The moment Ye Jingyu opened his eyes, two blinding beams of light shot out, so dazzling that both Jiu Feng and Gui Jianchou suddenly felt as if they weren't looking at a pair of eyes, but two suns. Gui Jianchou forced back the stinging sensation. As one of the most outstanding figures among the younger generation of Jiuzhou, how could he not even dare to meet Ye Jingyu's gaze head-on?

But when he looked into Ye Jingyu’s eyes again, he found that those two suns had vanished. His eyes were no longer so bright; instead, they resembled a swirling nebula, seemingly poised to suck in his very soul. "Pfft..." A mouthful of fresh blood erupted instantly.

Gui Jianchou was alarmed and quickly circulated the True Essence within his body to suppress the discomfort churning in his chest. The shock in his heart could not be calmed, yet Gui Jianchou was unwilling to concede defeat so easily. He steadied his mind and looked toward Ye Jingyu once more, only to find that he now looked no different from an ordinary person.

There was no energy aura emanating from his body, nor did his massive soul presence reappear. How could this seemingly ordinary person before him possess such mesmerizing, otherworldly eyes? Doubt filled Gui Jianchou’s mind, and he scrutinized Ye Jingyu again, but still found nothing amiss.

Ye Jingyu truly seemed indistinguishable from a common man. "A'Yu..." On the other hand, Jiu Feng cared little for Ye Jingyu's condition; as long as he was awake, nothing else mattered. "Jiu Feng..." Ye Jingyu opened his eyes and saw the haggard Jiu Feng lingering by his side, holding a towel, clearly having been wiping his body.

A surge of emotion warmed his heart. "You're finally awake. I knew you would wake up, A'Yu..." Hearing Ye Jingyu's voice, Jiu Feng finally realized this wasn't a dream; Ye Jingyu was truly awake.

She instantly threw herself into his embrace and burst into unrestrained sobs. She cried with such sorrow, such relief, such pent-up grievance... For days, she had prayed every moment, every second, for Ye Jingyu to wake up, yet he showed no response.

Her heart had long been overburdened with every conceivable emotion. Now that Ye Jingyu was conscious, all those feelings erupted at once, and she could hold them back no longer, weeping uncontrollably. Feeling Jiu Feng's trembling body, sensing the cool yet utterly tender tears wetting him, Ye Jingyu felt a complex tangle of emotions.

Facing such a devoted soul, what should he do? At this moment, Gui Jianchou saw Ye Jingyu truly awake, and profound shock registered in his eyes. However, upon seeing Jiu Feng immediately fall into Ye Jingyu's arms, the shock in his gaze was replaced by fury.

He wanted to step forward and stop her, but as a leading figure among the young generation of the Rakshasa Gate, if he lacked such composure now, how could his Martial Dao cultivation ever progress further? Grimly suppressing the anger in his heart, he took a deliberate step forward and spoke coldly, "Junior Sister, now that he is awake, you should return with me!" Hearing Gui Jianchou's voice, Jiu Feng suddenly became aware of the situation. She hastily choked back her sobs and pulled away from Ye Jingyu's embrace.

Wiping her tears, she turned to Ye Jingyu and introduced him, "A'Yu, this is my Senior Brother, Gui Jianchou. We owe him everything for saving you this time!" Ye Jingyu slowly raised his head, offered Gui Jianchou a faint smile, and then spoke slowly, "Thank you, Brother Gui, for saving me!" His tone was even, betraying little genuine gratitude. He clearly remembered that facing Xuanyuan Jing's Day's End Sword back then, if the moon wheel that formed on his brow hadn't blocked the blow, he would have been cut down and never survived to this day.

If this fellow truly wanted to save him, he should have blocked that sword directly at the time, instead of seizing the opportunity to strike at Xuanyuan Jing. How could Ye Jingyu possibly be truly grateful to such a person? "No need.

I only did so because I promised Junior Sister. Now that you are well, Junior Sister should return with me!" Gui Jianchou replied coldly, completely disregarding Ye Jingyu's implied lack of thanks. Indeed, Ye Jingyu harbored no feeling of obligation either.

"Senior Brother, A'Yu has just woken up, and his body still needs recovery. Could I possibly stay a few more days to look after him? Once he is completely restored, I will naturally return!" Hearing Gui Jianchou, Jiu Feng stood up and addressed her Senior Brother.

"Impossible. The Mingyan Tower has been unattended for over ten days. Master will be returning soon, and you must go back immediately.

As for him, I will arrange someone to look after him!" Gui Jianchou stated coldly. "Mingyan Tower? You've been managing the Mingyan Tower?

You are the rumored Miss Jiu?" The moment he heard the words Mingyan Tower, Ye Jingyu’s expression shifted slightly. He never expected the silent owner of the Mingyan Tower to be Jiu Feng. "Mhm..." Jiu Feng nodded gently.

"Then you are a disciple of the Rakshasa Gate?" Hearing Jiu Feng nod, Ye Jingyu recalled the alluring conjectures. "Mhm..." Jiu Feng nodded gently once more. Ye Jingyu forcefully suppressed the shock in his heart and looked up at Gui Jianchou.

In that instant, he finally understood the other man's identity. Gui Jianchou, the most exceptional disciple among the young generation of the Rakshasa Gate? When he heard Xuanyuan Jing's name before, why hadn't it clicked?

"Why did you join the Rakshasa Gate?" Having figured everything out, Ye Jingyu asked curiously. "It's a long story. I'll tell you slowly later, okay?" Jiu Feng said tenderly.

"Very well!" Ye Jingyu nodded. "Junior Sister, are you planning to defy a master's command?" Seeing the two of them engaged in their affectionate exchange, completely ignoring his presence, a fresh wave of anger washed over Gui Jianchou. Hearing Gui Jianchou's icy voice, Ye Jingyu's brow flickered, just about to interject, but Jiu Feng spoke first, "Senior Brother, I beg you to let me stay and accompany A'Yu a little longer.

He truly needs care right now. At most, seven days. After seven days, I promise to return to the Mingyan Tower!" "Hmph..." Seeing Jiu Feng's persistence, Gui Jianchou let out a cold snort and simply turned away, departing.