Lin Yun knew that she had suffered greatly here, and her heart had become fragile. Now that she had finally seen him, he should comfort her properly, rather than make her feel that he found her dirty.
As expected, when An Yun heard Lin Yun say this, much of the gloom in her heart immediately lifted, replaced by happiness.
“Young Master, this is the royal palace of the elf clan. How… how did you manage to appear here?” An Yun asked, looking at Lin Yun with a serious expression.
An Yun was well aware of the elves’ hatred towards humans. Even with Lin Yun’s strength, trespassing into elf territory would be extremely perilous, nine chances of death out of ten. Coming to Tian Sheng City, let alone entering this royal palace, was practically certain death.
That was why An Yun found Lin Yun’s presence here so utterly unbelievable.
“Of course I came to rescue you. Rest assured, I have been perfectly safe the whole way. I know the granddaughter of the elf clan leader, and it was with her help that I arrived here,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
Zi Tong, standing to one side, suddenly gave a dry cough. “Ahem, Lin Yun, you make it sound so casual. Perfectly safe? Outside Tian Sheng City, you nearly lost your life!”
“Nearly lost my life?” An Yun asked, stunned.
Zi Tong continued, “If I had not happened to be returning to Tian Sheng City at that moment and happened to encounter him, those two extreme realm powerhouses of the elf clan would probably have already killed him.”
Hearing this, An Yun was truly startled.
Zi Tong went on, “After entering elf territory, he was immediately ambushed in a trap. He escaped, then bought a map of the elf lands. But instead of choosing to return to the Ancestral Heart Realm, he headed straight for Tian Sheng City to rescue you. This fellow has real courage, a human daring to come directly to Tian Sheng City.”
Only after hearing this did An Yun finally understand just how great a risk Lin Yun had taken.
“Young Master, you… why were you so foolish? Your life is precious. How could you risk it so greatly for my sake?” An Yun scolded gently.
“You protected me in the past. I dare not forget that debt of gratitude. Now that you are imprisoned, let me protect you this once,” Lin Yun said, looking at An Yun.
The bond between Lin Yun and An Yun seemed quite ordinary, yet it was precisely this ordinary bond that was pure and true.
“Fool!” An Yun pouted as she said the word.
Though she said this, a sweetness she could not describe filled her heart.
In the midst of such despair, there was still a man who would risk everything, even his life, to come and save her!
To know such a man made this life worthwhile!
“An Yun, I truly wish I could get you out right now. But this is, after all, elf territory. I cannot make that decision. I am still finding ways to rescue you. Today we can only meet for now. I am afraid you will have to endure hardship here a while longer. I will also remain in the royal palace, awaiting news,” Lin Yun said.
“Young Master, being able to see that you came to save me means that even if I never get out, I will have no regrets. At least one man has striven with all his might for my life, disregarding everything. That is enough,” An Yun said, a smile appearing on her face.
At this moment, An Yun’s entire spirit was far better than before. The previous despondency was gone.
Because of Lin Yun, her will and spirit had been reignited. Light had returned to her eyes.
An Yun gazed earnestly at Lin Yun with her beautiful eyes. “Young Master, if you truly cannot save me, leave at once. Your safety is what matters most!”
An Yun knew how important Lin Yun was to the Wuji Heavenly Palace.
“Do not speak such ill-omened words. You will get out. Wait for my news,” Lin Yun said softly.
Then, Lin Yun put his arm around An Yun and circulated his inner energy. In an instant, he shook the grime from her body into fragments, evaporating it into nothingness.
“Lin Yun, I will instruct someone to clean and tidy up this place,” Zi Tong said.
Although Zi Tong could not decide the matter of release, such a small thing was within her power.
“Thank you, Zi Tong,” Lin Yun said, turning to express his gratitude.
“Lin Yun, time is almost up. We should go,” Zi Tong said.
Lin Yun nodded, then comforted An Yun once more. “An Yun, remember, do not lose heart!”
“Yes!” An Yun replied with a smile, nodding gently.
After these final words, Lin Yun followed Zi Tong out of the cell.
On the way out of the dungeon, Lin Yun appeared deep in thought.
After seeing An Yun this time, his heart was filled with even greater worry. He feared that the elf clan leader would ultimately refuse to release her.
