Why was it like this? Why would a small, insignificant act of kindness be something Su Yunying remembered so vividly?
Thinking of this, Shen Zhao, with a profoundly complicated feeling, continued to flip through the diary, reading each page.
…I have a new goal, to become the tenth Empress of the Nine Realms. Only by becoming an Empress myself might I be qualified to stand and speak before Brother Shen.
I also want to be like him, using my own abilities to bravely save the common people from their suffering, creating a safe harbor for the displaced mortals.
But, will doing this bother him? After all, I can see that Brother Shen loves the Empress very much.
…So the person who is close to the Empress is called Lin Feng? Tsk tsk, how could there be such a despicable man in the world?
They're already married, yet he shamelessly tries to meddle and ruin their lives. How good could such a person possibly be?
No wonder every time he causes trouble, Shen-gege has to teach him a lesson, serves him right! Hahaha!
...This Lin Feng is so disgusting. I'm so disgusted by him, and yet he still wants to get close?
Does he think every woman in the world will be charmed by that face of his that looks just like a woman's?
Sorry, I feel like throwing up just looking at him. Shen-gege is much more pleasing to look at; he's never affected and always gets things done.
This guy has no skills at all, except for hanging around women all day long. I really don't understand what the Empress sees in him?
To put it bluntly, what was it called again? Right, a male concubine, a gigolo, repulsive, utterly repulsive.
...Shen-gege is going to war again. I heard he's going to deal with the terrifying Nine Underworlds Realm.
Everyone thinks Shen-gege will die this time, but I believe Shen-gege will definitely return victorious.
Should I go help him?
Never mind. With my cultivation, I'd only be a burden. What I should do is stop that Lin Feng from interfering with Shen Zhao's plan.
But, how should I do that?
I've got it. I'll just come clean with him. I'll find a way to tell him that I possess the Mystic Phoenix Bloodline. He'll definitely come after me once he finds out.
That way, Lin Feng won't have time to cause trouble for Shen Zhao.
With my current Supreme Realm cultivation, I should be able to hold my own against him, right?
No matter. I hope Shen Zhao will return victorious from this expedition. Please, God, I beg you, don't let anything happen to him.
...My god, I can't believe it. The Empress Yintian's mind is even more terrifying than it seems. Her actions...
It's so different from the rumors. If I can survive, I must tell Shen-gege about her other side, so he can stay away from her…
The diary entry ended abruptly here, the remaining content seemingly erased by a mysterious force.
As for what happened next, it wasn't hard to imagine.
Su Yunying was naturally pure and kind-hearted. Without guidance from a master and with an unstable foundation, she couldn't possibly compete with the scheming and ruthless Lin Feng and the others. She ultimately met a tragic end.
It turned out that he had only done a small, insignificant favor. He never expected Su Yunying to remember it for a lifetime. If not for this diary, he wouldn't have recalled this forgotten memory.
In the Nine Lives Reincarnation Path, to complete the system's tasks and out of a desperate unwillingness to accept fate, Shen Zhao set all subsequent rebirth save points on the day Yu Xiyan ascended the throne, never paying attention to anything that happened before.
If he hadn't, in his ninth life, suddenly realized and decided to abandon the system, Su Yunying's fate would have undoubtedly been repeated.
But, just two bowls of noodles? Was it really worth sacrificing her life to repay him?
Did he deserve this from her?
How could this girl be so foolish!
So, Lin Feng killed Su Yunying because she had taken the initiative to make an enemy of him to help him! If she hadn't provoked Lin Feng and his group, she wouldn't have died.
Thinking of this, Shen Zhao felt extremely ironic.
He had poured his heart and soul into Yu Xiyan, but Yu Xiyan had done the same for him.
The help he had given Su Yunying back then wasn't even one millionth of what he had done for Yu Xiyan.
But this was enough for her to remember for a lifetime.
Thinking of the scene when he first met Su Yunying in this life, Shen Zhao immediately took out the three spirit crystals and observed them carefully.
Sure enough, these three spirit crystals bore the inscription "Jing'an Division," the very same ones from the purse he'd given to Su Yunying back then.
So, all these years, these three spirit crystals had remained with her?
Yet, when she'd taken them out and held them before him, not only had he failed to recognize them, but he'd also threatened her, intending to sell her…
Thinking of this, Shen Zhao's nose tingled, and his eyes began to redden slightly, his fists clenching subtly.
But he forced himself to hold back the tears.
"If someone gives me an inch, I'll give them a hundred feet!"
"Su Yunying, in this life, I will raise you to a height that all beings will look up to, a realm beyond reach."
"On your path to becoming the Empress, I, Shen Zhao, will provide my full support!"
At this moment, Shen Zhao no longer treated Su Yunying's plan to become the Empress with a playful attitude. His eyes became exceptionally resolute and calm as he began to seriously formulate the strategic plan for the next steps.
Besides that, there was another question.
How did this diary appear here?
On the other side, Su Yunying and Liang Hao met up and were together filling their water bottles with the spirit spring water.
"Unbelievable fortune! This spirit spring is even purer than the cleansing pool of my Heavenly Creation Sect. Once consumed, it will definitely accelerate the absorption of spiritual energy.
If it's used with the Mystic Spirit Fruit, it could boost one's cultivation by at least two or three ranks. Little sister, you might even be able to touch the threshold of the Nirvana Realm."
Liang Hao was extremely excited. Today, in this canyon, he had found the Mystic Spirit Fruit, this spirit spring, and the materials for forging an Emperor-Grade Spirit Sword that Shen Zhao had mentioned. He felt like he had the protagonist's script, his face full of disbelief.
