Shrouding the Heavens

Chapter 272: Chapter 277: The Trouble Caused by the Night

Chapter 277: The Trouble Caused by the Night

Qin Yao’s figure could be described as "breathtaking." Her graceful body, curvaceous and exquisitely proportioned, seemed like a masterpiece meticulously carved by the heavens. She moved with a light grace, like a swaying willow, exuding a thousand charms.

"If there’s no reason, why would he speak such nonsense?!" Qin Yao began to grit her teeth. Her slender arm tensed, and her delicate fingers tightened their grip on his shoulder.

Ye Fan and the others landed on a mountain peak. This was the cultivation ground of Jin Yan, the young lady from the demon clan. They hoped to leave this small world with her help.

...

"Next time sparring... Go to hell!" Qin Yao finally exploded. The mere mention of "sparring" inevitably brought back memories of that suggestive night.

"You’re really leaving?" Jin Yan was eager for him to depart as soon as possible. Hearing this, she immediately called out to the people nearby, "Let him pass at once! We don’t harbor idlers here."

"Little kid Ye, why don’t you just go ’spar’ with Fairy Qin Yao? Let her vent her anger, and then we can leave," Tu Fei sent via voice transmission from behind.

Now, with such a perfect excuse to act, they naturally wouldn’t feign aloofness any longer. Moreover, they genuinely harbored affections for Qin Yao, so this was a win-win situation for them.

However, Tu Fei waited outside, but Ye Fan still hadn’t emerged. He grew anxious. "Could it really have turned into a life-and-death struggle?" he said.

"Brother Bai Feng, Brother Jin Yu, Brother Ku Zhu, seize this Desolate Ancient Wasted Body! He has offended Elder Sister Qin Yao," Jin Yan said. "If you capture him and send him to her, Elder Sister Qin Yao will surely be very pleased."

Ye Fan didn’t want to bicker with her. "Since you don’t want me to stay here any longer, then please send me out."

"I’ve changed my mind. Elder Sister Qin Yao wants to deal with you, so I think it’s necessary for me to capture you and deliver you to her."

"It’s fine. That kid is tough as leather; he won’t die that easily," the big black dog said nonchalantly.

"Let’s go! Hurry and check!" Tu Fei also sensed that something was wrong.

"Your mind is just too filthy! Nothing happened. It’s all your own wild imagination," Ye Fan retorted.

The two men and the dog crept away stealthily, intending to sneak out of the small world. However, the exit was heavily guarded, and they didn’t dare try to force their way through.

"Well... alright then," Bai Feng nodded. Ku Zhu and Jin Yu didn’t press the matter further.

Ye Fan: "..."

Qin Yao’s delicate body trembled with anger as she accelerated her pursuit. If I can’t catch Ye Fan, I might just take it out on Tu Fei! she fumed inwardly.

"They’re not actually going to fight, are they?" Tu Fei muttered.

Ye Fan said in a low voice, "Fairy Qin, perhaps we can spar next time. I really should be going."

"I know why!" Tu Fei, the big mouth, arrived just in time. "Fairy Qin and little kid Ye were ’sparring,’ and it brought down the entire palace! She suffered some setbacks and now wants to settle the score with him."

The big black dog found him using its Spirit Communication-enhanced nose, bringing Tu Fei along as well.

"Can’t you just shut up? No one thinks you’re mute!" Ye Fan felt like strangling him.

"If it weren’t for your ridiculous nonsense, none of this would be happening!" Ye Fan shoved Tu Fei aside and shot towards the sky.

BOOM!

「Half a day later.」

"Wait up! Don’t run so fast!" Tu Fei yelled.

WOOF! The big black dog lunged at him.

This time, they successfully departed from the small world. Even after they had traveled a considerable distance, Tu Fei was still cursing, "You animal..."

Qin Yao’s face was scarlet. She was on the verge of exploding, her jade-like fingers clenched so tightly they turned white.

It was now evening. The great Fire Pearl was sinking in the west, and the sunset painted the mountain peaks crimson, enhancing the beauty of the place.

Just then, Jin Yan and the others landed, having also arrived at the location.

