Chapter 981: Terrifying Creature

Feng Mo's injuries were neither severe nor light, but looking at his expression, there was no longer any anger; instead, he was filled with an uncontrollable excitement.

"Being able to meet the legendary Senior Brother Han Yi, these injuries were worth it," Feng Mo said, looking eagerly at Yun Che. "Senior Brother Yun Che, Senior Brother Han Yi actually left you a sound transmission imprint! That's incredibly enviable! Oh, and these Snow Silks..."

"Huh? Why are there so many?" Mu Xiaolan exclaimed in surprise, looking at the pile of Snow Silks Feng Mo held out.

"What do you expect? That Liu Hang has been doing this kind of thing for a long time, relying on Mu Yizhou's backing," Yun Che instructed Feng Mo. "Apart from the pill Mu Han Yi gave you, these Snow Silks are what Liu Hang owes you. You should keep them; even if you gave them to me, I wouldn't use them. Also, although Liu Hang seemed very sincere in admitting his mistake today, human nature is the hardest thing to change. Don't think for a moment that Liu Hang will truly reform. It's best to keep your distance from him in the future. If a similar situation arises again, you can always send me a sound transmission."

"Yes, I understand," Feng Mo nodded earnestly. "Senior Brother Yun Che, we only met once three months ago, yet today you were willing to stand up for me, even risking offending someone like Mu Yizhou... *Phew*, I won't say too many words of gratitude. I don't know when I can repay this great kindness, but if you ever need my help in the future, just say the word..." Feng Mo thumped his chest forcefully. "I'd die a thousand deaths without hesitation!"

"Forget about dying a thousand deaths. No matter how great the favor, it's not as important as your life, and besides, it was merely a small effort on my part. Go back and heal your injuries properly. Once you've recovered, cultivate diligently and strive to reach the peak of the Ice Snow Hall... Let them never dare to look down on our profound practitioners from the lower realms again."

"Haha, alright!" Feng Mo nodded vigorously, his blood surging with excitement.

After Feng Mo left, Mu Xiaolan began her usual nagging. "Yun Che! Why are you so stubborn and unchangeable? Couldn't you rein it in just a little? You almost caused another huge disaster! If we hadn't just happened to run into Senior Brother Han Yi, I don't know what you would have done... That was Mu Yizhou, the chief disciple of the First Ice Phoenix Palace! *Sigh*!"

Mu Xiaolan sighed, her heart filled with worry. Since Yun Che arrived in the Snow Song Realm, apart from the three months he spent cooped up in the Ice Phoenix Palace, he had only been outside for two days. On the first day, he caused chaos in the main Ice Snow Hall, crippling Mu Fengshu's nephew with an elbow. On the second day, he completely fell out with Mu Yizhou, offending him thoroughly...

Mu Xiaolan could barely imagine what other big troubles he would stir up next.

"Alright, I get it. I'll just stay cooped up in the Ice Phoenix Palace from now on," Yun Che grumbled.

"I'm your senior sister, after all! Even if you don't listen to me, at least... at least discuss things with me beforehand, okay?! You don't know anyone here, you don't even know who you're dealing with, so how can you avoid causing trouble? Hmph, it's not just about you getting lectured; you'll also cause Master a lot of trouble."

Mu Xiaolan vented her frustration at Yun Che, then suddenly changed her tone, whispering, "I wonder why Senior Brother Han Yi voluntarily left you a sound transmission imprint."

Her words were full of envy. As soon as she mentioned Mu Han Yi, Mu Xiaolan suddenly became excited. "Yun Che, didn't you see? Senior Brother Han Yi is truly incredibly good, isn't he? Most of the senior brothers and sisters in the Ice Phoenix Divine Hall are around fifty years old when they enter, and a large portion are direct or collateral descendants of the Ice Phoenix bloodline. But Senior Brother Han Yi, without the Ice Phoenix bloodline, passed the Divine Hall assessment at just over twenty years old, and this year he's not even thirty yet... Oh, I remember he's only twenty-seven or twenty-eight, and his cultivation is already close to the Divine Tribulation Realm! He's really amazing."

