It could be said that if it were any other woman, she would have fallen for Jun Xiaoyao at first sight.
But Su Jinli's way of thinking was different from ordinary women, and she wasn't the type to be a fangirl.
At most, she was a bit superficial, valuing good looks; she was a visual animal.
At first, she had indeed regarded Jun Xiaoyao as merely a male god whose looks she could admire—nothing more.
But as they spent more time together,
she increasingly felt that Jun Xiaoyao was simply perfect in every aspect.
Three hundred and sixty degrees, without a single dead angle.
She couldn't find a single flaw.
Furthermore, Su Jinli had never been in love before.
She felt that being able to stay by Jun Xiaoyao's side for so long without completely falling for him was already quite restrained.
But now, even Su Jinli felt
that Jun Xiaoyao's charm was truly too dazzling.
Seemingly feeling a bit guilty, Su Jinli dared not look at Jun Xiaoyao's divine, perfectly handsome face.
She only stammered, "Then Xiaoyao, you must be careful. It's best not to let news of the Heavenly Book leak out, otherwise, it will invite a lot of trouble."
Jun Xiaoyao nodded, then smiled indifferently, "What's wrong, Jinli? Are you not interested in the Treasure Book?"
"It contains many secret techniques and methods for finding and refining treasures."
Su Jinli raised her crystalline eyes.
Her gaze fixed on the Treasure Book, and she couldn't help but let a strange light flash in her eyes.
To say she wasn't interested would be a lie.
This thing naturally held a great attraction for her.
But she also knew how rare and precious the Heavenly Book was.
There were only nine volumes in the entire world.
And then, Jun Xiaoyao's next sentence
even made Su Jinli's mind freeze for a moment.
"I think you really need this Treasure Book. Is it okay if I leave it with you for now?"
"Wh...what?"
Su Jinli's delicate tongue was a bit tied.
Jun Xiaoyao was willing to give the Treasure Book to her?
Although it was only a temporary loan, it was still unimaginable.
After all, this thing was too precious.
If it wasn't someone he trusted completely, he absolutely wouldn't hand it over to others.
"Xiaoyao, aren't you afraid I'll just run away?" Su Jinli asked instinctively.
Jun Xiaoyao smiled slightly.
"I don't think you will."
"Besides, no matter how much a fish swims, it's still within the rivers and seas."
Upon hearing this, Su Jinli's pretty face suddenly flushed slightly.
What did this mean?
Was he implying that she, this koi fish, couldn't swim out of Jun Xiaoyao's lotus pond?
Was this considered flirting with her?
Su Jinli's mind couldn't quite process it for a moment.
For some reason,
when faced with the flirting tactics of those other so-called Prodigies, Su Jinli only felt like sneering, or even laughing.
But when facing Jun Xiaoyao,
she suddenly felt somewhat at a loss.
She didn't know if Jun Xiaoyao was just saying it plainly or if there was a hidden meaning.
Was he oblivious, or was he secretly flirting?
It could be said that Su Jinli was already quite clear-headed.
But unfortunately, Jun Xiaoyao's level was too high.
Ordinary people couldn't handle it.
"Really... is it okay?"
Su Jinli's tone carried a hint of unconcealable expectation.
Although she really wanted to restrainedly refuse,
unfortunately, the Treasure Book was truly too attractive to her.
She simply couldn't refuse.
"Of course. Right now, the Treasure Book doesn't have much use for me for the time being."
"And I don't have much time to go treasure hunting."
"And you, Jinli, happen to have this hobby, and you're one of my own," Jun Xiaoyao said.
Hearing the words 'one of my own,' Su Jinli couldn't help but chuckle.
For some reason, this feeling of being trusted by Jun Xiaoyao and being treated as one of his own was very comforting and pleasant.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you."
"But rest assured, I will definitely keep the Treasure Book safe for you, Xiaoyao."
"Also, any future Opportunities I find with the help of the Treasure Book will have a share for you. We'll split it fifty-fifty!"
Su Jinli was, after all, a Transmigration user with a different way of thinking, so she was quite composed and honestly accepted the Treasure Book.
However, she was also embarrassed to take too much advantage of Jun Xiaoyao.
So she proposed a fifty-fifty split.
"That's not necessary," Jun Xiaoyao said.
"That won't do. Even close brothers must settle accounts clearly."
