"It was led by Xu Yi and that group of old men." Xue Youyou seemingly recalled something, her lips curving into an inexplicable smile.

"When she was a child, she really gave them a hard time. Each of them was impressive in their cultivation, yet they nearly went grey worrying over a little girl just a few years old."

Thinking of how cold Xu Yi and those high-ranking but caring elders had always been towards Elder Sister Liu, it must have been the affection cultivated from taking care of her since childhood.

Thinking of the elders' loving care for Elder Sister Liu, Su Youyi also somewhat understood why Elder Sister Liu, although somewhat arrogant, was still relatively normal.

"Besides the efforts of those old fellows exhausting their wits, the other most crucial point would be those three blood-colored gates you've seen, the treasures guarding the Blood Control Sect," Xue Youyou spoke calmly.

"Gates?" Su Youyi was somewhat puzzled. Did those three treasured gates of the Blood Control Sect also have a connection with Elder Sister Liu?

"The very foundation of the Blood Control Sect is built upon the corpse of the Blood Demon from the Ninth Realm, using its core to craft the treasure known as the Blood Sea; and those three defensive treasures known as the Bloodbath Heavenly Gate, are crafted from the Blood Demon's corpse. They have always guarded the Blood Control Sect in the most silent of manners. Whenever that girl felt bullied or wronged in her youth, she would always go to those gates alone, pouring her grievances to them."

"Over time, in the girl's heart, the Blood Demon gradually became an intangible friend, a guardian who would listen to her complains. That's why she was so excited when she heard news about the Blood Demon this time."

After finishing her anecdote, Xue Youyou fell silent for a long while. Being a Blood Demon herself, she knew best the temperament of Blood Demons, inherently savage, born only for the slaughter of all living beings.

When she heard there was another living Blood Demon, she immediately thought of Liu Rouxin's reaction, yet she knew she couldn't stop it, only hoping to smooth her path as much as possible.

"If that Blood Demon you met truly commits all manner of evils, when you act against it, I hope you'll at least refrain from doing so in front of this girl, to preserve her imagined version of the Blood Demon."

Xue Youyou's words somewhat moved Su Youyi. Was this really what a Blood Demon would say?

Although Elder Sister Liu had spoken of this Blood Demon before, although not explicitly, Su Youyi could guess its place in Liu Rouxin's heart; she hadn't anticipated both cared so much for each other.

"Why not go find my senior brother? Such matters should be discussed with him."

Hearing Su Youyi's question, Xue Youyou showed no surprise, chuckling lightly before replying directly: "No need for that, whether I discuss this with you or your senior brother, it's all the same."

Xue Youyou had long seen that these two had irreplaceable positions in each other's hearts; the outcome would be the same no matter with whom she spoke.

"In exchange, if there's a conflict with that Blood Demon, I will take the initiative to inform you of its weaknesses."

"I see..." Su Youyi lowered her head, deep in thought. "Since it's for Elder Sister Liu, I can agree to your request. If there really is a conflict with that Blood Demon, I will find a way to divert Elder Sister Liu."

From what Su Youyi knew of her senior brother, he would undoubtedly help with this kind of thing. So, she didn't feel the need to say more, nor did she make any further requests; she simply agreed decisively.

Xue Youyou, however, was slightly taken aback, not expecting Su Youyi to agree so resolutely, somewhat beyond her expectations.

Even when she was at the Blood Control Sect, she knew that a Blood Demon was a treasure all over, and it would be normal for her to give something in return at this time. But she didn't expect it to be so simple.

However, when she noticed the way Su Youyi looked at Liu Rouxin, she understood. In Su Youyi's eyes, Liu Rouxin had become a friend, and it was perfectly normal for her to help a friend.

Xue Youyou smiled silently, her expression somewhat self-deprecating. She had underestimated this brother and sister pair. But she also felt some relief in her heart; Liu Rouxin, that girl, didn't have many friends, and having Su Youyi as a friend was indeed very fortunate.

"Then, I thank you very much!" Xue Youyou was naturally introverted, and if it weren't for Liu Rouxin's matter, she hadn't planned on coming out at all. Now that the matter was settled, she certainly wouldn't stay out any longer.

Under Su Youyi's gaze, Xue Youyou gave a polite smile, then her figure faded away just like the book that vanished earlier, turning into dots of Spiritual Power and dissolving into the air.

Having Xue Youyou there, Su Youyi didn't feel the need to stay and watch over her. Seeing that Liu Rouxin was still sound asleep, she quietly left, planning to tell her elder brother about the incident first.

"So, did Xue Youyou want to maintain the Blood Demon's image in Liu Rouxin's heart?" In Liang Yi's room, while he was idly cultivating and browsing player forums to follow player activities, he suddenly saw his junior sister's arrival, and she recounted what had just happened in great detail.

Liang Yi stroked his chin thoughtfully. Considering Liu Rouxin's childhood experiences, it was fortunate she didn't become withdrawn or turn to evil thanks to the support from Elder Xu Yi and those old men.

But Liang Yi felt that what was more important was Xue Youyou's companionship, even though Xue Youyou herself didn't mention this point at all during her conversation with Su Youyi.

"Looking at the current Xue Youyou, it's hard to imagine how the initial Blood Demon beguiled Sister Liu, and how she became what she is now." Su Youyi sat cross-legged opposite her brother, propping her head with both hands and gently swaying, curious in her heart.

"Thinking about it, Sister Liu's childhood was quite tragic, but fortunately, she was strong and did not step onto the path of evil."

Su Youyi suddenly widened her eyes, looking at her elder brother with twinkling eyes.

"Gotta say it, it's true," Liang Yi smacked his lips as if that was indeed the case.

Isolated by fellow disciples, without a single friend, and having a nagging Blood Demon by her side constantly trying to tempt her into killing, and only being able to stay in the dull and uninteresting Blood Control Sect.

Tragic, with a capital T.

"Although Liu Rouxin is powerful, my Youyi is not too shabby either!" Liang Yi gave Su Youyi a thumbs-up; only the two of them knew how difficult their childhoods had been.

"Brother~" Su Youyi's face turned slightly red, coquettishly complaining. Her ability to persevere was all because she had her brother by her side, and her change in personality was the same.

If the current her still had the temperament of her childhood self, even Su Youyi herself would be afraid.

"Indeed, childhood was tragic, but those who will suffer when grown up are the Blood Control Sect disciples. Ask them now how they feel, meow." Elder Orange crouched on the table between Liang Yi and Su Youyi, still playing with that glossy black carp.