Your Name

“Hmph… Good morning, Senior Brother. How did you sleep last night?!”

The iron door creaked open, and Li Yunshang’s cheerful voice rang out. She was clearly in a good mood, evident from the corners of her mouth that wouldn’t stop curling upward.

She hummed a little tune and walked with a joyful stride to where Xiao Yu was bound tightly in ropes.

Her nimble fingers spread, and her slender, playful digits tugged at Xiao Yu’s face. The smooth sensation and faint fragrance told Xiao Yu his face had been uncovered.

“Mm, looks like Senior Brother had a good rest.”

Her lively eyes scanned the ropes binding Xiao Yu, noting no damage. Satisfied, she nodded, as if inspecting her own property and finding it intact. She stepped back.

Thud!

The two burly guards who followed her placed a chair behind her and promptly left.

Li Yunshang sat down, lifting her long, slender legs and crossing them with practiced ease. The hem of her fiery red dress swayed, and Xiao Yu caught a glimpse of a faint pink.

Compared to yesterday’s modest “widow’s attire,” Li Yunshang’s outfit today was strikingly vibrant and eye-catching.

She wore a flame-red dress, exposing her thighs and delicate collarbones. The dominant red color was subtly toned down with hints of dark blue, making it less glaring. Her white skin glowed faintly under the intricate designs of the dress. The hem and cuffs were adorned with lavish gold lines, giving it an opulent and grand appearance.

At the neckline, a pattern of unknown flower stamens was imprinted, and the bands on her sleeves and dress were decorated with layered water patterns. The skirt was long and more daringly exposed.

Xiao Yu’s eyes widened in surprise. There was no doubt that this outfit perfectly suited Li Yunshang, highlighting her figure beautifully.

The dress also emitted a faint spiritual glow, indicating it was a high-quality spirit artifact.

Clearly, after her daughter’s disappearance, the busy Xuanling Sect leader had taken great pains to ensure Li Yunshang’s safety. The presence of a Nascent Soul境 cultivator in the shadows was enough to deter any would-be attackers.

“Alright, you two, go and interrogate the other prisoners. I’ll handle this one myself. Remember to close the door.”

“Yes, Miss.”

Following Li Yunshang’s instructions, the two guards left the cell.

The heavy iron door closed with a thud, leaving Xiao Yu and Li Yunshang alone in the large, dimly lit cell.

Seeing the flower-like Li Yunshang before him, Xiao Yu felt an inexplicable sense of fear. If she was here, didn’t that mean the Nascent Soul境 cultivator was also around?

He twisted his head, scanning the room, especially the dark corners, trying to spot any signs of danger.

“Don’t look for her. Yesterday was Senior Sister Ye’s last day in the sect. She left early this morning for Yingxue Pavilion. Here… it’s just you and me, Senior Brother.”

Her lips parted, and Li Yunshang spoke in a teasing tone, her bright eyes narrowing seductively as they fixed on Xiao Yu.

“Is that so? I don’t believe you.”

Xiao Yu glanced at Li Yunshang with suspicion, completely missing the intense emotion in her eyes. He considered the shadows behind her.

Trust no one. Xiao Yu had learned his lesson the hard way.

Even a lion hunting a rabbit uses its full strength. If the so-called Senior Sister Ye had underestimated him, even a slight lapse in concentration would have allowed him to escape using the Qiankun Earth-Dodging Talisman.

But he had spent the night bound to a chair, unable to move, his neck numb from the awkward position.

Indeed, cultivators became more cunning with age. Xiao Yu had seen it firsthand.

“Hah!” Seeing Xiao Yu’s stubborn disbelief, Li Yunshang’s previously radiant face darkened.

She coldly snorted, “Senior Brother, you’re still thinking about other women in front of me? Do you want me to punish you like a criminal? We have plenty of torture tools in Xuanling Sect.”

She stood up and, from the wall of torture tools, picked up a large mace, testing its weight in her hand. The spikes on the mace glinted menacingly in the dim light.

This sight made Xiao Yu’s heart skip a beat.

“Hey… seriously, that thing could kill someone if it lands.”

“Then look at me properly, and don’t think about other women. Otherwise, I’ll break your legs and keep you by my side forever.”

Li Yunshang brandished the mace, her voice dripping with possessive intent.

Xiao Yu shrank back, unsure if this was the Li Yunshang he knew.

Is she possessed by *Iku Yono* or *Katsura Kotarou*?

For his own safety, he nodded under her intense gaze.

“Much better!”

Satisfied, Li Yunshang smiled sweetly and tossed the mace aside, where it landed with a thud.

Xiao Yu’s eyelids twitched. He was sure that if he had hesitated, the mace would have been the next thing to greet him.

