The young girls, though still unaware of what had truly transpired, had a general understanding.
Ji Yunyue had indeed come seeking Ling Feng's help to save her life. However, it was also because of Ling Feng that her body had fallen into such a state. This dangerous undertaking could even cost Ji Yunyue her life, yet she seemed to have succeeded halfway. That was why she had come to find Ling Feng, for now she was no longer a burden by his side!
Ling Feng's brows furrowed slightly. He gave Ji Yunyue a deep look.
Then, he shook his head, letting go of his earlier hint of anger, and asked, "What did you use?"
"The blood of the Corpse Gu Divine Infant, the eggs of the thousand-year Corpse King, and consuming the Cold Jade. With these, my Ice Gu had a chance to advance into the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Gu!"
Ji Yunyue spoke each word deliberately.
"Consuming the Cold Jade, you would have basically no chance of survival. Was doing all this worth it?"
Ling Feng's voice was chillingly cold!
"My life was saved by you, so consider this repayment. Besides, now that my life is preserved and I've succeeded halfway, I can even sense Zu Shen's movements. Do I now have the qualifications to stay by your side?"
Ji Yunyue suddenly took a step closer to Ling Feng, her presence commanding!
It was clear she was presenting herself, willing to give even her life, and that her love for him was something he could not possibly ignore. If he truly remained unmoved, then he should reject her with absolute finality!
"Yes, of course you have the qualifications!"
Suddenly, Lin Siqi spoke up.
Her voice was even a little anxious!
Tang Ru, standing beside her, was jolted awake and instinctively grabbed Lin Siqi's arm: "Siqi, what are you doing?"
Lin Siqi, however, turned to Tang Ru and shook her head: "Tang Ru, we can't be so selfish. The Saintess did all this for Ling Feng, even risking her life. How can we..."
Compete.
Lin Siqi didn't finish the last word, and Tang Ru had already lowered her head.
However, everyone could understand the conversation between the two.
These two were also Ling Feng's girlfriends, accepted and almost publicly acknowledged by everyone.
Any other woman's entry into his life required their consent!
No, or rather, it required their approval.
Ling Feng had promised them he wouldn't be a philanderer anymore!
This was not a competition, but Lin Siqi was also a woman devoted entirely to Ling Feng.
Therefore, she understood more clearly how deep and resolute Ji Yunyue's love for Ling Feng was, and the immense price she had paid!
All of this moved Lin Siqi, and she also felt profound respect!
She felt utterly incomparable to Ji Yunyue.
"Thank you," Ji Yunyue said gratefully to Lin Siqi, her attitude sincere.
This, in turn, made Lin Siqi feel a bit flustered.
Then, Ji Yunyue looked at Ling Feng.
Although Ling Feng's expression was stern and his gaze resolute, Ji Yunyue knew clearly that what she had done would surely stir waves within Ling Feng's heart.
She was a woman who, once she set her mind on something, would give her all!
Even if it meant being utterly destroyed, she wouldn't care!
However, she also knew more clearly that it was too difficult to enter Ling Feng's heart!
"I sensed a woman beside Zu Shen. She also possesses the bloodline power of your Ling family, and she already has a life-bound Gu within her, just like mine, the Ice Gu! So, if one day we need to force out the Gu worm from her body, I will be useful!"
Ji Yunyue continued.
Ling Feng's pupils contracted sharply. That woman was none other than his sister-in-law, Jiang Ying!
This was naturally an extremely important person to Ling Feng!
Moreover, as Zu Shen moved further away from him, the aura of the Corpse Gu Divine Infant grew weaker, making it truly difficult to sense.
Ling Feng had to admit that Ji Yunyue's arrival was indeed a surprise, a significant help!
"Let's not talk about that for now. If the cold poison within your body is not absorbed by the Gu worm or expelled from your body within three months, you will be paralyzed for life! You won't live for more than a year!"
Ling Feng suddenly changed the subject!
Everyone present gasped.
Ji Yunyue appeared to be perfectly fine now, seeming like a normal person.
But how could they imagine that such a terrifying hidden danger lurked within Ji Yunyue's body?
Within three months, she would be paralyzed, and within a year, she would die completely!
This woman had truly sacrificed too much for Ling Feng!
Yet, after saying all this, a smile appeared on Ji Yunyue's face!
"You can still smile?" Ling Feng frowned.
"Why shouldn't I smile? It was originally a matter of nine deaths and one life. Being able to extend my life by a year is already quite good. Besides, with you here, what do I have to fear? If even you can't save me, then crying later will be useless. There is no one in this world with better medical skills than yours!"
Ji Yunyue shrugged, appearing nonchalant, as if she had truly come to terms with life and death!
This demeanor further earned the admiration of the girls around her!
"I don't have absolute confidence. The cold poison is linked to your life, and you introduced it into your body yourself, further refined with some Corpse Gu techniques. This is not easy to resolve, and it might even turn you into a half-human, half-corpse!"
Ling Feng said with great solemnity.
Lin Siqi, standing beside him, quickly leaned forward!
"Ling Feng, you must do your utmost! The Saintess has sacrificed so much for you, you cannot let her become that half-human, half-corpse!"
Ling Feng knew Lin Siqi's kindness very well.
At this moment, he could only nod: "I will do my best."
Ji Yunyue, on the other hand, appeared carefree: "Being half-human, half-corpse is fine too. It's better than losing my life. As a woman, being half-human, half-corpse mostly means I won't be able to get pregnant. Anyway, you already have women giving you children!"
Towards the end, Ji Yunyue glanced at Tang Ru.
Tang Ru couldn't help but blush, feeling a bit ashamed in her heart.
This sister... could she refuse her?
Could she herself bear it?
Could Ling Feng bear it?
Only Hua Yuxiao, standing beside them, took a deep breath. Looking at the scene before her, Hua Yuxiao felt even more out of place.
She felt she couldn't compare to these girls at all.
However, liking someone and wanting to obtain them was not wrong. Since Hua Yuxiao couldn't let go and had decided to return, she wouldn't leave this time.
Loving someone required time to prove it!
Xiuxiu, standing beside them, was moved beyond words.
Lin Shuainan quickly went to comfort Xiuxiu, sighing: "Alas, I didn't expect the Saintess to be so deeply in love. The price she paid this time is too great."
Clap, clap!
Just then, the sound of clapping suddenly echoed from the doorway!
Everyone's attention was naturally drawn.
They all turned to look.
Ling Feng, without turning his head, sensed the familiar aura from the person and his brows furrowed.
"Well, Ling Tianci, on the battlefield, you're an aloof, distant god. Anyone who didn't know would think you're not interested in women. I didn't expect you to be surrounded by beauties now, enjoying the bliss of having multiple women!"
A heroic and beautiful woman walked in, wearing sunglasses that couldn't conceal the sharpness in her eyes!