His direct words, however, left Zi Linling somewhat at a loss.
Zi Linling rolled her eyes inwardly, thinking, "So this ice-cold man can also be so passionate and sentimental."
Although she was very surprised, a sweet feeling bloomed in her heart.
"In any case, I accept His Highness the Underworld King's good intentions!"
As the saying goes, one does not strike a smiling face.
Although Zi Linling believed she could handle the situation even without Ye Lingyuan's arrival, she couldn't turn him away since he meant well.
The smile on Ye Lingyuan's lips grew more pronounced.
This woman was truly... well, adorable. She was clearly implying he was being presumptuous, yet she acted as if she hadn't said anything of the sort.
However, after a few days without seeing her, he truly missed this woman.
"Since you accept my intentions, I should do something to ensure you don't suffer any losses."
Qing Yu, hidden in the shadows, nearly dropped his jaw.
Was this really their prince who was usually so sparing with words and wore a perpetually cold expression?
Zi Linling was stunned, almost choked.
It could be like this?
As expected of the cunning and treacherous Underworld King of Tianqi, his words were so shameless.
Before Zi Linling could speak, Ye Lingyuan's sharp gaze fell upon Fu Liuyun.
"Are you coming willingly, or shall I make you?"
Fu Liuyun felt utterly miserable!
Although he knew Ye Lingyuan was different towards Zi Linling, he hadn't expected him to be *this* different.
In fact, when Ye Lingyuan first appeared, Fu Liuyun had considered fleeing.
But the moment Ye Lingyuan's voice reached him, he felt a powerful divine sense lock onto him.
Fu Liuyun knew without a doubt that it was Ye Lingyuan preventing his escape.
But what could he do?
Ye Lingyuan's cultivation surpassed his, and he was capricious, ruthless, and merciless.
If Ye Lingyuan wanted to kill him, he wouldn't even be able to muster a single move. Su Dan Novel Network.
As the saying goes, when under someone else's roof, one must bow their head.
Thus, Fu Liuyun reluctantly said, "Your Highness the Underworld King, I guarantee I won't say a word!"
Zi Linling and Ye Lingyuan were both extremely cunning, how could they be easily fooled by him?
Zi Linling sneered and said, "Guarantee? What guarantee do you have? It seems Sect Master Fu has no sincerity?"
Ye Lingyuan didn't even spare Fu Liuyun a glance and said coldly, "It seems you want me to take action?"
As the Underworld King, when had he ever needed to repeat himself?
Therefore, the moment Ye Lingyuan finished speaking, Fu Liuyun found himself bound by a powerful force.
Then, his head throbbed, and a restriction appeared in his mind. All memories related to Zi Linling's seven-colored spirit root and the little divine dragon were sealed within the restriction.
This restriction was harmless as long as it wasn't disturbed, but if he ever tried to speak of Zi Linling's secret, he would suffer unbearable head pain and be unable to utter a sound.
Then, Ye Lingyuan, not wanting to leave anything undone, followed suit and imposed the same restriction on Xiong Tai, Li Luo, and Xie Shenghua, who were already unconscious.
Originally, given Ye Lingyuan's temper, these four would have certainly died.
Zi Linling was the woman he acknowledged. These four dared to covet Zi Linling's contracted divine dragon and even chase after her; killing them would have been justified.
As for the Blackwater Hall, Sacred Sect, Hundred Flowers Palace, and Flowing Cloud Sect behind these four, they were nothing to Ye Lingyuan.
The only reason he spared these four was entirely because of Zi Linling.
If Ye Lingyuan killed these four, the four major powers would not dare to question him, but they would certainly take their anger out on Zi Linling.
And Zi Linling's current strength was not yet enough to deter those with ulterior motives.
At that time, the four major powers would undoubtedly hunt down Zi Linling under the guise of avenging the four.
This would put Zi Linling in danger.
Although Ye Lingyuan could protect Zi Linling, accidents were bound to happen. Moreover, he couldn't be by Zi Linling's side at all times.
Therefore, Ye Lingyuan decided to implant restrictions in the minds of the four. This would both preserve the secret and buy Zi Linling time to grow.
He knew that with Zi Linling's temperament, she would never want revenge to be taken by others.
So, the revenge for being chased and the resentment for the perceived competition for favor would have to wait until Zi Linling grew stronger and could exact it herself.
After Ye Lingyuan dealt with the four, the coldness on his face disappeared.
The corners of his mouth curled up, and he said to Zi Linling, "I have planted restrictions in their minds. Not only can they not speak of it, but if their minds are forcibly invaded, the restriction will shatter their brains and destroy all their memories."
Zi Linling was secretly astonished. No wonder the rumors said the Underworld King of Tianqi was ruthless in his methods.
This restriction was even more vicious than a heavenly oath.
A heavenly oath only forbade speaking, but it did not violate the oath if someone forcibly read their memories.
But this restriction was different; not only could they not speak, but they couldn't even be seen.
What a formidable technique! Truly a formidable technique!
It seemed she was still too kind!
Zi Linling couldn't help but reflect on herself.
Seeing her remain silent for a long time, Ye Lingyuan thought she was dissatisfied with his disposal.
He frowned and asked, "What? Not satisfied?"
Zi Linling shook her head and said, "How could that be? Your Highness the Underworld King's handling of this is simply perfect."
Since Ye Lingyuan had planned so thoroughly, she couldn't be stingy with her praise.
Receiving her compliment, Ye Lingyuan's smile reappeared.
"That's more like it!"
His proud demeanor was very much like a child showing off.
This sight in Zi Linling's eyes made her disbelieve what she was seeing.
Seeking favor!
Zi Linling's mind immediately conjured this word.
The ice-cold Underworld King was actually seeking favor?
Zi Linling couldn't help but shiver and said, "Thank you, Your Highness the Underworld King, for your assistance. Everything is fine here now. Your Highness the Underworld King should attend to your own matters!"
This side of Ye Lingyuan made her somewhat uncomfortable, so she decided to quickly send this great deity away.
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingyuan's expression immediately turned grim.
This woman, did she dislike him that much? She was trying to dismiss him again!
Qing Yu, hidden in the shadows, couldn't help but shiver.
It was best for him to retreat further, lest he suffer unintended disaster.
Zi Linling felt the surrounding temperature suddenly drop.
What was going on? Had the weather changed?
She looked up at the sky—it hadn't! The sky was clear and cloudless, wasn't it?
Then where did this sudden chill come from?
Ye Lingyuan, seeing her looking up at the sky instead of at him, became even more incensed.
He said coldly, "Woman, do you dislike me that much?"