After the Fairy Maidens Fell to Darkness, They Captured Me to Ruthlessly "Repay" Their Gratitude - Chapter 286

Chapter 286: Don’t Be Fooled by Her Gentle Side!

During his time in the Fox Clan, He Ange had been laying low and recovering his strength.

Over the past month, while improving his own cultivation, he had also devoted himself to rebuilding the Fox Clan.

And the more prosperous and peaceful the Fox Clan became, the more Qin Shiyan, Chen Sheng, Yan Ruyu, and other Dragon Dynasty figures began to acknowledge He Ange.

As long as they stayed in the Fox Clan, they would unconsciously absorb positive impressions of him.

Humans were social creatures, after all.

Stay in an environment long enough, and your perception naturally shifts.

In the Dragon Dynasty, everyone said He Ange was evil—so people viewed him negatively.

But in the Fox Clan, everyone praised him—so people started to like him.

It was just like how, in his past life, some who had never even been to Europe believed it was a romantic paradise.

Chen Sheng and Xu Xin were no different.

But He Ange wouldn’t stay in this safe haven forever.

There were many in the cultivation world who wanted him dead.

Waiting around wasn’t his style.

And honestly?

He had a hit list of his own.

Now that the time was right, it was finally time to move forward with his plans.

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When Yan Ruyu quietly pushed open He Ange’s door that night, he was deep in research—studying how to convert “tribal faith” into “individual combat power” using the Fox Clan’s domain-level formations.

“Saintess Ruyu?” He set down the blueprint, surprised. “Didn’t you leave with Chen Sheng and the others?”

“I… snuck away.” The white dragon girl averted her gaze, guilt written all over her face.

Of all the Dragon Dynasty visitors, Yan Ruyu had been the most carefree in the Fox Clan.

While Chen Sheng and Qin Shiyan still maintained their noble demeanors, Yan Ruyu had wholeheartedly embraced the common life—flying around, purifying water sources, and even accidentally turning the entire secret realm into a paradise with her dragon aura.

Truly, the saying held true:

“A mountain need not be tall—a single immortal makes it famous.”

“A lake need not be deep—a dragon’s presence makes it sacred.”

With a holy white dragon soaring through the skies daily, who wouldn’t think this place was blessed?

And Yan Ruyu was unbelievably kind-hearted.

Even if it was just to fulfill a child’s wish, she’d summon rain just to put on a little show.

Her winds and rains carried spiritual energy, turning ordinary crops into spirit-grown delicacies in just weeks.

Thanks to her efforts, the Fox Clan no longer needed outside aid—they were self-sufficient.

Honestly, after all this, He Ange had started developing quite the fondness for her.

Who wouldn’t adore a pure, kind-hearted dragon girl?

Looking back, Ye Qingchuan had been lucky to have someone like Yan Ruyu as his childhood friend.

If only he hadn’t wasted that chance.

But He Ange didn’t mind filling that void.

Humans were greedy creatures.

Who wouldn’t want a sweet dragon girl’s heart?

“The Fox Clan’s revival owes much to Saintess Ruyu’s kindness.” He smiled warmly. “On behalf of all its people—thank you.”

Yan Ruyu bit her lip, blushing slightly under the moonlight.

“I… just wanted to atone for Ye Qingchuan’s sins… and restore faith in the Dragon Dynasty.”

Her voice was soft, hesitant.

Being alone with He Ange at night made her nervous.

For some reason, ever since their first encounter, Yan Ruyu had felt strangely drawn to him.

She wanted his approval.

Maybe it was because He Ange was so respected by the Fox Clan.

Maybe it was because of how remarkably he had rebuilt their home.

Or maybe… it was the way he had saved her from Ye Qingchuan’s schemes.

Either way, she admired him now.

And she wanted him to admire her too.

That’s why she had worked so hard—not just for the Fox Clan, but so that He Ange would notice.

But beneath it all, she also felt guilty.

Because during the battle in the northern border, she had almost killed him.

Back then, she had believed the lies—that He Ange was a villain who controlled An Luo Yi, that he had nearly murdered Ye Qingchuan.

Only now did she realize she had been wrong.

In the Dragon Dynasty, people painted He Ange as a monster—

Someone who brainwashed women with evil Phoenix Marks, who enslaved Chosen Ones with poisoned souls.

But after seeing the truth, Yan Ruyu knew none of that was real.

An Luo Yi and Xia Zhiyue weren’t forced.

The Phoenix Mark wasn’t mind control—it healed her, strengthened her.

Only…

As the White Dragon Saintess, she had still asked He Ange to remove it.

Seeing was believing.

And now, Yan Ruyu trusted He Ange.

That’s why she had come tonight—

“He Yuan… you need to be careful of Chen Sheng.”

Her voice was barely a whisper, but the warning was unmistakable.

He Ange raised an eyebrow.

“Chen Sheng? What about her?”

“She’s…”

Yan Ruyu hesitated, her voice too soft to hear.

He Ange gestured for her to come closer.

After a moment, she stepped inside, sitting on the edge of his bed—the only place left to sit.

“Chen Sheng… isn’t as harmless as she seems.”

Yan Ruyu hated speaking ill of others, but she couldn’t stay silent.

She knew He Ange was kind, genuine—an easy target.

And she knew exactly what Chen Sheng was capable of.

Logically, she should stand with Chen Sheng—they were on the same side.

But morally?

She couldn’t abide by Chen Sheng’s methods.

Now that she was returning to the Dragon Dynasty, Yan Ruyu couldn’t leave He Ange defenseless.

She had to warn him.

“Chen Sheng doesn’t seem like a bad person,” He Ange mused casually.

That made Yan Ruyu snap.

“You don’t know her like I do!”

Her voice rose in urgency.

“Just because she cried in front of you doesn’t mean she’s soft! She’s always been like this—easily frightened, quick to tears—but that doesn’t mean she’s weak inside!”

She had seen what Chen Sheng could do.

To secure her sister’s throne, Chen Sheng had exiled her own loyalists without hesitation.

“Is that so?”

He Ange’s eyes gleamed with dark amusement.

“Then I should thank Saintess Ruyu for the warning.”

Author’s Note:
Yan Ruyu being the sweetest little snitch~