Chu Xinyao was startled. She quickly grabbed a wooden stick from the side door and almost instinctively swung it backward, trying to use it to block the impending threat.

However, her attack was ineffective; the stick was easily caught by the opponent, as if her strength was insignificant in front of them.

Of course, she didn't really expect the attack to hit her opponent; her goal was simply to find an opportunity to escape.

Without hesitation, Chu Xinyao rushed forward a few steps without looking back. Unfortunately, Sisi's house was too small, and in an instant she found herself with nowhere to escape. She could only retreat behind the table and confront the person who came.

"It's you!" Chu Xinyao's feelings were complicated after she recognized the person. It was actually He Yu, whom she had met before.

Knowing beforehand that he and Mo were both top experts on the continent, and now aware of the conflict between them, Chu Xinyao treated him even less kindly. "Is this how you repay my life-saving grace!"

He Yu looked at the petite person in front of her, whose long hair was cleverly tied up and gently secured with an antique hairpin, simple yet elegant.

In just half a month, she looked even more beautiful. Perhaps it was because she had been jogging all the way, but her cheeks were flushed with a faint blush, adding a touch of liveliness to her delicate features.

At this moment, her eyes flashed with vigilance, yet also carried a hint of barely perceptible panic.

He understood immediately; she had done him more than just save his life.

“Xinyao, don’t be afraid,” he reassured her in the gentlest tone. “I’m here on someone’s behalf.” His gaze was gentle, and as if to show his harmlessness, he took two steps back and stood at the door looking at her.

He looked at Chu Xinyao and continued, "I think there might be some misunderstanding between us, but this news is really important to you." He hoped she could understand and lower her guard, even if only a little.

"What news? Tell me." She wanted to see what kind of nonsense he could come up with.

He Yu said solemnly, "This news came from the Ink Serpent Tribe and has spread throughout the Western Continent. Chief Mo of the Ink Serpent Tribe mates with the Holy Maiden during the hot season. Chief Mo once said that his cultivation level increases with each mating with the Holy Maiden, and he is currently attempting to break through to the ninth rank. Furthermore, the Holy Maiden is pregnant, and the snake cubs are all of the Red rank. The tribe's shaman believes there may be legendary Gold rank cubs. This is what Hu Xiao asked me to convey to you; he hopes you can leave the Ink Serpent Tribe as soon as possible."

Upon hearing He Yu's words, Chu Xinyao felt as if the winter wind had pierced through her body, sending a chill down her spine.

She didn't tell anyone about her pregnancy. Not even her close friend Mo. Sister Ting also said that there was no way to determine the size of the baby in her belly yet.

How did Mo find out? And why did he spread the word?

Her body trembled involuntarily, not from fear, but from shock and disappointment.

Mo was someone who knew her identity as a transmigrator, the legendary Holy Maiden. But why did she spread this news throughout the continent?

She never imagined that her secret would be known to others in this way, and she never expected that the person who started all of this would be Mo, the one who promised her a lifetime of love and companionship.

A flicker of despair crossed Chu Xinyao's eyes. Her lips trembled slightly, but she couldn't utter a single word. She felt a profound sense of powerlessness, as if her fate had already been sealed, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't change it.

What should she do now? Should she run away? But where could she run to? Where on this Beast God Continent could she find refuge?

“He’s using you and the cubs as bait to wipe out all the other eighth-tier powerhouses who covet the Holy Maiden. The news hasn’t spread yet. That’s why I rushed here to meet up with Hu Xiao. Hu Xiao is currently using himself as bait to attract Mo’s full attention. You… if you’re willing, I can take you away.” He looked at Chu Xinyao, whose eyes were brimming with tears, and felt a pang of pity.

"No, I don't believe it." Chu Xinyao was filled with disbelief. She staggered and stumbled out of the room.

She had only one thought in her mind: to find Mo and get to the bottom of things face-to-face. She wouldn't believe anyone else; she would only listen to him.

She was so fast that even the usually quick-witted Tsuruha couldn't react in time and could only watch helplessly as her figure disappeared outside the door.

The icy rain relentlessly lashed at Chu Xinyao, quickly soaking her clothes which clung to her skin, bringing a chilling sensation. However, this coldness could not extinguish the anger burning within her.

“Wait,” He Yu pulled Chu Xinyao back, “You won’t get any information if you go over like this. I’ll help you.”

Tsuruha didn't know why he had lost all his composure after meeting this female.

"I'll take you there." As he finished speaking, his figure began to change rapidly. His body gradually expanded, transformed into a giant crane, and gracefully crouched in front of her. His broad back seemed to be a mount tailor-made for her.

Chu Xinyao's heart raced. She had never imagined she would have such an experience, riding a crane.

Approaching cautiously, I reached out my trembling hand and gently touched the soft feathers. Then, mustering my courage, I clumsily climbed onto the crane's back.

When she finally settled down, she gripped the crane's neck feathers tightly with both hands to make sure she wouldn't fall.

Immediately afterwards, the cranes' powerful wings flapped sharply, a few white feathers drifted down with the wind, and their figures quickly rose into the air, disappearing into the dark night.

Chu Xinyao felt a sudden loss of weight, followed by the devastation of a strong wind.

Cold was the only thing Chu Xinyao could feel. Sitting on the crane, she let the rain pelt down on her. The already soaked fabric felt even heavier now, clinging to her skin and giving her a bone-chilling cold.

The strong wind generated by the flapping of the crane's wings cut across her face and brushed past her hair like a knife.

Perhaps this chill came not only from the wind and rain outside, but also from the despair welling up from the depths of her heart.

He Yu noticed that Chu Xinyao on his back was trembling, so he sped up and quickly stopped, transforming back into human form.

Chu Xinyao's face was pale, and her lips were also somewhat white.

"Xinyao, the place where the Ink Serpent Tribe has set up traps is just ahead. I'm going to help Huxiao now. You, you be careful!"

The sounds ahead were chaotic, with constant roars of tigers and hisses of snakes, demonstrating the intensity of the battle.

Chu Xinyao ate the Shapeshifting Fruit without hesitation, and her height suddenly increased, and her appearance quickly changed into the appearance of a black-clad man she had seen before.

Crane Feather stared in disbelief at what kind of fruit it was, that even his Eye of Truth couldn't see it.

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