bioinnovel Chapter 129 Crimson Flame's Wish
Chapter 129 Crimson Flame's Wish
Xue Youyou's trip took nearly four hours.
When they were taken away in handcuffs, the sun was still lazily hanging in the sky, its afterglow spreading across the streets and alleys, still carrying a hint of warmth for humanity. By the time they returned, the moon was already high in the sky, its light as clear as frost, and the night wind carried the chill of late autumn, casting long, thin shadows.
Although she guessed that everyone from Lanzhiyuan had probably already returned to their courtyards to rest, Xue Youyou still decided to go to the venue's lounge to take a look.
After all, what was it called again—
Given her usual good deeds and virtuous conduct, and the fact that she was only arrested for four hours, it's not a long time. Surely there must have been someone who cared about her and was waiting for her there.
As the saying goes, the peak attracts false supporters, while the twilight reveals true believers.
It's time to distinguish between the loyal and the treacherous among those around us.
Before long, Xue Youyou had already stood in front of the rest room of Lanzhi Courtyard.
She gently pressed her ear against the door, and for a moment, all was silent; it was so quiet inside that you could hardly hear a breath.
Xue Youyou couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Just as she raised her hand to knock on the door for a final confirmation, the door suddenly creaked open from the inside.
The room was pitch black, with only a few faint rays of light from the corridor slipping in, barely outlining the silhouettes of two figures—black stockings covering their heads, their movements furtive, looking like they were sneaking around.
What a coincidence... she just happened to run into a thief?
Xue Youyou's small mouth opened slightly, her eyes filled with surprise.
Before she could react, the two "thieves" bumped into the figure at the door, were so frightened that they screamed "Ah!" and fell to the ground with a thud.
The "Ah" sounded strangely familiar to Xue Youyou.
"Meng Yanqing?"
She asked tentatively, her tone tinged with uncertainty.
The two "thieves" breathed a sigh of relief after recognizing who the newcomers were. They then deftly ripped off the black hairnets covering their heads, revealing two faces that Xue Youyou recognized all too well.
One was naturally Meng Yanqing, no need to elaborate. The other person surprised Xue Youyou; it was Lin Feiyan, whom she had just met on her way out.
So it was this phantom thief duo...
Xue Youyou touched her chin, looking thoughtful.
Before she could ask what the meaning of their outfits was, Lin Feiyan quickly explained, "We waited until after the Alliance closed for the day, just in time to break them out of prison together."
Meng Yanqing followed up with, "Uh... Youyou, you're back. Does that mean everything's alright?"
The two spoke in unison, their words conveying a sense of unexpected surprise.
No one expected that they would run into Xue Youyou right away just as they were about to set off.
After hearing these words, Xue Youyou finally understood the two men's motives. The emptiness and disappointment she had felt moments before were now gently washed away by warmth.
Although with her own strength, she was far from being the one to break into the prison, the feeling of being remembered and cared for was... undeniably touching.
Xue Youyou smiled and explained simply, "We've found out that there was a bug in the equipment. Starting the day after tomorrow, the competition will use new equipment."
Putting everything else aside, Xue Youyou was still very happy to see the two of them.
Perhaps because she had indeed gained a considerable benefit from Bao Yunxing, Xue Youyou's mentality was somewhat frivolous at this moment, and she did things that were very different from her usual behavior.
Xue Youyou turned to the two of them, patted her small chest, and suddenly said with certainty, "Any wish is possible, as long as it doesn't violate my principles, I will do my best to fulfill it for you."
One per person, only tonight.
As she spoke, Xue Youyou's cheeks flushed slightly, making her look as if she had drunk fake alcohol.
In short, she got a little carried away.
Upon hearing this, Meng Yanqing and Lin Feiyan's hearts skipped a beat, and at first they both thought they had misheard.
The two exchanged a glance, and seeing the identical shock in each other's pupils, they realized they hadn't misheard.
Xue Youyou did indeed say that she would grant each of them one wish.
This proposal... I must say, is quite novel, and even a bit exciting.
You should know that they are both granddaughters of the Four Marquises. This is the first time in their lives that someone has so "shamelessly" said to their faces that they would fulfill their wishes.
If someone else had said those words, the two of them would probably have rolled their eyes and wouldn't have bothered to say another word.
But it was precisely because Xue Youyou was the one who said this that Meng Yanqing felt that although the statement sounded absurd at first glance, it also carried a strange sense of rationality.
After all, this guy's personality has always been unpredictable and volatile.
Indeed, after spending a considerable amount of time together, Meng Yanqing's assessment of Xue Youyou was that she was unpredictable and eccentric.
To put it bluntly, it's intermittent seizures.
Meng Yanqing stared at Xue Youyou, and said helplessly, "You suddenly appeared saying you wanted to grant a wish... what are you trying to do?"
Xue Youyou blinked her single eye, her face still flushed, a slight smile on her lips. She raised her chin slightly and replied, "Consider it a small reward from the gods for their most loyal servant."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Meng Yanqing's eyes twitched slightly: "So it's a reward for servants... You really dare to say that."
Ever since Xue Youyou received that imperial edict from Meng Tianxiang, she has become more and more arrogant in front of her.
In such a short time, I went from being a patron to a servant.
If this continues, will she really become a contracted beast in a few days?
Meng Yanqing glanced sideways at Xue Youyou, her face clearly saying, "Do you think I care?"
However, Lin Feiyan, who was beside her, did not think so.
Unlike Meng Yanqing, who always stayed by Xue Youyou's side, Lin Feiyan cherished this sudden opportunity to make a wish.
At this moment, she had already lowered her head with complete concentration, racking her brains to figure out how to maximize the benefits of this wish.
After all, Xue Youyou had already made it very clear—it only applies to tonight.
In other words, it will be invalid tomorrow, so I can't afford not to think about it carefully.
"Huh? Scarlet Flame, you're not actually thinking about this seriously, are you?"
Meng Yanqing was taken aback when she saw this.
But Lin Feiyan was so focused on her thoughts that it was as if a soundproof barrier had been placed over her ears, and she couldn't hear the voices of others.
Xue Youyou wasn't in a hurry; she simply patiently waited for the answer after she had thought it through.
After all, this is something that definitely deserves careful consideration.
Information on rare pet evolution paths, assistance in capturing wild pets or helping to complete difficult evolution conditions, and even advanced combat techniques for beast tamers at the same level as Guiqiao...
Don't be like that idiot Meng Yanqing next to you, taking her promise so lightly. She has many wishes that can be fulfilled.
Xue Youyou snorted softly to herself.
We can't do it without weighing the pros and cons carefully.
However, after Lin Feiyan racked her brains in a frantic manner, the wish she finally expressed shocked Xue Youyou for a long time.
That might not even be considered a "wish".
Xue Youyou's first reaction upon hearing this was: This thing can be considered a wish?
Lin Feiyan's cheeks flushed, and she mustered her courage to say, word by word, "I hope... Lady Youyou can accompany me on foot through the entire City of Ten Thousand Beasts. And—there are two additional conditions: first, you must wear the same clothes as me; second, it must be just the two of us."