They waited the entire night, but Ye Fan still didn’t show up. It wasn’t until the next day, when the sky brightened considerably and the great Fire Pearl began its slow ascent from the east, that things changed.

"Who else but you!" Ye Fan wanted to slap him but managed to resist the urge. "Let’s go! We need to leave this small world, quickly!"

Jin Yan simply didn’t believe it and chided Tu Fei, "What nonsense are you spouting? Elder Sister Qin Yao practically has one foot in the Fourth Level Secret Realm! How could she possibly lose to him?"

"Fairy Qin, tell the others to withdraw. Let’s find a place for just the two of us to ’spar’," Ye Fan suggested, wanting to explain things to her privately.

However, Ye Fan was different. He possessed the Origin Qi foundation. Although they hadn’t openly shown it, they had been eyeing him covetously.

"Little girl, don’t be so worked up. Weren’t you eager for me to leave earlier? The opportunity is right here. Just send me out."

"This Emperor doesn’t like the look of him either. Might as well bury him alive," the big black dog snarled, baring its teeth.

"Tu Big Mouth, I really want to beat you to a pulp!" Ye Fan said, his expression grim.

"That kid hasn’t gotten himself into serious trouble, has he? This is demon clan territory, and he possesses the Origin Qi foundation. Many people are eager to get their hands on him," the Black Emperor said worriedly.

"What’s happening..." Tu Fei cried out.

"That’s right. I want to talk with you," Ye Fan said, walking directly inside and entering the palace complex.

"Naturally! They fought all night, and in the end, the Sacred Body manifested!" Tu Fei, clearly sensing something was off, decided to add more fuel to the fire with his nonsense.

"I have nothing more to say to you two!" Ye Fan turned away, fuming. Then, he sheepishly said to Qin Yao, "He’s an unreliable fellow who spouts utter nonsense. Just ignore him."

Not long after, sounds of an intense battle erupted from the palace, continuing for a long time before finally ceasing.

Far away, Tu Fei had already leaped into the sky. The big black dog, having boarded its Jade Boat, was relentlessly pursuing him.

"I saw it with my own eyes! If you don’t believe me, go see for yourself. That entire palace complex is now a pile of ruins. It even buried this damn dog alive, nearly suffocating it!" Tu Fei replied.

Tu Fei, also covered head to toe in dust and ash, crawled out from under the debris, cursing non-stop.

"That’s right, you can’t leave! Fight first, then we’ll talk!" Jin Yan was eager to see Ye Fan defeated.

Jin Yan sneered mockingly, "A toad lusting after a swan’s flesh. Now that you’ve failed, you want to slink away with your tail between your legs?"

"Damn it! I’m not drunk today! This definitely isn’t a bloody earthquake!" the big black dog cursed, struggling as it clawed its way out of the rubble.

Unfortunately, the members of the demon clan wouldn’t let him pass. They blocked him as if guarding against a thief. Although they didn’t attack, they simply wouldn’t allow him to leave.

"Little kid Ye, I’m doing this for your own good!"

Tu Fei, fleeing in disarray from the big black dog, was already far away but still argued, "You’re the one who said it!"

"Hey, calm down! What on earth did you do that was so outrageous?" Tu Fei asked.

Jin Yan, her radiant Feather Robe shimmering with light, looked doubtful. "Elder Sister Qin Yao, could there be some hidden reason for all this?"

This was a region of breathtaking beauty. Exotic flowers and rare herbs grew everywhere, bees hummed, and butterflies danced. A small stone arch bridge lay gracefully over a meandering stream of clear water.

Tu Fei and the big black dog wanted to help, but Ye Fan turned and fled. This was the demon clan’s territory; if a major battle erupted, they would be at a severe disadvantage.

Bai Feng, holding a feather fan and wearing a scholar’s silk scarf, was dressed in snow-white robes. He had an ethereal, otherworldly demeanor.

"Junior Brother Ye, you should just surrender. Let’s avoid any unpleasantness."

Only Jin Yan was reluctant to leave, but she couldn’t very well force her way in, so she departed, dejected.

