Joint Operation

Yun Yun was startled by Xiao Yu's question and then tried to act nonchalant as she said, "Yun Lan Sect's Sect Master Yun Yun and I are close friends!"

"You still haven't answered my question!" Yun Yun said, a bit annoyed. Xiao Yu smiled and replied, "What question?"

"You're a nine-star dou practitioner.Given your age, if I'm not mistaken, you should be around sixteen or seventeen, right?" Yun Yun asked.

Xiao Yu smiled faintly and said, "Yes, and so?"

"Don't you want to go to the Yun Lan Sect to learn advanced fighting techniques and cultivation methods?" Yun Yun continued, offering an enticing reason.

However, Xiao Yu shook his head. "I don't like being constrained. I prefer the freedom I have now."

Hearing this, Yun Yun didn't press further, and the conversation fell into silence. The cave was spacious, and after Yun Yun set up a simple bed on one side and lay down to rest, Xiao Yu ignored her. He and Little White returned to their bed, and Xiao Yu began to cultivate, forming hand seals.

The night passed quietly. When Xiao Yu finished his training, he saw Yun Yun walking in from outside. Xiao Yu asked, "What did you go out for?"

Yun Yun replied calmly, "I was scouting the surroundings. There's a cave at the top of a nearby mountain. I need your help with something."

"Are you talking about the sixth-tier magical beast, the Amethyst Winged Lion King?" Xiao Yu asked, surprised.

Yun Yun was astonished. "You know about the Amethyst Winged Lion King?"

Xiao Yu nodded. "I suggest you prepare more before confronting the Amethyst Winged Lion King. It's a sixth-tier beast with strength comparable to a four-star Dou Huang. Do you have the strength to face it?"

Yun Yun's delicate brows furrowed slightly. "The Amethyst Winged Lion King is roughly at the level of a two-star Dou Huang. With its powerful physical strength, it might be as strong as a four-star to five-star Dou Huang. But how do you know so much about it?"

"Never mind that. Just know that with your current strength, you won't be able to handle the Amethyst Winged Lion King," Xiao Yu said softly.

"No, I've been in these magical beast mountains for a long time. I can't delay any further. I have a plan and need your help!" Yun Yun insisted firmly.

"You're really something. Fine, I'll help, but I have conditions!" Xiao Yu said solemnly.

"What conditions? Tell me!" Yun Yun asked, raising her eyebrows.

Xiao Yu said slowly, "Since you're after the Amethyst Winged Lion King, you must be looking for the Purple Spirit Crystal in its cave, right?"

Yun Yun nodded. "Yes, I need that."

Xiao Yu continued, "My condition is that once you get the Purple Spirit Crystal, I want half of it!"

Yun Yun frowned but agreed after some thought. "That's fine. The Purple Spirit Crystal isn't needed in large quantities, so giving you a portion is acceptable."

"Now, tell me your plan!" Xiao Yu urged.

Yun Yun explained, "We'll work together. You'll go into the cave to get the Purple Spirit Crystal, while I'll draw the Amethyst Winged Lion King away!"

"Agreed!" Xiao Yu said without hesitation.

"Don't you need to consider it?" Yun Yun asked softly.

Xiao Yu replied, "What's there to consider? You'll handle the big guy, and I'll take care of the small one. It's no problem!"

Yun Yun let out a deep breath. "Fine, but your strength isn't enough. I'll need to temporarily boost you to the Dou Master level."

Xiao Yu shrugged. "Alright then!"

Accustomed to Xiao Yu's nonchalance and straightforwardness, Yun Yun didn't waste any more words. She placed her jade hand on Xiao Yu's back, and a surge of fighting spirit energy flowed into his body. The violent energy was controlled by Yun Yun to become gentle, and Xiao Yu felt his strength increase to around a six-star Dou Master level!

Yun Yun was surprised by Xiao Yu's capacity. She had planned to boost him to a two-star Dou Master level, but he absorbed a lot of energy and directly reached the six-star Dou Master level.

Xiao Yu turned and patted Little White's head, instructing, "I'm going out to handle something. You stay here and behave. Don't run around!"

Little White chirped in response, seemingly understanding. Xiao Yu smiled and then addressed Yun Yun, "Let's go!"

Yun Yun nodded and approached the edge of the cliff. As she was about to pull Xiao Yu along, she was surprised to see Xiao Yu's purple wings unfurling, matching her own azure wings. Seeing Yun Yun's astonished expression, Xiao Yu flaunted his wings and said, "How do you like these wings?"

Yun Yun shot him a glance and said, "I didn't expect you to have such a valuable flying technique. It seems you have some backing, no wonder you look down on the Yun Lan Sect!"

Xiao Yu didn't expect Yun Yun to think he had backing because of his flying technique, but he didn't bother explaining. "It has nothing to do with the Yun Lan Sect. I've heard that the disciples there are quite arrogant."

Yun Yun's expression changed, and she said sternly, "That's impossible!"

"Why is it impossible? I heard that Yun Lan Sect's Sect Master Yun Yun is the most arrogant!" Xiao Yu teased.

Yun Yun's face reddened as she retorted, "Who is slandering the Yun Lan Sect? I'll tear their mouths apart!"

"I was referring to the Sect Master. Why are you so worked up? It's as if I was talking about you!" Xiao Yu laughed.

Yun Yun, irritated by Xiao Yu's grin, said, "Yun Yun is my friend. If someone slanders her, I can't refute it?"

Xiao Yu shrugged. "Sure, sure. Let's get going!"

"Hmph!" Yun Yun huffed lightly and swiftly took off with her azure wings. Xiao Yu followed behind, smiling.

Yun Yun flew at great speed, leaving a blue streak in the sky. Although she was clearly displeased with Xiao Yu's comments, her speed was not a challenge for him. With his current six-star Dou Master strength, he kept pace effortlessly, like a purple lightning bolt following her.

As Yun Yun flew, she glanced back at Xiao Yu with surprise at his speed. Her eyes flashed with blue light as she murmured, "This movement technique seems quite peculiar."

To keep up with Yun Yun, Xiao Yu used Moon's speed. They soon arrived at the large mountain peak in the Magical Beast Mountains. There, partially concealed by branches, was a massive cave entrance.

Yun Yun gave one last instruction. "I'll take care of or injure the high-tier magical beasts at the entrance and lure the Amethyst Winged Lion King away. You go in, get the Purple Spirit Crystal, and return quickly. If all goes well, we'll meet in the cave!"

Xiao Yu nodded. "Alright!" But he thought to himself, "This might not go smoothly. I still have a system task to complete!"