Inside a luxurious pavilion within the Xuanxing Arena.
Jun Xiaoyao and Su Jinli were seated.
And that young girl was brought over by Manager Su Yong.
The young girl was very thin, her skin was dark, and she was stained with blood.
Her face was also covered in bloodstains, like a disheveled little beast.
At the same time, she emitted a rather unpleasant odor.
This was clearly not a state that an ordinary girl could endure.
But the young girl seemed to have grown accustomed to it.
She kept her head down, not looking up at Jun Xiaoyao and the others.
In fact, the young girl didn't even know who wanted to buy her.
Nor did she want to be bought by anyone.
Because she had once heard a girl imprisoned with her say:
If she were bought by ordinary people to be a dead soldier, that would be one thing.
But if she encountered a perverted patron, then she would be unlucky.
Even death would be a luxury.
So the young girl kept her head down, not even daring to see who had bought her.
"What's your name?"
Jun Xiaoyao's faint, gentle voice sounded.
However, the young girl still kept her head down, remaining silent and not uttering a word.
Manager Su Yong, who was beside them, also gave an awkward laugh.
"Sorry, Young Master Jun, she's just like that; she barely speaks."
"At first, I even thought she was mute."
Jun Xiaoyao asked, "How did she end up in the Xuanxing Arena?"
Manager Su Yong then explained.
She was brought by a certain force to be sold to the Xuanxing Arena.
They said they encountered this young girl, injured and fleeing in distress.
They first pretended to help her, then captured her.
Because they wanted to sell her for a good price, they brought her over untouched.
In fact, in the Xuanxing Arena, some female battle slaves and dead soldiers are quite popular.
However, to fetch a high price, they need to be untouched.
Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly, then said, "First, take her to clean up."
"After all, she's a girl, it's better for her to be clean."
Jun Xiaoyao's faint words sounded.
The young girl, who had been keeping her head down, felt a slight stir in her heart upon hearing this.
Although she still didn't look up at this buyer.
That gentle voice sounded like it didn't belong to a bad person.
However, the young girl merely thought about it, then suppressed this emotion.
After all, she was once such a naive person.
But... after her homeland was invaded.
She was severely wounded, then casually trusted others, and as a result, was sold without even knowing it.
She eventually arrived at this Xuanxing Arena.
Her heart was already covered in numerous scars, no longer as naive as before.
Afterward, the young girl was taken to clean and wash up.
When she was brought back, even Jun Xiaoyao showed a hint of surprise.
The young girl brought back was practically not the same person as before.
Her old, tattered gray clothes and pants were replaced with a simple long dress.
Although her figure was still slender, her skin was no longer as dark as before.
Instead, it emitted a fair, delicate, and moist luster, white with a hint of red.
Her hair, which was originally covered in various bloodstains and grime, also returned to its original color.
It was brilliant silver hair, cascading casually over her shoulders like a waterfall.
The young girl still kept her head down, but her appearance could be seen.
Her face, which was originally covered in bloodstains, was now delicate and flawless.
Her palm-sized face appeared exceptionally exquisite.
Her nose bridge was small and elegant, and her cherry lips were a mere dot.
And those eyes, which appeared exceptionally large on her small face, were vertical pupils, like those of a demon or beast.
This added a touch of demonic beauty to the young girl's delicate appearance.
It could be said that this was truly like a complete transformation.
An ugly duckling turning into a swan.
Or rather, she was originally a swan, but her true appearance was obscured by dust.
"Young Master Jun, I'll take my leave now, you two chat."
Manager Su Yong was very sensible and immediately cupped his hands and withdrew.
"Then I'll go too, you two chat," Su Jinli said.
She knew that Jun Xiaoyao had taken a liking to this young girl, and there must be something special about her, so it wasn't appropriate for her to stay.
"Miss Su, please stay," Jun Xiaoyao said.
Su Jinli's eyes paused, then she smiled, her eyes sparkling.
Jun Xiaoyao's action represented his trust in her.
It must be said, this feeling was quite good.
As expected of the partner who would explore treasures with her in the future!
Jun Xiaoyao's gaze fell upon the young girl.
"Miss, you can temporarily let go of your guard and vigilance."
"The reason I took you in is not for any other purpose."
"I just feel that a rough gem should not be buried in this arena."
Jun Xiaoyao's voice was light.
Only then did the young girl slightly raise her eyes.
However, this glance made the young girl freeze.
Her eyes paused slightly.
In her entire life, she had never seen such a transcendent and peerless man.
Dressed in white, his temperament was gentle like jade.
He was clearly right in front of her, yet he gave off a feeling of being far away in the sky.
It was a sense of distance that made him unreachable.
Like a handsome Immortal in white.
What moved the young girl even more was this:
Jun Xiaoyao's gaze upon her.
Unlike other men.
There were no superfluous emotions within it.
Only a calm and serene stillness, like a tranquil lake, without ripples.
This was a man who was unforgettable at first sight.
"What's your name?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.
The young girl finally spoke slowly.
It seemed she hadn't spoken or communicated in too long.
Her voice even carried a hint of rawness.
"I... My name is... Ling Xi."
"Ling Xi... that's a good name," Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly.
The young girl named Ling Xi was slightly silent.
It must be said, Jun Xiaoyao's smile was a bit dazzling, making her slightly dazed.
However, her experiences during this period made it impossible for her to relax her guard.
She still maintained her vigilance.
"I know you must have many doubts."
"But right now, your internal injuries haven't recovered yet, have they?" Jun Xiaoyao said.
Ling Xi remained silent.
Seeing this, Jun Xiaoyao didn't mind. With a flick of his finger, he conjured spring water from the Spring of Life for Ling Xi.
In addition, he also took out some sacred healing pills.
"First, recover from your hidden injuries," Jun Xiaoyao said.
Afterward, he let Ling Xi go to recuperate first.
Earlier, Manager Su Yong had said that Ling Xi was deceived because she was being hunted.
But Jun Xiaoyao didn't ask about these things now.
He knew that Ling Xi couldn't trust him yet.
Jun Xiaoyao had a hint of curiosity about this young girl, but that was all.
"Young Master Jun, what is so special about this young lady?"
Su Jinli asked like a curious child.
During the previous duel, she had been cracking melon seeds the whole time and hadn't paid much attention to the battle.
Jun Xiaoyao didn't hide anything and explained some matters.
"Oh, possessing both Time Talent and Space Talent?"
Su Jinli also showed surprise.
The Power of Time and the Power of Space are both extremely profound forces.
Not everyone can possess such talents.
Moreover, two talents concentrated in one person is extremely rare.
"Does Young Master Jun intend to take her as a follower or maid?" Su Jinli asked.
"In terms of talent, she is indeed not bad."
"However, it seems she has encountered something, and it might involve more behind it," Jun Xiaoyao shook his head slightly.
But he had to admit that this Ling Xi was a good prospect.
Jun Xiaoyao rarely felt a sense of cherishing talent.