Chapter 82: A Woman's Heart

Tiantian's thoughts were evident on her face.

"Damn..." Shi Yun exclaimed in his heart, slightly excited: "Dao Yan, this kid has such charm, even the princess is attracted to him. It was worth my effort to entrust him with this task, and he hasn't let me down!"

Originally, Shi Yun only suspected that Tiantian had some affection for Xu Dao Yan, but he wasn't sure. Now, he was certain.

Even if it wasn't love, it was a good start, and it would gradually grow.

"Hehe, Princess, please give your orders!" Shi Yun's face was filled with a sly smile, which made Tiantian feel a bit strange.

"You have a good relationship with Ling'er. Talk to her and ask her to keep Dao Yan away from that woman. If she's unwilling to do so, at least make sure she doesn't encourage them to get together!" Tiantian knew that now, she could only rely on Sun Ling.

"Alright, I'll discuss it with Ling'er!" Shi Yun smiled and tiptoed back to Sun Ling, as if he were a thief.

Tiantian's face was completely red. If her true identity as a woman was exposed, she didn't know how Sun Ling would look at her.

Xiao Yan probably didn't expect that sending Yun Wu not only failed to make Tiantian dislike Xu Dao Yan but also made her feel a sense of crisis.

Tiantian had a strong personality and had always gotten what she wanted. There were very few people who could capture her attention. Even if she didn't have affection for Xu Dao Yan, she couldn't tolerate someone trying to take what was hers. How could she possibly admit defeat?

"Brother Shi Yun, what are you doing, acting like a thief!" Sun Ling was curious, blinking her big eyes.

"Come, Ling'er, I have something to tell you!" Shi Yun's face was full of joy, making Sun Ling's eyes light up. She was sure it was something fun.

"Brother Shi Yun, tell me!" Sun Ling also lowered her voice and whispered.

"The thing is, this Tian Gongzi is actually a woman, the daughter of our Youzhou Meng Chang Jun, Princess Tiantian. She has a good relationship with your Dao Yan brother. In Shilong City, she even taught Dao Yan to read and write, and they spent a lot of time together... It was also Princess Tiantian who asked her master to save Dao Yan from the Xiong tribe..." Shi Yun explained the whole story to Sun Ling.

"I see, I see!" Sun Ling initially only knew that Tiantian was a woman but didn't know she was so good to Xu Dao Yan. Perhaps because Tiantian grew up in a prince's household, she was used to getting what she wanted, which made her seem a bit domineering and high-handed, and Sun Ling didn't like it.

"So, what does Princess Tiantian want now?" She asked in a low voice.

"She said, Ling'er is the prettiest girl, and she hopes you can keep Dao Yan away from Yun Wu. She thinks that woman is dangerous. Even if you don't want to do it, at least don't encourage them to get together!" Shi Yun relayed Tiantian's message.

"Uh, okay, okay, for her kindness to Dao Yan brother, I won't help anyone!" Sun Ling smiled, squinting her eyes and showing her white teeth, looking very beautiful. Shi Yun couldn't take his eyes off her, almost drooling.

Sun Ling agreed, and Shi Yun made a gesture to Tiantian, giving her a thumbs up, which made her feel relieved.

Tiantian looked at the cave, thinking: "Should I go out and see what that woman is up to? No, no, that would make Shi Yun and Sun Ling laugh at me. Let her do what she wants tonight. I don't believe she can do anything."

Xu Dao Yan, of course, had no idea about the complex thoughts of the women in the cave.

At that moment, he was holding the Thunderbolt Spear, standing outside the cave, leaning against the mountain wall.

Yun Wu stood beside him, and a faint fragrance emanated from her, making him feel calm and comfortable.

"Mr. Dao Yan, you have excellent skills. Even though you are only at the Earth Immortal level, you can fight with a True Immortal. I admire you." Yun Wu said this sincerely because from the beginning, she thought Xu Dao Yan was only at the Earth Immortal level and would not be a match for Dark Cloud. She had him pretend to be weak, but he unexpectedly managed to defend himself and even counterattack fiercely, as if he was born for battle.

"Uh, it was just an instinctive reaction!" Xu Dao Yan touched his nose, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Given time, as long as Mr. Dao Yan continues to improve, your future is boundless!" Although Yun Wu was working with Xiao Yan to seduce Xu Dao Yan, they had no deep enmity, and it didn't stop her from giving him a fair evaluation.

"Yun Wu, you are like a fairy. I have never seen such a beautiful woman in my life!" Xu Dao Yan, flattered, could only compliment Yun Wu to avoid the topic.

"Flattery!" Yun Wu's face showed a hint of displeasure.

"No, I'm serious, Yun Wu is really beautiful!" Xu Dao Yan, seeing her expression, quickly explained, speaking very earnestly.

"Ha!" Yun Wu laughed, shaking her head, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Mr. Dao Yan, I believe you!"

Xu Dao Yan was speechless, women's hearts were truly hard to fathom.