"..." Yun Che clenched his fists. Divine Tribulation Realm... That's truly enviable!

"But, despite how amazing Senior Brother Han Yi is, he's also incredibly kind to everyone. He never, ever uses his status to pressure others, nor does he bully anyone. In situations like today's, others would avoid getting involved, but Senior Brother Han Yi always steps forward personally to resolve things. Throughout the entire sect, no matter if they're disciples or elders, everyone praises Senior Brother Han Yi; no one dislikes him. For other disciples, entering the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect is a great honor. But elders often say that it's the sect's good fortune that a disciple like Senior Brother Han Yi appeared in the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect."

"Oh, everyone praises him, and no one dislikes him?" Yun Che raised a hand to tap his nose, murmuring, "Then this person is a little scary."

"Scary?" Yun Che's voice was very low, almost a mumble to himself, but Mu Xiaolan still heard it clearly and immediately retorted, displeased, "How can you use those two words to describe Senior Brother Han Yi? He just saved you! You, you, you... it's completely wrong of you to say that about him!"

Yun Che was unmoved by Mu Xiaolan's reaction, stating expressionlessly, "Mu Han Yi's impression is indeed excellent, almost to the point of being unreal. It's normal for people to offer help to those they know, or to willingly curry favor with the strong. But to be unfailingly kind to complete strangers, and to those far weaker than oneself, to resolve grievances, and to generously give out pills—and not just on occasion, but consistently... that's not something an ordinary person can achieve."

"Of course!" Mu Xiaolan readily agreed. "That's why Senior Brother Han Yi is so likable."

Yun Che continued, unperturbed, "In my understanding, there are probably only two types of people who would act like that. One type, you could say, is a reincarnation of a benevolent soul, a living Buddha incarnate, possessing compassion for all beings and a desire to save the world. Regardless of who they face, their status, strength, or whether they're good or evil, they will treat them with kindness, and even if they know the other person is utterly wicked, they would never stand by and watch them die. Such a person might sound incredibly naive, but they are worthy of being revered as a saint. However, such saints are exceedingly rare in this world; I've only ever met one in my life."

That was his master, Yun Gu.

"Moreover, such saints strongly reject malice and slaughter, and they don't harbor strong worldly desires. Therefore, they wouldn't pursue the profound way excessively; even if they cultivate, it's only to strengthen their bodies and better aid others in the world. But Mu Han Yi is so young, yet his profound cultivation is ridiculously high. Clearly, he has an intense pursuit of the profound way, so... he's obviously not that type of person."

"Then what's the second type?" Mu Xiaolan asked subconsciously.

"The second type," Yun Che paused slightly, his brow furrowing a little, "is a schemer with an extremely strong desire for power, and a cunning mind as deep as an abyss. Everything they do is to gather popular support before ascending to power, because popular support is the most powerful backing when combined with a high position."

Mu Xiaolan's eyes widened, and then she let out a soft "Hmph." "Nonsensical sophistry! How could Senior Brother Han Yi be the kind of person you're describing? Instead of thanking him, you're making up such twisted logic to slander him... Hmph, I think you're just jealous."

"...I am indeed very jealous of him," Yun Che twitched his lips. He was jealous of Mu Han Yi's Divine Tribulation Realm cultivation... He now dreamed of reaching the Divine Tribulation Realm as soon as possible! If he could reach the Divine Tribulation Realm before the Profound God Convention, he would not hesitate to agree, even if it meant halving his lifespan.