"Even married couples have their own little treasuries," Su Jinli said with a smile.
"Married?" Jun Xiaoyao's eyes showed a strange look.
Su Jinli's face flushed red again.
Why did she always have a slip of the tongue?
"Ahem... well, Xiaoyao, I want to explore some of the mysteries of the Treasure Book. Can you help me?" Su Jinli hurriedly changed the subject.
"Of course," Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly.
Subsequently, he also helped Su Jinli to comprehend the Treasure Book together.
The reason Jun Xiaoyao gave the Treasure Book to Su Jinli was not because of some so-called simping.
On one hand, he could trade a favor and, more importantly, gain Su Jinli's goodwill.
The Su Family behind her, as a titan of the Myriad Worlds Chamber of Commerce, had a very strong foundation and extensive influence.
There would definitely be a use for it in the future.
Su Jinli herself was also related to the great secret of Transmigration and had connections to Ye Yu's side.
Furthermore, he also wanted to know what kind of relationship existed between Su Jinli and the Treasure Book.
Now it seemed that Su Jinli indeed had some kind of connection and resonance with the Treasure Book.
Additionally, Jun Xiaoyao himself really didn't have time to go treasure hunting everywhere.
It was just as well to give the Treasure Book to Su Jinli, letting someone suitable for treasure hunting do it.
When the time came to split the treasures fifty-fifty, he wouldn't be at a loss.
Moreover, this Treasure Book was always Jun Xiaoyao's; he could take it back whenever he wanted.
So no matter how one looked at it, it was a profitable deal.
For Su Jinli, she could practice the techniques and arts in the Treasure Book and also use it to sense various treasures.
So for both Jun Xiaoyao and Su Jinli, it was a win-win strategy.
Soon, several days passed.
News came from the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty, wanting Jun Xiaoyao and the others to return.
Jun Xiaoyao also prepared to leave, and he still had to settle Sang Yu and the others.
He said goodbye to Su Jinli.
Su Jinli was naturally a bit reluctant.
It could be said that after Jun Xiaoyao gave the Treasure Book,
his relationship with Su Jinli had undoubtedly heated up rapidly.
Even if they hadn't reached physical intimacy yet,
the closeness of their relationship went without saying.
"Xiaoyao, you won't forget about me later, will you?" Su Jinli's glass-jade-like eyes were fixed on Jun Xiaoyao's face.
She said in a tone that seemed like a joke.
"Of course not," Jun Xiaoyao smiled.
"That's fine. It won't be long before you hear the name of the number one treasure-hunting expert in the Boundless Starry Sky!" Su Jinli declared confidently.
Then, as if she had thought of something,
she summoned a yellowed scroll and gave it to Jun Xiaoyao.
It was exactly the yellow springs map.
"Xiaoyao, I don't know how long it will take for me to return this time."
"Here, take this yellow springs map first. You should be able to use it when you look for the Nine Springs and the Book of Death later," Su Jinli said.
"Alright."
Jun Xiaoyao didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the yellow springs map.
It might come in handy later.
Then, Su Jinli left.
Jun Xiaoyao, meanwhile, gathered with the people from the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty.
Fifth Prince Jiang Tianlan, Seventh Princess Jiang Wanyi, and Jiang Chen were all there.
"What's going on at the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty?" Jun Xiaoyao asked casually.
Fifth Prince Jiang Tianlan said, "It's because the Lingyang Ancient Realm is about to open."
"Lingyang Ancient Realm?"
Seventh Princess Jiang Wanyi explained, "The Lingyang Ancient Realm is a well-known Cultivation site in Eastern Vastness."
"Our Tianyu Immortal Dynasty also has people inside, including the eldest brother, the Ninth Princess, and others."
Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly.
When he stayed in the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty, he had heard of it.
The most famous Prodigy of the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty was the Ninth Princess.
And that eldest prince was also unfathomable.
Although Fifth Prince Jiang Tianlan, Seventh Princess Jiang Wanyi, and the others were quite good,
compared to those two, they were still lacking.
"Alright, let's return to the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty."
Jun Xiaoyao waved his hand, seemingly uninterested.
Fifth Prince Jiang Tianlan and Seventh Princess Jiang Wanyi exchanged looks, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.
Jun Xiaoyao didn't seem curious about the Ninth Princess and the others.