"Yun Wu, did you come to Tianhuang Fanlin to cultivate?" Xu Dao Yan was curious.

"Yes, I often come out alone to hone my skills!" Yun Wu answered confidently.

"Why don't you travel with us? We can look out for each other?" Xu Dao Yan was a bit nervous, afraid that Yun Wu would refuse.

"Uh, that's fine. I think if the five of you join forces, even a True Immortal might not be able to harm you. Traveling together would indeed provide mutual support!" Yun Wu's original goal was to get close to Xu Dao Yan. Since no one suspected her, she naturally wouldn't refuse.

"Great!" Xu Dao Yan was overjoyed. It wasn't that he was infatuated with Yun Wu's beauty; on one hand, she had saved his life, and on the other, traveling with her had its benefits.

Yun Wu smiled at Xu Dao Yan, thinking: "He doesn't seem unpleasant, much better than many royal relatives and noble sons."

Although she was from the Yun family, her ancestor was the wife of the Evil Emperor Su Ruo Xie, Yun Sang Sang's younger brother, Yun He. However, Yun Sang Sang was a Nine Yin Holy Fox, and Yun He was also a demon, so their bloodline wasn't pure, and some people still looked down on the Yun family.

Yun Wu loved freedom and was very skilled in dance and music. Even among the young generation in Suzhou, few could match her in dance.

Since she often performed in places that entertained with music and dance, even though the people she met were all royal relatives and noble sons, they only appreciated her talent on the surface. If they were to marry her, she could only be a concubine.

After all, in such places, they valued reputation. Unless she had a noble background like Tiantian or reached a high level like Gao Ziqi, people would still talk about her.

Yun Wu was young, but her talent and reputation were known among the young generation in Suzhou, and even the older generation had heard of her. On the surface, she seemed to be very successful, but only she knew the hardships.

Xiao Yan had once expressed his intention to take her as a concubine, but Yun Wu skillfully declined.

Since the age of eight, she had been in such places, interacting with many important figures. She knew what kind of person she wanted and wouldn't attach herself to the powerful.

In the night, the moonlight was cold, and frost covered the sky, creating a beautiful scene.

Seeing the frost on Yun Wu, Xu Dao Yan lightly touched her with his finger, using a heart flame to melt the frost, warming her heart.

"Mr. Dao Yan, have you ever thought about what would make you happy in this life?" Yun Wu looked up at the stars, smiling beautifully.

Xu Dao Yan had never thought about this question. After a moment of thought, he said seriously: "Uh, I haven't thought much about it. I just want to cultivate well, gain strength, protect my family, and find my father. I don't have any big ambitions!"

"Sometimes, not thinking too much can prevent a lot of troubles!" Yun Wu, who had seen many important figures, was moved by Xu Dao Yan's words.

"What about you, Yun Wu?" Xu Dao Yan looked at her and asked.

Feeling his gaze, Yun Wu felt for the first time that someone was looking at her so purely and seriously, without any ulterior motives!

"I don't know. The road ahead is long, and in this world, I can only go with the flow. Many things are beyond my control."

"..." Xu Dao Yan didn't know how to answer Yun Wu's question. After a moment, he said: "I think, as long as you don't do anything against your heart, it's fine."

"Indeed!" Yun Wu sighed, thinking: "Easier said than done."

As the night turned to dawn, the two of them stood outside the cave. Nothing happened that night, and no assassins came. A thin layer of frost and snow covered Tianhuang Fanlin.

The first ray of morning light broke through the darkness from the east.

Yun Wu, who had always been in Suzhou, amidst the hustle and bustle, had never paid attention to such things. When she had free time, she focused on cultivation.

"Finally, we made it through the night!" Xu Dao Yan looked at the morning light and laughed heartily. "See, no matter how long the night, there will always be dawn."

Yun Wu smiled and said, "Indeed!"

"Looks like Dao Yan and Yun Wu are quite compatible, talking so happily." At that moment, Tiantian came out of the cave.

"Uh, Tian Gongzi!" Xu Dao Yan bowed.

"Uncle Dao Yan, don't be so formal. You are a junior of Ziyuan and Ziqi. If they see you being so respectful to me, they will punish you!" Tiantian felt uncomfortable with Xu Dao Yan's formalities.

"Uh, okay!" Xu Dao Yan shrugged, still a bit uncomfortable.

"Ziyuan, Ziqi?" Yun Wu was surprised. "Are they the Meng Ziyuan and Gao Ziqi from Fulong Academy? Are you their junior? That's a very high status!"

"Yes, by a stroke of luck, I became the great-grandson of Ziyuan, so my status suddenly became high..." Xu Dao Yan scratched the back of his head, smiling honestly.

"Who is he?" Yun Wu was amazed, finding it hard to believe. Many people tried to connect with these people, even though they didn't have great power, their talent, character, cultivation, and contributions were highly respected in the Nine States, and they had a high reputation, serving as role models.