Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Bluetile Courtyard.

Cloud Mist's face was pale. As she looked at the weakened Qin Yu who was laying down on a bed, she had a worried expression.

When Cloud Boundless opened his eyes she hurriedly asked, "Clan Elder, how is he?"

"He's not going to die." Cloud Boundless lightly said. But, he couldn't help but furrow his eyebrows together. This brat had nearly been beaten into pieces. Torn skin and muscles were one thing, but he had at least several dozen broken bones. Even for the abyssal demon race that possessed tyrannical bodies, these were severe injuries.

But for some unknown reason, he thought there was something strange about these injuries…and, this brat Qin Yu's vitality was exuberant and lively to the point of being scary. It didn't match up at all.

Was he faking it?

But that wasn't right. This boy might have some skills, but it was impossible to fake his strength. In the face of a top class Demon Commander that could condense a Dominion, being beaten to a pulp was natural.

If it was said that Qin Yu could proficiently pretend to be injured even while fighting at such a high level…Cloud Boundless couldn't believe it.

"Hu…" Cloud Mist let out a breath, happiness lighting up her features. "That's good, that's wonderful!"

Cloud Boundless' eyebrows tightened further. He looked at her and quietly said, "Cloud Mist, he knows?"

Cloud Mist was stunned. She slowly nodded, "Yes, Clan Elder…" Although the two didn't state what they were talking about, they both knew.

Seeing Cloud Boundless' expression become increasingly dignified, Cloud Mist quickly said, "Clan Elder, Qin Yu should have already known. He helped me today at the City Lord Mansion."

She reiterated everything that happened before. "So, I believe that Qin Yu has no intention of harming the old King's lineage, otherwise he wouldn't have needed to save me so many times. He could have just stood to the side and done nothing."

Cloud Boundless shook his head without expression, "I acknowledge that what you say makes perfect sense, and perhaps Qin Yu has no intention of harming my old King's lineage. But, just because that is true now doesn't mean it will remain true in the future. The survival of the old King's lineage cannot tolerate the smallest mistake! Therefore, even if he saved you multiple times before, all I can do is repay graciousness with enmity!"

Bang -

Killing intent erupted from his body. The temperature in the air fell crazily as a layer of white frost appeared on Qin Yu's body.

"Clan Elder!" Cloud Mist cried out loud, her face pale with shock and anger. She stood in front of Qin Yu, "I won't let you kill him!"

Cloud Boundless roared out loud, "Cloud Mist, move out of the way! I know that my actions are despicable and worthy of contempt, but for the safety and sake of the family, I have no other choice!"

Cloud Mist shook her head, "If you want to kill him, then kill me first…I will not move!"

"Cloud Mist!" Cloud Boundless was breathless with anger, his voice shivering as he spoke, "Don't force my hand. He knows our greatest secret. He cannot be allowed to live!"

Lying down on the bed and covered in white frost, Qin Yu sighed inwardly. If he didn't know that this old bastard wholeheartedly wanted to give Cloud Mist to him, he might have fallen for his trickery.

The truth was simple. Cloud Boundless wanted him to marry and conceive children. Was it possible that Qin Yu wouldn't know the sex of the person he went to bed with? It was impossible to conceal this.

So this was something that Qin Yu would discover sooner or later.

At most, today's situation could only be regarded as Qin Yu having caught the weakness of the old King's lineage before he boarded their carriage.

This was a serious matter. If someone with ill intent knew this secret, the entire old King's lineage might be done for.

But Qin Yu wasn't alive and jumping around outside. He was in an 'unconscious' state within Bluetile Courtyard.

He was right in front of Cloud Boundless, so was there a need to be so anxious?

With this old snake's temper, his first thought might be to lock Qin Yu up and use him as a 'breeding machine'.

Killing him? That was…far too wasteful!

Moreover, drawing back 10,000 steps, even if Cloud Boundless wanted to kill him, there was no need to make such a fuss about it.

Yet, he put on such a performance as if this was a last resort he was forced into and engaged in a shouting contest with Cloud Mist. There were ways to quietly kill him, so why fight with Cloud Mist?

Thus, everything that was happening right now was nothing but a deliberate act.

This old freak, he might not be able to determine whether Qin Yu's injuries were real or not, but he had definitely discovered that Qin Yu had 'awakened'.

His current behavior was something he was deliberately showing to him, as if saying 'you might have saved Cloud Mist's life, but right now Cloud Mist is also saving your life'.

Everyone was equal now!

Don't even think about taking this favor and doing anything with it! You had better be obedient and follow orders, otherwise, you will be tidied up as per usual!