"Elder Sister Qin Yao, fight him again! I refuse to believe you can’t beat him," Jin Yan urged.

This small world was picturesque: mountain ranges undulated like coiled dragons, lakes were scattered about like bright pearls, the vegetation was lush and vibrant, and the air was rich with Spiritual Qi.

Qin Yao was a cultivator at the Fifth Layer Heaven of the Dao Palace realm. Her strength was formidable, and her ancient techniques were astonishing. Ye Fan, only at the Second Layer Heaven, stood no chance of stopping her without fighting for his life; the outcome was certain.

"What did you do?" the demon clan young lady asked, her hostility towards Ye Fan palpable.

With that, he transformed into a wisp of an illusion, swift as wind and lightning, rushing towards the exit of this small world. Behind him, Qin Yao’s beautiful eyes, sharp as lightning, followed him like a shadow.

"I’ll go find Qingwu!" Tu Fei said.

Qin Yao was startled and flew out, graceful as an immortal. Her magnificent figure was on full display as she looked at Ye Fan. "You dare come to my residence..."

Her smile was captivating. Her black hair shimmered, and her skin was as white as jade—smooth and tender. Her eyes were mesmerizing, and her vibrant red lips were incredibly seductive, exuding an aura that could bewitch all living beings.

"It’s a complete misunderstanding! I really didn’t say anything improper. It was all that big mouth’s wild guesses and fabrications!" Ye Fan sent via voice transmission, desperate not to let the misunderstanding deepen.

"It’s you! How dare you come to my territory!" Jin Yan sneered.

Ye Fan retorted angrily, "Tu Big Mouth, you really deserve a beating! No wonder a dog is chasing and biting you!"

Their words betrayed no murderous intent, but if a real fight broke out, it would be an entirely different story. If Ye Fan were struck, his Heart Spirit would undoubtedly be annihilated.

These three were all geniuses at the Fifth Layer Heaven of the Dao Palace realm, on the verge of breaking through to the Four Extremes Secret Realm at any moment. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn’t have intervened.

"Brother Ye, rest assured. We will exercise restraint and not harm your life."

Qin Yao’s expression remained tranquil. "No, he cannot leave yet."

"Damn it, kid, you’re insulting me! What do you mean, being chased and bitten by a dog?" the big black dog growled, annoyed.

"It’s nothing!" Qin Yao replied calmly, clearly not wanting to escalate the matter.

However, he couldn’t bring himself to engage Qin Yao in a life-or-death battle, so he could only flee.

"That animal!" Tu Fei cursed as well.

"What did I say that was so wrong?" Tu Fei pondered for a moment, then his eyes widened in realization, and he shrieked, "Could it be... trouble caused by the night? You two... Heavens! You animal!"

"How do I deserve a beating? Everything I said is completely true," Tu Fei countered.

"No! You can’t leave yet!" Qin Yao snapped.

"This kid must have stirred up huge trouble. I’ve never seen him flee in such a sorry state," the big black dog concluded.

"Little kid Ye, what’s wrong? Why are you running?" Tu Fei shouted.

Ku Zhu, in a green robe, exuded a natural, refreshing, and simple elegance.

The old madman’s footwork was divinely exquisite and unparalleled, comparable to the Celestial Roc Extreme Speed. Ye Fan pushed it to its absolute limit and quickly reached the exit of this small world.

Soon, from the beautiful, distant mountain landscape, three streams of demonic aura surged and sped towards them.

Her words were still gentle, and her delicate, pretty face looked as if water could drip from it. Her eyes were also captivating, but one could sense a tempest brewing beneath the calm.

Qin Yao said nothing, her long dress billowing as she gave chase, looking like an immortal gliding over water—an incredibly captivating sight.

"Nothing of the sort! That guy is completely fabricating things, just spouting nonsense."

When they once again arrived at Qin Yao’s residence, they heard a tremendous BOOM! The entire palace complex suddenly collapsed, and the unlucky big black dog, which had just rushed inside, was buried alive.

"Can you just shut your mouth completely?!" Ye Fan couldn’t help but curse him, "I’ll... You... Ugh!"