Scary, too scary. Clearly, she was more of a yandere than a tsundere.

“Relax. As long as Senior Brother listens to me and stays within three meters, I won’t do anything to you. I have some questions for you…”

Li Yunshang sat back down, leaning against the chair and resting her chin on her hand, which was propped up on the armrest. She tilted her head, her silky black hair cascading down, and her alluring eyes looked at Xiao Yu with a hint of accusation.

To be honest, Li Yunshang’s figure wasn’t particularly tall. By his world’s standards, she was about 19 years old, with a body that hadn’t fully developed—small and delicate. Yet, as Xiao Yu looked at her clear, tender face, he felt like he was being interrogated by a domineering, mature woman.

What the heck?

Illusion? Xiao Yu guessed it was due to his current dire situation. Bound and helpless, he was at her mercy, and she could do anything she wanted.

While Xiao Yu was lost in thought, Li Yunshang spoke:

“First, what’s your real name? Tell me the truth.”

“Actually, this is all a misunderstanding. I really am Ye Feng’s brother. We’re twins, so we look alike. My name is Ye Ba. It’s true, believe me! That Luo…”

Smack!

Before Xiao Yu could finish, a sharp crack echoed, and he felt a sting on his chest. A whip mark appeared on the ropes.

“Do you take me for Luo Yanming, that fool? Do you want me to call you Xiao Ba?”

She had somehow retrieved a whip from the wall. Her eyes glinted with a cold light, and a flush crept onto her cheeks as she whispered:

“But if you tell the truth, I might consider calling you by a nickname… in a different place. Just remember, I can tell if you’re lying. I got a spirit artifact from Mother that detects lies.”

Her smooth fingertips lightly touched her eye socket, and she smiled faintly. She was thoroughly prepared.

Until she knew who Xiao Yu really was, she wouldn’t feel at ease.

Looking into her clear, glinting eyes, Xiao Yu felt a bitter taste in his mouth. Why was he being subjected to such a high-level spirit artifact?

“Alright, what’s your real name? Don’t tell me it’s Ye Feng. You… definitely don’t have that name.”

Xiao Yu paused, then looked into Li Yunshang’s eyes with sincerity:

“Actually, my name is Xiao Yan, a fallen genius from Wutan City. Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west—don’t underestimate…”

Smack!

“The lie detector works. Tell me the truth.”

“Ah? It really detects lies? Fine, my name is Zhao Yun.”

Smack!

“Still lying? How about Xiao Fan?”

Smack!

“Senior Brother, I’m losing my patience.”

Holding the whip, Li Yunshang narrowed her eyes in irritation.

“Sigh! My name is Tang…”

Before he could finish, the whip struck again.

Smack! Smack! Smack!

This time, Li Yunshang lashed out three times in quick succession. Each strike was powerful, making Xiao Yu gasp in pain.

“Senior Brother, I’ll give you one last chance. The next time, it won’t be a whip.”

Seeing the mace in her hand, Xiao Yu knew he couldn’t afford to lie again. Reluctantly, he revealed his true name:

“Xiao Yu.”

Li Yunshang froze, her eyes conveying that he was telling the truth this time.

She dropped the whip, letting it fall to the ground, “Xiao Yu… Xiao Yu, is that really your name? Ah Yu… Yu-er, Yu-Yu… hehe… then our children will also be surnamed Xiao…”

She muttered to herself, looking pleased. A rosy blush spread across her delicate face, as if she was lost in a pleasant fantasy.

Xiao Yu’s heart sank. What was she thinking?

Taking advantage of her distracted moment, Xiao Yu’s wrist, holding the knife, began to move frantically.

He cursed inwardly. Damn, Li Yunshang must have a lot of resources. How many layers of rope did she use?

He had lied earlier just to buy time to cut the ropes.

But damn, he had been cutting for ages and still hadn’t managed to break free.

A broader view revealed Xiao Yu was bound with so many layers of Kunling Rope that he looked like a mummy.

Swoosh swoosh…

Xiao Yu worked as hard as he could. His wrists ached more than ever, even more than in his past life’s intense training.

Desperation brought out the best in him.

Almost there! Xiao Yu’s mind screamed as he felt the ropes loosening around his arms. Victory was within reach.

“Xiao Yu?”

Suddenly, Li Yunshang’s voice broke his concentration.

Xiao Yu’s heart skipped a beat. He looked up to see Li Yunshang, who had been lost in her fantasy, now fully composed and staring at him intently. Her eyes, dark and cold, seemed to pierce through him.

In a daze, Xiao Yu saw a large, ominous “Danger” sign floating above his head.