Compared to the others, Su Yunying was much calmer. "Yes, we should cherish this opportunity. Where's the elder brother?"
"He seems to have something on his mind. He's resting under the Mystic Spirit Fruit tree and asked me to come over first."
Upon hearing this, Su Yunying immediately filled several large pots with spirit spring water, and then said, "Then I'll go take a look. Elder brother, you can get busy."
"Alright, little sister, just go ahead. I'll fill a few more pots and then join you and elder brother."
Su Yunying didn't say much more and went directly to the Mystic Spirit Fruit tree to find Shen Zhao.
Approaching the Mystic Spirit Fruit tree, Shen Zhao stood tall and proud, gazing at the sea of clouds rolling over the peaks from the edge of the cliff, lost in thought.
"Elder brother, you've got something on your mind, according to elder brother. Can you tell me about it?"
Su Yunying still walked with a light and graceful step, strolling over to Shen Zhao's side.
"Sigh…"
Shen Zhao sighed softly. Facing Su Yunying again, his heart was truly filled with mixed emotions.
"What's wrong, Boss?"
Su Yunying had never seen Shen Zhao in this state before and found it a little hard to get used to.
Shen Zhao shook his head, his expression serious. "I'm fine. I just remembered some past events, and it made me a bit emotional."
"Then don't think about it." Su Yunying smiled and handed the spirit spring to Shen Zhao. "Boss, look what I found. This spring water contains rich spiritual essence. If you drink it, it will definitely greatly increase your cultivation."
Shen Zhao turned his head and stared at Su Yunying's exquisite and beautiful face, not responding for a long time.
Su Yunying felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by Shen Zhao, and thought she had said something wrong. She immediately added, "Of course, if Boss doesn't like to drink plain water,
"That would be great for brewing wine. We should check out a nearby town later... Boss, what's wrong? Do I have something on my face? Why are you staring at me?"
Shen Zhao frowned slightly, then slowly said, "I was thinking about where your Empress's palace should be built."
Su Yunying breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this, and said with a smile, "Boss, I was just kidding. I just said 'Empress' casually. I know I don't have that kind of fate."
"How about Sea of Heaven Phoenix Island?"
Su Yunying's words came to an abrupt halt, and she looked at Shen Zhao in disbelief.
"Not satisfied? Then Dao Domain Supreme Peak?"
"No, I..."
"Or Seven Colored Saint Cliff?"
"How about Flowing Cloud Rock?"
Su Yunying was a bit flustered. The places Shen Zhao mentioned were all blessed lands, brimming with spiritual energy and abundant with fortune—perfect sacred grounds.
She hadn't even dared to dream of coveting such ethereal sacred realms.
Seeing that Su Yunying hadn't responded yet, Shen Zhao chuckled softly, "Forget it, let's not make things so complicated.
How about we just build an Empress Palace in each of these places? You can live wherever you like, as long as you're happy."
"Boss, what's gotten into you? Don't scare me, I'm a little scared of you like this…"
"Don't worry, I'm perfectly clear-headed. Since I've decided to help you ascend to the Empress's position, I'll definitely do my best to achieve it. You deserve the best in the world."
Shen Zhao said each word deliberately, "I will make you the peak that everyone in the Nine Underworlds Realm looks up to. The entire continent will use your name as a legend."
"But please give me some time. I will do my best to help you realize this wish as soon as possible!"
Hearing these words, Su Yunying was deeply shocked and didn't know what to do for a moment.
Although Shen Zhao had treated her well since they had been together, he had never made any such blatant promises to her.
This, in turn, flustered her.
"Senior Brother, I, I don't care about those things, I..."
"Don't overthink it. You deserve to have everything. Believe in yourself, and please believe in me!"
Shen Zhao stepped to Su Yunying's side and said gently, word by word, "From today on, I, Shen Zhao, will fully protect your path to becoming the Empress.
Even if gods and demons block the way ahead, I will use my bloodied body to flatten them, paving a smooth road for you!"
In an instant, Su Yunying's heart fluttered.
She quickly covered her mouth, but the tears still streamed down her face.
"Boss, I really don't need you to do those things for me, and I don't want to see you take risks for me.
As long as... as long as I can stay by your side and spend more time with you, and you don't hate me... I'll be content... really..."
Shen Zhao gently wiped away the tears from her eyes, and then smiled faintly, "Don't think about anything else, just do what you want to do. I will be your strongest support."
Su Yunying bit her lip lightly, nodding silently.
A warm current flowed through her heart, an experience she had never had before.
"Alright, stop standing around like a fool, quickly find a place to settle down. We'll be staying in this canyon for a few days."
"Huh? We're staying here?"
"The Mystic Spirit Fruit isn't ripe yet. Also, I need to upgrade your Lone Goose and forge an Emperor-Grade Spirit Sword. With these, you'll definitely win the Southern Region Immortal Martial Competition!"
"Okay, I'll do whatever you say, boss. I'll go find a place nearby to camp out!"
Su Yunying's delicate face flushed slightly. Remembering Shen Zhao's promise, she felt sweet and warm inside.
Watching Su Yunying's departing figure, Shen Zhao clenched his fists, his eyes becoming incredibly sharp.
"I swear in this life, you won't suffer any harm.
No matter who it is, if they dare to touch a single hair on your head..."
Shen Zhao's fists tightened, veins popping, his gaze fiercely resolute.
"I will make sure they suffer eternal damnation!"
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