"Ao~~"
Tianshan light White Tiger examined the Candle Dragon Vessel on Zhou Haoyu's wrist carefully. After thinking it over, it still agreed to Zhou Haoyu's request.
The request was to allow Mu Ningxue to form a contract with the little White Tiger.
"Xue'er, this Earth Holy Spring and the Galaxy Vein are for you. They should be enough to help your Summoning Element break through to High-level."
To ensure Mu Ningxue successfully contracted the little White Tiger, Zhou Haoyu thought it safer to get her Summoning Element to High-level first.
"Earth Holy Spring?"
Mu Ningxue's face showed a hint of confusion. Wasn't the Earth Holy Spring a holy site in their Bo City? How could it be in Zhou Haoyu's possession?
"This Earth Holy Spring is different from the one in Bo City. Its purity is higher, and the energy within is useful for both High-level and Super-level Mages," Zhou Haoyu explained with a smile.
Mu Ningxue didn't question further. Whether it was from Bo City or not, it didn't matter now.
Led by Qin Yu'er, the three of them arrived at a hidden ice mountain cave.
The Tianshan Light White Tiger had already gone to find the little White Tiger. At its speed, it should arrive before nightfall.
Inside the cave, Mu Ningxue began closed-door meditation, while Zhou Haoyu walked over to Qin Yu'er.
"Qin Xuejie, if you're worried about being hunted by the Holy Court, I can help you deal with it."
Although Qin Yu'er had a tracking mark from the Holy Court, it wasn't difficult for Zhou Haoyu to erase it. It would just take some time, as this was a permanent mark from the Holy Court.
"You know I'm a heretic?"
Qin Yu'er was slightly surprised. Normally, when Mages encounter a heretic, they either avoid them at all costs or attack immediately.
Zhou Haoyu, however, was the complete opposite, showing no hint of hostility.
"I knew from the start."
Zhou Haoyu smiled faintly. For ordinary people, heretics are indeed troublesome, but in his eyes, a heretic was merely a definition.
"Impossible. Once defined as a heretic, it can never be changed."
A trace of melancholy flashed in Qin Yu'er's eyes.
Erasing a heretic status would be equivalent to slapping the Holy Court in the face. Regardless of right or wrong, there had never been a precedent of a heretic being cleared.
"Normally, that's true. But if you break through to Forbidden Curse, the Holy Court won't be able to touch you."
Zhou Haoyu revealed a meaningful smile.
Although the Tribunal and the Holy Court governed all Mages in the world, Forbidden Curse Mages were beyond their jurisdiction.
Once Qin Yu'er broke through to Forbidden Curse, only the Holy City would have the authority to judge her.
The Holy City was powerful, but Zhou Haoyu wasn't particularly afraid. As long as she didn't actively enter the Holy City, even if Michael personally came, Zhou Haoyu could ensure Qin Yu'er's safety.
"Break through to Forbidden Curse?"
Qin Yu'er's expression grew peculiar. Breaking through to Forbidden Curse wasn't so easy. No matter how strong the talent, once reaching Super-level, cultivation speed gradually slows. Moreover, among ten pinnacle Mages, not even one might reach Forbidden Curse.
"Qin Xuejie, as long as you agree to stay by my side, I can help you break through to Forbidden Curse."
Zhou Haoyu's gaze fixed directly on Qin Yu'er's ice-blue eyes.
Mu Ningxue was already difficult to win over; Qin Yu'er was undoubtedly even more so, so he had to try another approach.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu'er's pupils trembled slightly, a trace of emotion appearing on her face.
A Galaxy Vein alone was worth hundreds of millions, enough to open the hearts of most young female Mages.
A Star Sea Vein was even more priceless!
And breaking through to Forbidden Curse meant reaching the pinnacle of all Mages.
No Mage could remain calm when faced with the temptation of Forbidden Curse.
Seeing Qin Yu'er standing dumbfounded, Zhou Haoyu directly took out a small portion of Millennia Ice Marrow.
Originally, he had planned to reserve it for Mu Ningxue, but right now it was more appropriate for Qin Yu'er.
As long as Qin Yu'er broke through to Forbidden Curse, it would add another powerful combatant.
Of course, the premise was that Qin Yu'er agreed to his conditions.
The Millennia Ice Marrow was contained in a small porcelain vial. As soon as the cap was opened, a wave of chill immediately emanated from it.
Qin Yu'er's ice-blue eyes fixed on the vial. Judging from the ice-elemental energy, everything Zhou Haoyu said was true.
The contents of this little porcelain vial could indeed help an Ice-type Mage break through to Forbidden Curse.
"Once you break through to Forbidden Curse, your physical constitution issues will definitely be resolved. Talent is talent—it can't keep affecting you at the Forbidden Curse level forever," Zhou Haoyu continued.
Qin Yu'er wanted to agree immediately. The status of being an heretic had always been a thorn in her heart, a lingering knot.
Moreover, breaking through to Forbidden Curse would resolve her constitution problem.
From every angle, it was all benefit with no harm.
But after a moment of thought, Qin Yu'er shook her head. "Sorry, I can't agree right now."
Though she wanted to accept it, the thought of Zu Xingyi made her refuse.
Even though ten years had passed and Zu Xingyi might have already forgotten her, for even the slightest possibility, she didn't want to act rashly.
If she hadn't encountered Zu Xingyi, Qin Yu'er would most likely have accepted.
Zhou Haoyu smiled faintly. If Qin Yu'er had agreed immediately, he would have felt oddly unsettled.
"Qin Xuejie, opportunities aren't always available."
Zhou Haoyu's expression remained calm. For a woman like Qin Yu'er, excessive flattery was of no use.
He placed the Millennia Ice Marrow back into the Candle Dragon Vessel, then entered the cave to begin meditation.
Watching Zhou Haoyu's figure, Qin Yu'er realized he had already taken a place in her heart.
As for Zu Xingyi, he hadn't come to Tianshan in ten years—he had likely forgotten her.
If it weren't for Zhou Haoyu, she would still be frozen.
However, the relationship between Zhou Haoyu and Mu Ningxue was obvious, and she didn't want to be the third party.
Before nightfall, the Tianshan Light White Tiger arrived at the entrance of the ice mountain cave with the little White Tiger.
The little White Tiger had just entered the cave when it noticed Mu Ningxue, who had just finished her meditation.
In the next moment, it dashed toward Mu Ningxue like a streak of white lightning.
Just as it tried to leap into her arms, Zhou Haoyu caught it with one hand.
"Cheeky, huh? Dare to covet what's mine."
Mu Ningxue rolled her eyes. This guy was actually jealous over a little White Tiger.
"Yiya~~~!!"
The little White Tiger immediately bared its teeth and claws, trying to resist Zhou Haoyu's dominance.
The Tianshan Light White Tiger at the cave entrance broke into a cold sweat.
If this Emperor-level beast were enraged, their Tianshan White Tiger lineage might really be wiped out.
Since Zhou Haoyu hadn't donned his armor robe at this moment, the little White Tiger hadn't sensed any Emperor aura, which is why it acted so recklessly.
"Xue'er, your Summoning Element is already High-level. Try to form a contract with it."
Hearing it was to become Mu Ningxue's contracted beast, the little White Tiger showed no resistance or aversion. Instead, it nuzzled her princess boots with its head—a flattering gesture!
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