Chapter - 3445

"What kind of nonsense are you talking about?" spat Vesper.

"I..." Zeke didn't know what to say.

Vesper continued, "Do you really think that, even though you're not a demonic cultivator, you're entitled to cultivate with heaven's energy? Even if I agree, my subordinates will definitely have objections."

At that moment, Zeke had a sudden realization. "You gave me the heaven's energy you needed for your cultivation?"

Vesper didn't respond, and her expression remained serene.

Indeed, she had given her cultivation resources to Zeke, and even she herself did not know why she had done so. However, since she had already done it, she harbored no thoughts of regret.

Zeke was visibly moved because he never expected a demonic cultivator to possess such kindness. When he helped Aretta in the past, she only provided a tiny bit of heaven's energy as thanks. Compared to what Vesper had given, it was a world of difference.

However, despite being moved, Zeke still found the situation particularly embarrassing.

He felt as if he was indirectly taking advantage of the unparalleled prodigy whom Vesper had a crush on.

To Zeke, being treated like that was no different from being a kept man.

"Don't go around telling people that I gave you heaven's energy, understand?" Vesper warned.

"Understood!" Zeke nodded, then gritted his teeth. "I never owe anyone anything, so I'll find a way to repay your heaven's energy in the future."

Upon hearing that, Vesper smiled. A hint of intrigue flashed past her beautiful eyes as she looked at Zeke. There was no sign of refusal in her gaze. Instead, she responded with a subtle nod. "Don't forget your promise. If you fail to return my heaven's energy, then you're not going anywhere."

Upon hearing that, Zeke was filled with regret.

He couldn't comprehend Vesper with normal people's way of thinking. If one were polite to her, one shouldn't expect her to return the courtesy.

Zeke merely expressed his gratitude, yet she wanted to keep him around until he fulfilled his promise.

As such, Zeke found her unbearable to deal with.

"How about this? If I can't repay you when I'm still in the Secret Realm of Mount Kush, I'll find another way in the future. I don't want any more heaven's energy you obtained in the future." Zeke managed to squeeze out a faint smile.

Vesper merely rolled her eyes before leaving the room.

A line of demonic cultivators had gathered outside. Upon seeing her, they all knelt down in unison. "Greetings, Lord Vesper!"

"Rise," Vesper commanded nonchalantly, having already used to such a scene, and lifted her hand gracefully.

Only then did the numerous demonic cultivators dare to stand up.

At that moment, Zeke also stepped out. Noticing the demonic cultivators looking his way, he chuckled dryly. "Hello, everyone."

His greeting was met with no response from the demonic cultivators, yet their expressions were extremely peculiar.

Upon seeing their expressions, Zeke knew without a doubt what they were thinking.

He had spent a night in the same room with Vesper, after all. As such, the crowd surely assumed something special had occurred between the two.

However, it was not so.

Zeke was very well-behaved through the night.

However, he couldn't offer any explanation at that moment. All he could do was watch the looks directed at him grow increasingly odd. Some even glared at him with jealously, though they tried their best to hide it.

However, Zeke spotted it at a glance and felt helpless.

Initially, he had no intention of getting into a conflict with Vesper's subordinates. However, it seemed he had sparked their ire.

Aside from envy, some even looked at him with a gaze of respect.

Zeke was confused, not understanding what those looks meant.

"Mr. Zeke!" At that moment, a demonic cultivator stepped forward.

His aura was powerful. Apparently, he was a warrior in the late stage of Sun and Moon Class.

Moreover, it was clear that among those demonic cultivators, he was one of the strongest, second only to Vesper.

Instead of addressing Vesper, he turned his attention to Zeke with respect. "I'm afraid you may be aggrieved by what's to come."

"Aggrieved?" Zeke asked, slightly taken aback and unease. "What are you guys up to?"

"It's like this." The demonic cultivator continued with a kind and respectful smile. "We've stumbled upon an orthodox cultivator's formation. They're currently besieging the black temple, and it seems they're on the verge of obtaining the Demonic Lotus petals. Since you've decided to accompany us, you'll inevitably have to face them. I fear you may be upset later, so I decided to inform you in advance."