Chapter 412: A Match Made in Heaven (Third Update)

The other party fell silent for a moment

"Who?"

His tone was light and calm, sounding somewhat ethereal, as if it were drifting from a very distant place.

But for some reason, Chu Liuyue inexplicably sensed a hint of displeasure.

It didn't quite sound like displeasure, but it was altogether strange to listen to.

Chu Liuyue pursed her lips and said tentatively

"It's... the person who came in with me."

She believed that given the other party's abilities, he would not be unaware of whom she was referring to.

"He doesn't seem to treat you very well, yet you want to help him now?"

The man did not directly agree or refuse; instead, he asked such a question.

Chu Liuyue was stunned for a moment.

"How do you know how he treats me?"

The man paused, then seemed to let out a light scoff.

Chu Liuyue suddenly understood his meaning.

Since he was so familiar with this place and wanted to know what had happened here, he naturally knew everything inside and out.

For a moment, Chu Liuyue almost thought this Great Chief had been staying inside this Imperial Mausoleum all along.

Of course, she knew that was impossible.

However, it was obvious that he had been here more than once before.

Chu Liuyue gripped her hands tighter, her throat feeling as if it were being choked by something.

In reality, even she herself did not know why she had suddenly spoken those words.

No matter how one looked at it, Mu Qinghe was not worth her intervention to save.

But... before her eyes, the image of him kneeling on the ground, face covered in tears, would always surface.

And that cry of "Your Highness."

She did not know how much sincerity lay within his grief and sorrow.

She didn't even know exactly how he had betrayed her.

But...

"His identity is special. If he dies here, it will cause me a lot of trouble," Chu Liuyue said, her eyes lowered.

Jian Fengchi was aware of the fact that Mu Qinghe had come out with her.

If Mu Qinghe truly died here, she would certainly not be able to escape responsibility.

Given Jian Fengchi's personality, he would definitely not let the matter rest.

Moreover, she was still counting on Mu Qinghe to take her back to the Tianling Empire!

"...So, regardless of the circumstances, I would like to ask for your help. But if it is inconvenient for you, then—"

"Aside from that, are there any other reasons?"

The man suddenly asked.

"Are you pleading for him for your own sake, or for his?"

His voice remained flat, but as Chu Liuyue listened, a strange chill rose up her spine.

And wasn't there something a bit odd about the way he phrased that?

But those words did indeed snap her back to her senses instantly.

She pondered seriously for a moment before finally shaking her head

"For myself."

Having lived a second life, the most important thing she had learned was to consider her own interests in everything.

That so-called sympathy and compassion would, most of the time, bring her no benefit; instead, it would only invite a series of troubles.

Mu Qinghe was no longer the Mu Qinghe of the past.

And she was no longer the Shangguan Yue of the past!

"A favor."

The Great Chief finally spoke, his tone slightly more softened than before.

Chu Liuyue felt an inexplicable sense of relief, knowing that he had agreed.

"Thank you, Great Chief!"

For some reason, listening to his voice made her feel easily influenced...

Was it because the other party's aura was too strong?

Chu Liuyue actually really wanted to meet this mysterious Great Chief right now, but since he had agreed to help, which was already quite rare, she naturally wouldn't do anything to offend him.

Suddenly, a question occurred to her.

—Ever since she had taken over the pyramid just now, she hadn't had time to check on it. She didn't know what Mu Qinghe's current situation was...

*Thud!*

A muffled sound came from behind her!

Chu Liuyue was startled and immediately turned around to look.

Mu Qinghe was lying on the black bridge behind her, covered in blood and motionless. He appeared to be... unconscious?

That fall just now seemed quite heavy; his chest jolted, and he coughed up a few more mouthfuls of blood.

He looked truly miserable.

Chu Liuyue's eye twitched.

This... this was far too sudden!

"He—what happened to him?"

Seeing that he appeared even more seriously injured than before, Chu Liuyue couldn't help but ask.

"Oh, he just fainted. A fall won't kill him," the man said coldly, seemingly unconcerned.

Chu Liuyue: "..."

"...Or is it that you want him to know that you were the one who saved him, so that he will feel more gratitude toward you?"

The speaker meant nothing by it, but the listener took it to heart.

Chu Liuyue felt as if a knife had suddenly stabbed her heart.

"No need. This is for the best. Thank you."

She quickly composed her thoughts. By the time she looked at Mu Qinghe again, her heart was calm.

The Great Chief was right; this was the best choice.

She had saved him once before, and he had been moved to tears with gratitude, but in the end?

It was nothing more than a joke!

This time, she was only for herself!

With this thought, she walked over, intending to carry Mu Qinghe out on her back.

However, just as she leaned down, something flashed in the corner of her eye and flew toward her.

She immediately raised her hand and caught it.

After a careful look, she realized it was actually an Origin Tool?

"Use this to take him out. Don't dirty my path."

The man's tone was cold.

Chu Liuyue couldn't help but grumble in her heart.

So this Great Chief was also like this—to put it nicely, he was particular; to put it bluntly—well, he was just as bad as his lady wife.

This bridge was condensed from Origin Power; how could it get dirty?

Besides, it was black! How much dirt could it even pick up?

However, since she had accepted his gift, she naturally wouldn't say such things to his face.

Besides, using this Origin Tool would indeed save her a lot of effort.

"What are you saying?"

Chu Liuyue was shocked—she had kept her mouth tightly shut just now and hadn't made a sound. Could this man read minds? He could actually guess even that!?

She immediately looked up with a beaming smile

"Nothing, nothing! I was just thinking that you and your esteemed wife are truly a match made in heaven!"

This sentence clearly pleased the difficult Great Chief. He smiled slightly, and his tone and attitude were much better than before

"My wife and I think so too."

Chu Liuyue choked.

She had seen people with high self-esteem, but she had never seen anyone so good that they would praise themselves and their wife to their face like that...

"Then, then I wish you and your wife a long life together! I... I'll be going now?"

Chu Liuyue said very tactfully.

The other party gave a low chuckle but said nothing more.

Only then did Chu Liuyue feel at ease. She injected a burst of Origin Power into the tool.

With a *bang*, the Origin Tool expanded and hovered in mid-air, revealing itself to be a hexagonal flying disc.

Then, a net suddenly descended from the disc, easily enveloping Mu Qinghe.

Looking at Mu Qinghe, who was curled into a ball inside the net, Chu Liuyue's eye twitched.

Helping was fine, but this scene was certainly quite spectacular...

She coughed and turned around.

Suddenly, a voice filled with laughter drifted over

"I also wish you and your future husband a deep and lasting love."

(End of Chapter)