"Hmph, good that you admit it," Mu Xiaolan said, tilting her nose up. "But it's not surprising that you're jealous of Senior Brother Han Yi. After all, Senior Brother Han Yi has such high cultivation, is so kind, and is so handsome. Oh, and he's also a prince of the Northern Icewind Empire! After he entered the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect, his remarkable talent significantly elevated the Icewind Empire's status in the Snow Song Realm. If Senior Brother Han Yi wanted to inherit the throne, no one would object, not even the Crown Prince himself. However, Senior Brother Han Yi said he never thought about inheriting the throne; instead, he wants to stay in the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect forever."

Oh? Born into a royal family? Yun Che mused to himself. No wonder he possessed such an inherent nobility and aura; no wonder...

"By the way, you wouldn't happen to have a crush on him, would you?" Yun Che glanced at her, speaking seriously. "He just happened to leave me a sound transmission imprint, so I could help set you two up, you know. Hmm, Senior Sister Xiaolan is such a beauty; if you put in a little effort, Mu Han Yi shouldn't refuse, right? Even if you can't be his main wife, being a concubine to such a perfect man wouldn't be bad either."

"..." Mu Xiaolan's mouth fell open, and her face suddenly turned bright red. She blurted out, enraged, "You... you're talking nonsense again! How could I possibly..."

She turned her small face away and huffed, "I'm someone who intends to dedicate my entire life to Master; I wouldn't want any man."

As she spoke, Mu Xiaolan pressed her palms together, her face filled with longing. "If I could spend my entire life accompanying Master, just thinking about it makes me so happy. It's just... my parents definitely wouldn't agree. Who knows, they might force me to marry someday."

At the mention of her parents, a hint of concern appeared in her expression. Since entering the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect, she hadn't seen her parents, and she worried deeply about them.

Yun Che's gaze lingered on her face for a moment; he said nothing... This young girl's thoughts were quite dangerous.

"Besides, Senior Brother Han Yi already has someone he likes. I bet you're the only one in the entire sect who doesn't know," Mu Xiaolan said disdainfully.

"Someone he likes? You mean... he hasn't won her over?" Yun Che was a little curious. "Could there be a woman who doesn't see such a 'perfect' man? She can't be blind, can she?"

"Talking nonsense again," Mu Xiaolan said, glaring at him with what she believed was a very intimidating look. "That person is Senior Sister Fei Xue. Senior Brother Han Yi is the most outstanding male disciple in the entire sect, and Senior Sister Fei Xue is the most outstanding female disciple. She entered the Divine Hall even earlier than Senior Brother Han Yi, is several years younger than him, but her cultivation is even higher."

Younger in age, yet higher in cultivation—this clearly showed she surpassed Mu Han Yi.

"Senior Sister Fei Xue is also the Grand Elder's granddaughter and a direct descendant of the Ice Phoenix bloodline. And she's incredibly beautiful, like a fairy. It's no wonder Senior Brother Han Yi admires her. However, Senior Sister Fei Xue probably won't like Senior Brother Han Yi, and she probably... won't ever marry."

"Why?" Yun Che asked in surprise.

"Ice-attribute profound arts require the most tranquility. The higher the talent and cultivation, the more ethereal one's mind and soul become. Most importantly, Senior Sister Fei Xue, like Master, was born with the Ice Phoenix bloodline. It's fine for men, but if a woman with the Ice Phoenix bloodline were to... were to..." Mu Xiaolan's expression became unnatural for a moment, then she shook her head, forcefully skipping over the topic. "In any case, if she were to marry, her cultivation progress would slow down significantly! That's why Master never married in her entire life."

"...Then, the Sect Master, who is also the Great Realm King... she wouldn't have remained unmarried all this time, would she?" Yun Che asked cautiously.

"Of course!" Mu Xiaolan stated as a matter of course. "No one in the Snow Song Realm is worthy of the Great Realm King."

"............" Yun Che remained silent for a long time.

He remembered Mu Bingyun saying that the Snow Song Realm King had been in power for over ten thousand years.

In other words, the Snow Song Realm King was at least ten thousand years old... and had never married in her entire life.

*Phew*! A ten-thousand-year-old virgin... What a terrifying thought!