impure intentions and would always find an excuse to slip away.
Even though she left secretly, she knew that Xia Yi was just pretending not to notice so he wouldn't force her to stay.
After hearing Yali's explanation about the Lovesick Heartbroken Red, Gu Yue decided to give Xia Yi a chance.
If he really could pick the flower for them, then she would accept it.
After all, that day was going to come sooner or later.
Hearing Gu Yue's words, Xia Yi and Lan Fozu both froze.
"With Yue'er's promise, forget the Lovesick Heartbroken Red, I'd even bring down the stars from the sky!" Xia Yi said with a cheeky grin.
"Hmph, don't get too happy yet! If you fail, don't blame me when I team up with Teacher and the sisters to keep you out of our bed for a whole month!" Gu Yue threatened fiercely.
"Alright, that's enough."
Finally unable to take it anymore, Lan Fozi interrupted. She watched Xia Yi and Gu Yue embrace each other with sweet expressions, her face darkening."Even if you want to pick the Lovesick Heartbroken Red, do it when we're back on Douluo Continent. We're still in Star Luo Continent right now."
"Together with Teacher..." Lan Fozi repeated Gu Yue's words in her mind, and suddenly, a terrifying thought entered her brain.
"Gu Yue won't leave Xia Yi. If I want to be with Gu Yue, there's only one way. Besides, this guy isn't bad, and Mother also approves..."
Lan Fozi glanced at Xia Yi.
Before, she had always disliked him because of her feelings for Gu Yue.
But for the first time, she found herself thinking that Xia Yi wasn't bad-looking at all.
As she examined his handsome features, a faint blush appeared on her delicate face.
"And if Gu Yue, with her status, doesn't feel wronged, why should I?"
The more she thought about it, the more she felt like this was the perfect solution.
Before she even realized it, the scowl on her face had been replaced by a small smile.
"Alright then, we'll talk about it when we get back to Douluo Continent," Xia Yi said with a chuckle.
He still had no idea that Lan Fozi was now considering him as an option. He was just curious and asked,"So, is your mother planning to stay in prison forever?"
Seeing the smile on Lan Fozu's face, he didn't think much of it, assuming she was just smiling at Gu Yue.
It wasn't that Xia Yi lacked confidence in himself—it was just that Lan Fozu's attitude toward all men had always been full of disgust.
Not just toward him, but toward all males.
"I don't know," Lan Fozu shook her head."Mother never lets me get involved in her plans. Even when we were in the Holy Spirit Cult, she tried to keep me away from the higher-ups as much as possible."
"She did it to protect you." Xia Yi sighed.
As the Holy Spirit Cult's leader, the Demon Emperor knew just how twisted and depraved the cult members were.
She understood it better than anyone.
That was why she had never let Lan Fozi participate in the cult's activities or even know too much about them.
"I know she did it for my sake." Lan Fozi smiled warmly. Then, she suddenly asked,"What do you want to eat tonight? I'll cook for you."
Xia Yi was momentarily stunned.
She was talking to him, not Gu Yue.
"It's just that Gu Yue always complains that my cooking doesn't suit your taste. I'm only asking for her sake." Lan Fozu explained.
Xia Yi shook his head and replied,"Just ask Yue'er. I don't really care about food that much."
Just as he finished speaking, his soul communicator suddenly buzzed.
He took it out and saw an official message from the Star Luo Empire.
"Lan Hai of the Sun-Moon Federation was involved in desecrating the royal tomb, selling burial treasures and royal remains. Her crimes are unforgivable! His Majesty has decreed that in three days, there will be a public trial! Any citizen of Star Luo Empire is welcome to attend!"
Upon reading the message, Xia Yi, Gu Yue, and Lan Fozi were all momentarily stunned.
"They're just asking for trouble." Xia Yi sighed and shook his head.
A public trial for the Demon Emperor?
They should see if the Kirin Douluo and the Divine Domain Douluo can even survive a fight with her first!
Not to mention, the Demon Emperor was officially part of the Sun-Moon Federation's exchange delegation.
Publicly trying an official delegate from the Sun-Moon Federation?
The Federation would never let that slide.
Did Star Luo Empire really think that just because they forced Chen Xinjie's Sea God Legion to retreat once, they could challenge the Federation without consequences?
"Why didn't we receive this message?" Gu Yue suddenly asked, confused.
"Because I'm a duke of the Star Luo Empire. And you are...?" Xia Yi laughed.
"Duchess, of course." Gu Yue answered seriously.
(End of Chapter)