All Things Are Contracts

Chapter 219: Everyone Has Their Secrets

The spider web was made of some unknown material, its terrifying stickiness making it difficult for both of them to move. Yunyao chanted something, and her sword left her hand automatically, slashing at the web. However, the moment the sword touched the spider web, all its force was absorbed, and the treasured sword stuck to the web.

“Don’t waste your energy. This spider web isn’t ordinary. We probably can’t break free easily,” Zhanyue taunted.

“Hmph, it’s all because of you,” Yunyao glared at Zhanyue fiercely.

“You ungrateful woman, you’re really biting the hand that feeds you. If you hadn’t chased me so hard, how would we have crashed into this?” Zhanyue was exasperated.

As they were about to argue further, they felt a steady rhythm. Their peripheral vision caught sight of a huge cave in the nearby cliff. Something indescribably terrifying seemed to be coiled inside the cave, but its aura was stable, as if resting.

“Let’s be careful. If we wake that thing up, we’ll both lose our lives,” Zhanyue said softly. Then, a spark of flame appeared at his fingertip – the Three Talents Wondrous Fire. The mysterious spider silk seemed to meet its nemesis when it encountered this flame, melting like spring snow under the scorching sun. Yes, melting. Before long, Zhanyue freed himself from the web.

He flew in front of Yunyao, carefully examining the woman before him. Yunyao was firmly bound by the spider web, like a beautiful golden butterfly. Her hands were stuck to the web as she had tried to tear it, unable to move at all.

Zhanyue leaned in close, with a fierce expression.

“You nasty woman, try being fierce now,” Zhanyue felt extremely satisfied. After being chased and hunted by Yunyao for so long, he could finally hold his head high.

Yunyao turned her face away, no longer looking at Zhanyue. She was shocked at how Zhanyue had escaped from the web, but her pride wouldn’t let her ask for his help. Soon, she felt his intense breath on her cheek; Zhanyue was too close.

“What… what are you trying to do?” Yunyao asked nervously.

Zhanyue felt an uncontrollable sexual urge within him, partly because Yunyao before him was too sexy and beautiful, and partly perhaps due to the influence of this spider web?

He reached out his hand, gently caressing Yunyao’s fair cheek, as if touching some rare treasure.

“Stop it! Stop right now, or… or I’ll awaken that monster and let us perish together!” Yunyao naturally wouldn’t let Zhanyue bully her, and she really meant to die together if necessary.

Zhanyue’s entranced eyes suddenly flashed golden, and he instantly came to his senses. He realized his actions were somewhat inappropriate. He had indeed wanted to teach this woman a lesson, but not like this.

“Something’s wrong. This spider web is wrong,” Zhanyue quickly deduced. By now, Yunyao’s usually frosty face had finally thawed, showing a blush, her breathing becoming rapid. It seemed she was also affected.

“This won’t do. We must leave here before losing our minds, or who knows what might happen!” Zhanyue analyzed calmly, then said to Yunyao, “I can rescue you, but swear you won’t hunt me anymore.”

Yunyao could also feel the changes in her body, becoming incredibly sensitive and empty. She nodded hurriedly, also wanting to leave quickly.

Seeing Yunyao agree, Zhanyue used the Three Talents Wondrous Fire, quickly burning through all the spider silk binding her. Just as they were about to leave, strands of white silk shot out from the cave!

Zhanyue controlled the Three Talents Wondrous Fire, forming a wall of flame to block all the silk. Then he grabbed Yunyao’s hand and fled rapidly towards the distance. Yunyao seemed to have not completely shaken off the influence of that mysterious power. As they left, Zhanyue saw a huge spider poking its head out of the cave. A chill ran down his spine. This spider wasn’t as large as the previous sea monster, but Zhanyue could sense they were of the same level.

“Run!” With no other thought, Zhanyue urged his wings to flee rapidly.

The spider wanted to leave its cave but was restrained by a mysterious force, unable to give chase. It could only watch helplessly as Zhanyue and Yunyao left.

After flying for a long time, Yunyao finally came to her senses.

“Let go!” A cold, emotionless voice came from Yunyao’s mouth.

Zhanyue just remembered he was still holding her delicate hand and quickly let go.

Yunyao coldly looked at Zhanyue. He had taken many liberties with her, and she was seething with anger. The white sword appeared in her hand again.

“Hey! Are you going back on your word? You said you wouldn’t hunt me anymore, and I’ve saved you twice, okay!” Zhanyue quickly said, seeing this woman about to draw her sword again.

Yunyao’s expression changed several times before she put away her sword. Instead, she asked, “How did you remove the Thousand Fate Feather, and how did you refine it?”

Zhanyue looked at Yunyao innocently, “I’ve told you so many times, sis. I just touched it, and it fell off by itself, then disappeared, and then became these wings on my back. I’m really not lying to you!”

Yunyao stared directly into Zhanyue’s eyes, seemingly not believing him. Who would believe such a story?

“Alright, alright, I swear by my master’s name, okay? If I’m lying, may heaven strike me down!” Zhanyue added.

Seeing Zhanyue so resolute, Yunyao became even more confused. Could it be that the Thousand Fate Feather chose Zhanyue on its own? But Zhanyue wasn’t of the Winged Race, so why?

“I’ll believe you for now, but…” Yunyao wanted to reclaim the Thousand Fate Feather but didn’t know how to ask. If it really was the Thousand Fate Feather’s choice, she had even less reason to take it back.

“Miss Yun, what’s the origin of that feather?” Zhanyue asked curiously.

Yunyao thought for a moment. Although her tone was still cold, her attitude had clearly improved, “That feather is the Thousand Fate Feather left by the Feather Heaven Emperor, one of the Nine Void Emperors of the past. The Feather Heaven Emperor is also the ancestor of all Winged Race or Feathered Race.”

“? A relic of a Heaven Emperor? How did it end up with you?” Zhanyue didn’t expect to learn such a secret.

“I can tell you, but in exchange, you must first answer one question for me,” Yunyao suddenly said.

Zhanyue nodded, “Ask.”

“The Illumination Goddess isn’t a living person, is she?” Yunyao asked straightforwardly.

Zhanyue’s body shook. He was considering whether to silence this woman, but then remembered he probably wasn’t her match. Besides, since she asked like this, she must have some deductions.

“It seems I guessed right,” Yunyao didn’t wait for Zhanyue’s answer, or rather, Zhanyue’s reaction was an answer in itself. “In exchange, I can also tell you about the previous question. I received the Feather Heaven Emperor’s inheritance when I was very young.”

“What?!” Zhanyue’s jaw dropped in disbelief. This woman had actually received the inheritance of one of the Nine Void Emperors. At the same time, Zhanyue finally understood why he was no match for her. She was the inheritor of a great emperor. Even the Illumination Goddess was definitely not a match for the Nine Void Emperors. It was only natural that he lost to her.

“Then, how much do you know about this world and our tasks?” Zhanyue asked again, after all, when he arrived, Yunyao had already fought that monster and suffered a crushing defeat.