"Why not?" Jin Yan asked, puzzled.

However, Ye Fan ultimately vanished into the depths of the small world with sheer speed, leaving his pursuers behind.

Suddenly, both man and dog halted. They heard a loud crash from behind them. The mountain peak trembled. Ye Fan shot skyward, fleeing rapidly. Qin Yao, her dark hair flying and white dress fluttering, was in hot pursuit.

However, Ye Fan sensed that something was terribly amiss; he felt a murderous intent. He hurriedly explained, "Don’t listen to him! He’s just a big mouth!"

"Alright, then. We’ll wait for you at the exit of the small world," Tu Fei replied, and he and the big black dog flew off swiftly.

"They don’t seem to have any intention of attacking us. I think you need to personally visit Qin Yao’s residence and let her vent her anger properly," Tu Fei suggested.

Ye Fan naturally had no desire to get entangled with her. "Nothing much. I’ve been a guest here for a long time and wish to depart. Fairy Qin is just seeing me off."

"How about we just let this go? Fairy Qin, you’re a magnanimous person. It’s just one lost match, right? You can spar with little kid Ye another time when you’re free. He and I really should be leaving now," Tu Fei said, trying to act as a peacemaker.

Qin Yao’s gauze dress trailed on the ground, unable to conceal her stunning figure. She approached lightly, and a jade-like hand rested on his shoulder. Her red lips parted as she asked, "What ’sparring’ are you talking about?!"

"Originally, it was nothing! It’s all because of your damn rambling!" Ye Fan gritted his teeth.

"No!" Qin Yao replied, flitting like a celestial butterfly as she gracefully continued her pursuit.

"No need. I’ll go find Qin Yao," Ye Fan shook his head and flew directly towards Qin Yao’s cultivation grounds.

However, these words took on an entirely different meaning in Qin Yao’s ears. She was infuriated, gritting her teeth. "You little scoundrel! Playing innocent after taking advantage of me! Today, I’ll skin you alive!"

"Damn it! Why isn’t that brat back yet?" the Black Emperor grumbled, thoroughly dissatisfied. The sky had completely darkened, making it clear they wouldn’t be able to leave today.

At this moment, Qin Yao’s dark hair danced lightly. Her face was flushed crimson, and her beautiful eyes were wide with a murderous glint. She clenched her pearly white teeth, struggling to maintain her composure.

"You all can return. It’s nothing serious; I will handle it myself," Qin Yao said, glancing at them.

"Stop! Don’t you dare run!" Jin Yan yelled.

Just then, Ye Fan sent a voice transmission: "You two head back first. I’ll find you later."

However, they waited and waited, but Ye Fan never appeared.

At this moment, as the great Fire Pearl ascended, Ye Fan stood bathed in the morning glow, his form tinged with a brilliant radiance. "Let’s go," he said. "We should leave quickly."

She raised her delicate hand, sending a five-colored screen of light hurtling towards Ye Fan.

"You animal! Don’t even think about following me to Jade Lake! I’m afraid you’ll stir up trouble..."

"Little kid Ye, a man should be magnanimous and considerate of women. What’s the big deal about losing one match?" Tu Fei chimed in, feigning support.

"Elder Sister Qin Yao, what happened?" From a distance, a golden figure rushed over. It was the demon clan’s young lady, Jin Yan, fluttering like a butterfly in her golden Feather Robe as she approached.

Several beams of golden light shot into the sky, flying towards distant mountain peaks as she transmitted the information.

Jin Yu wore a golden Daoist robe that shone brilliantly. He had an imposing aura, and when his eyes opened and closed, flashes of light, like electricity, sparked within them.

"How is that possible? Elder Sister Qin Yao, is this true? You were defeated by someone merely at the Second Layer Heaven of the Dao Palace realm?" Jin Yan was incredulous, her expression a mask of disbelief.

Behind him, Jin Yan, Bai Feng, Jin Yu, and Ku Zhu pursued relentlessly, their murderous intent permeating the air and roiling the heavens.

"Tu Big Mouth, stop slandering me!" Ye Fan rebuked.