The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 548 - 519: Confident and Fearless_1

Chapter 548: Chapter 519: Confident and Fearless_1

This little thing, always obsessed with cultivation.

But it was precisely because of Little Rotating Turtle’s dedication that it was able to reach today’s achievements.

Huo Yingjie didn’t mind at all.

"Thank you, Master," Little Rotating Turtle said joyfully. Although it could practice on its own, the process was too slow, and many techniques required it to comprehend them by itself.

However, its intelligence was limited, which made comprehension even slower.

With the master guiding it, it could achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Ever since seeing the Snake King’s human form, Little Rotating Turtle fantasized about the day it, too, could transform into a human shape, follow its master out without hiding, and not fear being made into a soup by humans the moment its true form was revealed, even though it was a rock.

"Let’s go, we’re leaving," Huo Yingjie said, ready to leave after getting what he wanted.

He didn’t want to disturb anything else here.

Now that he was among the mortals, he preferred to live a simple and ordinary life.

Because he loved this warm and happy life so much, he was thinking about obtaining more life-prolonging pills that could help He Tiantian’s family as well as his own.

Little Rotating Turtle looked around reluctantly.

"Alright, stop looking. Even if you’re unwilling to leave, you don’t need these things," said Huo Yingjie when he saw Little Rotating Turtle dragging its feet behind him, turning his head to see its reluctant expression.

Little Rotating Turtle sheepishly smiled and said, "I’m just feeling nostalgic about the past."

"Heh, when I find you a companion, you won’t be nostalgic anymore. You’ll only think about the present and the future," Huo Yingjie laughed, projecting his own feelings, since that’s how he thought.

Little Rotating Turtle was stunned for a moment, looking somewhat awkward as it said, "Master, you’re making fun of Little Rotating Turtle."

"If you don’t want it, we can forget it," Huo Yingjie said, with a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

"Huh?" Just as Little Rotating Turtle wanted to act coy a bit longer, it saw the master retract his previous offer and quickly added, "Master, actually getting a companion or something like that could be nice."

"Haha!" Huo Yingjie laughed loudly, "Then why be coy? Stop putting on airs, acting like a little lady."

"Master, I am male," Little Rotating Turtle said, "and no one knows this better than you."

Huo Yingjie chuckled, replying, "Alright, I remember! From now on, just tell me directly what’s on your mind. If I can help you, I will do my best; if I can’t help you, you know I won’t, even if you ask."

"Oh!" The master was still so straightforward.

As the man and turtle exited, the stone door marked with special symbols closed automatically after they emerged from the Dark River.

Upon reaching the entrance of the cave, they were greeted by a wave of scorching hot air.

Huo Yingjie disliked Snake King and paid him no attention.

Snake King hated Huo Yingjie as well, but also feared him, so he hid in the pool and did not come out.

They left each other in peace, pretending not to see one another—nothing could be better!

Just as Huo Yingjie was about to step out of the cave, he turned around and said, "Don’t talk nonsense in front of Tiantian. You know, I can give you life, and I can also take it away!"

Snake King, proud and haughty, peeked his head out of the water and said, "Actually, you can kill me right now!"

"You think I won’t?" Huo Yingjie narrowed his eyes as his killing intent became apparent.

"You won’t!" Snake King said, "I am He Tiantian’s benefactor, and He Tiantian is your beloved. By that logic, I should also be your benefactor. Even if you are a deity, you shouldn’t mistreat your own benefactor."

"Snake King, can’t you hold your tongue just this once?" Little Rotating Turtle was anxious, its master was too powerful, and the Snake King was by no means its master’s match.

Stubborn to the core, the Snake King held its neck straight, with a bring-it-on-if-you-dare look that just begged for a beating.

Little Rotating Turtle was worried, fearing they would actually come to blows.

Huo Yingjie extended his right hand, his pale, slender fingertips pointing toward Little Rotating Turtle.

"Fine, I’ll indulge you," Huo Yingjie said softly, even though he wasn’t a rival in love, this Little Spirit Snake was dishonest, often speaking ill of him in front of He Tiantian.

"Master, the lady will be sad," Little Rotating Turtle said. "The Snake King isn’t really that bad, he just has a terrible temper. Master, please calm down, don’t be angry."

Huo Yingjie’s fingers paused, "So, you’re banking on the fact that I can’t stand to see Tiantian upset, and that’s why you’re so brazen?"

"Yes!" the Snake King was another fear-not-for-death character.

"Fine, well done," Huo Yingjie chuckled, "You’ve won the bet. Indeed, I can’t afford to upset Tiantian. Let’s make a deal, shall we?"

"What deal?" the Snake King asked warily. "Don’t think about secretly killing me—I’m directly blood-linked with Tiantian. If I die, she would sense it."

Indeed, it was a bit of a headache.

"The Dragon Raises its Head falls on the second day of the second lunar month next year. On that day, I will let you undergo the Nine Heavens Profound Thunder, I’ll protect the law for you," Huo Yingjie offered. "And I’ll help you open a Spatial Rift so you can go home."

If I can’t kill you, then I’ll send you away!

Scram as quickly and as far as you can!

Out of sight, out of mind.

"No, the timeline is too tight, I don’t have enough time to cultivate, the risk of Tribulation is too great," the Snake King wasn’t foolish, he didn’t believe Huo Yingjie was that kind-hearted.

Tribulation was not only a catastrophe but also a rebirth.

One had to temper their body and will in the Tribulation, to become bigger and stronger.

"You really don’t know what’s good for you!" Huo Yingjie said, before he floated away.

Seeing Huo Yingjie leave, Little Rotating Turtle angrily said: "Snake King, you’re too petty. Although the master is arrogant, his words match his actions. He promised to shield you, to help you tear open the Spatial Rift, and he won’t break his word."

"But why is he so nice to me?" the Snake King questioned, puzzled, almost having agreed just moments before.

"You’re really blind to the heart of the matter!" Little Rotating Turtle said. "What the master cares about most is the lady, and your existence diverts some of her attention. Naturally, the master, who is possessive, can’t stand the sight of you! If he can’t kill you, then he’ll send you away—out of sight, out of mind, you know!"

Out of sight, out of mind?

Why does that phrase feel so uncomfortable to hear?

"Anyway, I think he’s up to no good," the Snake King said. "He’s your master, of course you’d speak for him."

"Sigh, you really can’t recognize a kind heart," Little Rotating Turtle said. "I’m reminding you because you once helped me with my cultivation. You may not trust the master, you may not trust me, but you should trust Tiantian!"

"Yes, I trust Tiantian," the Snake King said with conviction. That silly woman was the kindest person to him after his parents.

"If you trust her, then you should trust the master," Little Rotating Turtle said. "As long as the master promised Tiantian, he will do it."

"Really?" the Snake King was skeptical, always feeling incredibly vulnerable in front of the powerful Huo Yingjie.

"Yes," Little Rotating Turtle said. "The master has never broken a promise to Tiantian."

"Alright," the Snake King said. "I’ll talk to Tiantian about it another day."