"What should I use as a betrothal gift?"

Chen Changsheng sat on a mountaintop, frowning in deep thought.

Ever since he heard that the princess of the Nightmoon Kingdom was seeking a husband, Chen Changsheng had been pondering how to win her heart.

But after much consideration, he realized that aside from his handsome appearance and vast knowledge, he had nothing else to offer.

Just when Chen Changsheng was at a loss, a cry for help suddenly came from afar.

Hearing the sound, Chen Changsheng focused his gaze and saw two Golden Elixir Realm demons chasing a Foundation Establishment Realm woman.

As Chen Changsheng observed the situation from a distance, the pursued woman abruptly changed direction and flew towards him.

"Senior, save me, they want to kill me!"

Hearing the woman's plea, Chen Changsheng didn't hesitate and immediately activated his cultivation...

Then he bolted away.

Woman: "..."

Wait, aren't you supposed to be the hero saving the damsel in distress?

You just ran off like that, don't you have even a shred of curiosity?

The woman's resentment didn't affect Chen Changsheng's escape speed at all.

Seeing Chen Changsheng running further away and herself about to be caught by the two pursuers, the woman gritted her teeth and crushed a jade talisman.

The talisman shattered, and a golden light shot out, binding the woman and Chen Changsheng together firmly.

Immediately, the woman teleported behind Chen Changsheng, matching his speed perfectly.

Chen Changsheng: ???

Faced with this clingy behavior, Chen Changsheng was at a loss.

"Why are you sticking to me?"

"Senior, those two want to kill me, please help me."

Hearing Chen Changsheng's words, the woman clasped her hands together, pleading again for his help.

"Bah!"

"Don't try to fool me with such poor acting; they're not here to kill you."

"Someone who wants to kill wouldn't just chase without attacking."

"Besides, look at yourself, covered in Spiritual Treasures. Is it reasonable for a Foundation Establishment cultivator to have so many things?"

"You must be the daughter of some wealthy family who sneaked out, and they're here to take you back."

The woman had just casually spoken, but Chen Changsheng immediately launched into a rapid-fire analysis.

And his deductions were almost spot on.

His behavior left the woman stunned. She had never met this man before, and it seemed he didn't know her either.

Just from a glance, he could deduce so much. How did his mind work?

Seeing her lie exposed, the woman simply laid her cards on the table: "Since you've figured it out, I won't pretend anymore."

"They are indeed here to take me back. If I'm caught, at most I'll be scolded and grounded for a few days."

"But it's different for you. If you don't help me escape, I'll say you lured me out."

"Then what do you think my family will do to you?"

Faced with the woman's words, Chen Changsheng ignored her and focused on deciphering the talisman binding them.

His actions naturally fell into the woman's sight.

But she wasn't worried at all that Chen Changsheng could break the talisman she had set.

"Don't waste your energy. This Shadow-Following Talisman was crafted by an Elemental Infant Realm cultivator. There's no way a mere Golden Elixir can break it."

"Instead of wasting time here, you should run faster."

"The ones chasing me are two late-stage Golden Elixir demons, and they're catching up!"

Hearing this, Chen Changsheng turned his head and saw the two late-stage Golden Elixir demons closing in on them.

Seeing the situation becoming more dangerous, Chen Changsheng couldn't help but feel a bit of anger.

"Miss, I don't want to get involved in your family matters, nor do I want any entanglement with you."

"I can overlook what happened earlier, but please stop clinging to me."

Hearing Chen Changsheng's words, the woman took out a pearl and placed it above her head.

"I'll do as I please, what can you do about it?"

"If you have the ability, break my protective shield!"

"If you're so ungrateful, don't blame me."

With a cold face, Chen Changsheng immediately began forming hand seals.

At first, the woman didn't pay much attention, as she had never considered a mere Golden Elixir cultivator worth her notice.

If it weren't for her spiritual power running low, she wouldn't have bothered hitching a ride with this stranger.

But soon, the woman realized something was wrong.

"That's the Blood Escape technique from Shangqing Temple, you're human!"

Seeing the woman's shocked expression, Chen Changsheng grinned and said, "Congratulations on guessing right, but there's no reward!"

Hearing this, the woman immediately tried to break the Shadow-Following Talisman between her and Chen Changsheng.

But Chen Changsheng's Blood Escape was already complete, and it was too late for any action.

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"Poof!"

Spitting out a mouthful of heart's blood, Chen Changsheng instantly transformed into a streak of blood-red light, disappearing into the horizon.

The two demon cultivators chasing from behind were dumbfounded.

They had never expected a mid-stage Golden Elixir to use such advanced escape techniques.

Moreover, how could an unknown human appear in the heart of the Nightmoon Kingdom?

"Big brother, what do we do now?"

"Slap!"

One of the Golden Elixir cultivators had just spoken when his companion slapped him hard.

"What do you mean, what do we do? Hurry and chase!"

"If the princess is taken by a human and something happens, we'll face extermination!"

With that, the two immediately burned their essence blood to pursue Chen Changsheng.

But how could two ordinary Golden Elixir cultivators catch up to Chen Changsheng?

Having spent so many years at Shangqing Temple, Chen Changsheng hadn't learned much about fighting, but his escape techniques were honed to perfection.

Not to mention two late-stage Golden Elixirs, even some ordinary Elemental Infant cultivators might not catch up to Chen Changsheng.

...

Three hundred miles away.

"Swish!"

In a silent valley, two figures, a man and a woman, appeared.

These two were none other than Chen Changsheng, who had used the Blood Escape, and the mysterious woman.

As the Blood Escape ended, Chen Changsheng didn't hesitate and immediately threw out several formation flags, planting them around.

Then he formed a set of intricate hand seals with a proficiency that seemed well-practiced.

"Formation, activate!"

A light screen instantly enveloped Chen Changsheng and the mysterious woman.

Seeing Chen Changsheng's actions, the woman warily drew an ancient dagger.

"What are you trying to do?"

"I'm telling you, if anything happens to me, your fate will be worse than death."

Hearing the woman's threat, Chen Changsheng, having completed the formation, clicked his tongue and said, "I didn't want to cause trouble."

"But you brought this upon yourself, so you can't blame anyone else."