Hum hum, a crafty old man was a crafty old man; he wasn't even willing to suffer a small loss. He had prepared for everything!

Mm…but why can I accurately guess his thoughts? And so clearly and completely at that?

Could I also be this type of person? No no no, that can't be it. At most I can be called witty and intelligent. I definitely wouldn't do something so shameless.

Cursing Cloud Boundless inwardly, Qin Yu 'groaned' and slowly opened his eyes. "Ugh…where am I?"

"Ahh!" Cloud Mist spun around, worry and concern in her eyes. "You're awake?"

Cloud Boundless had no expression. But when he looked at Qin Yu and then at Cloud Mist's actions, he couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Women were indeed women. They were far too emotional at times. Normally they were fine, but once they met a man that entered their heart, their brain would start getting muddled!

Hum hum!

Fortunately, there is me, the great and wise Cloud Boundless! No matter how cunning this brat Qin Yu is, he can forget causing a stir!

"Mm, Miss Cloud Mist…ah…the Clan Elder is also here. I was disrespectful…" Qin Yu said. He tried to move, but he staggered over and his complexion paled further.

Cloud Mist said, "There is no need to be so courteous. The Clan Elder doesn't care about such things."

Cloud Boundless let loose a bright and fake smile. He said, "That's right, I indeed do not care about such shallow and trivial rituals. But when it comes to important matters that concern the life and death of my family, I have no choice but to care about it. Qin Yu, if I kill you today, do you have any complaints?"

Qin Yu secretly cursed this old bastard; he was trying to force him to take a stand. To say that this was repaying graciousness with enmity wasn't going too far at all.

Just you wait, I will remember this. When there is a chance in the future, I will have you understand how fierce I am!

But right now…beggars can't be choosers. I can only temporarily lower my head…

"Cough…Clan Elder, I'm not too sure what you mean…"

Cloud Boundless rolled his eyes. Why are you pretending to be innocent now? It was one thing when you were pretending to be asleep, but now that you're awake, be a good little boy and admit it! Don't make me anxious otherwise I'll have to teach you a lesson!

Cloud Boundless smiled and said, "Do you really not know?"

Qin Yu bitterly smiled, "I accidentally discovered Miss Cloud Mist's status, but it really was unintentional. And I have no intention of harming the old King's lineage."

Cloud Boundless coldly sneered, "There's no need to say such meaningless words. I have already played with such things enough in my youth. In this world, only the dead can keep secrets!"

"Clan Elder!" Cloud Mist angrily shouted, her face flushing red. When she looked at Qin Yu's incomparably weak appearance, her heart raced with worry. Even now he was being like this. "I will not allow you to harm Qin Yu. Please don't have me repeat this a third time!"

Cloud Boundless snorted and didn't respond. He looked at Qin Yu, as if ordering him to hurry up.

Qin Yu clenched his teeth inwardly. This old freak, if it weren't for the fact that I need to enter the Nightmare Ancestral Land, I would have already flipped the table. Do you believe it or not? I'm not that easy to mess around with!

Do you know what a 10,000 foot tall titan true body is? If you don't, do you know what an Elder of the Demon Dragon Clan is!?

Qin Yu rose up and lightly coughed. He put on a grateful expression and said, "I thank Miss Cloud Mist for protecting me. I am deeply indebted to you…now, this can be considered as you having saved my life…"

"Humph! That might not necessarily be true!" Cloud Boundless said, feeling smug and satisfied. This boy was at least tactful enough to know to offset his graciousness with another. Then, he paused. This brat was unexpectedly able to guess his thoughts, meaning that his intelligence was sufficiently good. He couldn't allow himself to be negligent. As he thought this, his eyes turned colder and he said, "Qin Yu, on behalf of Cloud Mist risking her life to protect you, I can forgive this and give you a way out!

"In this world, it is true that only the dead can keep secrets. But, you can reluctantly trust those that are on your side. If you marry Cloud Mist and become a son-in-law of my old King's lineage, you two shall share the same interests. If that happens, I will show mercy and look past this!"

Cloud Mist wanted to say something but she was silenced by a glare from Cloud Boundless. Then, Cloud Boundless stared at Qin Yu and said, "Remember, this is my bottom line. If you dare to have any other thoughts, I promise you I will tear you into shreds and grind you to dust so that you have no corpse left remaining!"

When he finished speaking he turned and left. The door shut with a bang, leaving only Qin Yu and Cloud Mist inside.

The atmosphere…had become a little awkward.