"There is no need to concern yourself with the matters of this king," Jun Lintian said coldly as he glanced at Ji Yu and walked away.
"Brother, what's going on? How is it possible that only Su Qi, that little king bastard, managed to find all the spiritual herbs and medicinal plants for the Heavenly Soul Shou Pill by himself? After everyone else left, Ji Rui couldn't help but get angry.
"Hmph! Underestimating Su Qi, not only did he secure the position of Dange appraiser, but he also obtained a powerful beast companion and a lot of formidable Xuan Weapons. He must have killed Zhihe," Ji Yu's face turned gloomy, unable to contain his anger.
"Mo Wu and Mo Tong suddenly went mad and claimed they snatched Su Qi's spirit grass. They have been imprisoned by Emperor Haoyue. Mo Zhai, being their father's protege, will surely find a way to save them."
"They were probably influenced by the Soul Devouring Bell in Su Qi's possession."
"The Soul Devouring Bell is a mysterious artifact. Didn't I tell you before? Su Qi possesses many treasures, and he defeated the Blood Demon Beast not solely with his cultivation, but also with the Xuan Weapon in his hand," Ji Yu explained, knowing that Lan Jie had an interest in causing trouble for Su Qi.
Sure enough, a greedy expression appeared on Lan Jie's face.
Ji Yu and Ji Rui exchanged glances, understanding each other's intentions.
"Mu Yunxuan, where are you taking me? Let go of me!" Su Zimo listened to the sound of galloping and felt the anger in Mu Yunxuan's heart. She couldn't deny the fact that there was a child between them, but beyond that, she herself was uncertain about her own feelings.
"Didn't you claim there were no feelings between us? Let's cultivate those feelings," Mu Yunxuan coldly responded.
"Su Zimo, have you reached a point in your life where you can't let go of trivial matters?"
"What?" Su Zimo momentarily doubted, her beautiful eyes blinked, and a vacant expression filled her gaze.
"Are you trying to force me into confessing my vulnerable love?" Su Zimo retorted icily.
"Do you dare to question the vulnerability of this seat's love? Su Zimo, I have bared all my love for you, but in your heart, it has become fragile? It seems that I have been too good to you," Mu Yunxuan's tone turned wicked and playful, causing Su Zimo to shudder involuntarily.
There's a saying that women might not feel attractive if they lack strength, while men might perceive women as pragmatic. Mu Yunxuan had everything, yet he felt that there was an insurmountable barrier between them.
Mu Yunxuan lowered his gaze, observing the wild and untamed person in his arms. He began to grasp the situation—a significant improvement had taken place between them compared to before, but the progress was too slow, and he couldn't wait.
In the past few days, regardless of the attitude Su Zimo displayed towards him, he had to clarify the relationship between them. As he looked into the eyes of the increasingly difficult-to-hide Murong Shaofeng, his heart went into turmoil.
Su Zimo was like a little wild cat that was challenging to tame. Mu Yunxuan liked cats with claws and personality, but finding a cat that was both wild and willing to be tamed was rare. Since the first time he met her, he had fallen deeply in love with her.
Unconsciously, Su Zimo's body relaxed as she leaned on Mu Yunxuan's chest, feeling his powerful heartbeat. Her hands instinctively wrapped around his slender waist.
Mu Yunxuan's eyes widened, and his body trembled.
The actions of Su Zimo made Mu Yunxuan's lips curl up, and he gently caressed her soft hair.
Su Zimo felt an electric current surge through her body. Why? Why, when she leaned against Mu Yunxuan's chest, did her fear of darkness noticeably diminish? It was just like that night on Sanqing Mountain—when he was by her side, the fear seemed to disappear. And now, it was the same!
Her fear of darkness had significantly lessened, but why? Su Zimo's face moved closer to Mu Yunxuan's chest, seeking an answer.
Feeling her reliance against his chest, Mu Yunxuan's heart skipped a beat.
He held Su Zimo even tighter, using his actions to demonstrate his deep love for her. In this moment, he found solace in his heart. In his field of vision, there was only her and an intense attachment to her.
Unconsciously, Su Zimo was caught in a tight embrace.
"Mu Yunxuan, you're about to strangle me!" Su Zimo angrily exclaimed.
Upon hearing this, Mu Yunxuan chuckled softly and loosened his grip slightly.
"We'll arrive in another fifteen minutes," he said in a gentle voice that held a charming quality. Su Zimo meekly leaned into his arms.
As they drew closer to the Three Kings Mansion, Jun Lintian suddenly felt as if someone was following him.
He turned around abruptly, but before he could react, a handful of powder was thrown at him. Four masked individuals dressed in black appeared, and Jun Lintian saw them falling backward.
"Ugh!" Jinghuai felt a little embarrassed and asked Qing Feng beside him, "Is this powder so powerful?"
"How would I know?" Qing Feng replied coldly, turning to look at the two black-masked individuals behind him.
"You sent him to the mountain of no return, leaving him to fend for himself, guard the intersection for a day and a night, and when you see him come out, kill him directly."
"Yes." Two individuals dressed in black masks carried them into the air and quickly disappeared from sight.
"Why didn't the Holy Lord just kill him directly?" Jinghuai couldn't understand.
"Isn't the Mountain of No Return more fitting for King's Landing?" Qing Feng responded without answering the rhetorical question.
"Exactly! Going to the mountain of no return means leaving no trace behind, which is better than killing directly! Now, should we return to Cloud City or go to Bright Moon Villa?"
"Let's return to Mingyue Villa. We will now follow the orders of the eldest prince," Qing Feng replied.
After Qing Feng finished speaking, he turned around and left without further ado.
"Ouch! Can't this ice cube ever be happy? Why do you always have a serious expression?!" Jinghuai complained while following Qing Feng, but he received no response as Qing Feng left without looking back.
"Brother, who were those four oddly dressed individuals in black masks? And why did they capture King's Landing?"
On the rooftop, Su Qi and Su Li crouched behind the eaves, eavesdropping on the conversation.
They had made up an excuse to leave midway and pretended to head towards Jun Lintian, intending to avenge their mother. However, they unexpectedly witnessed four black-clad masked men overpowering Jun Lintian.
"It's too far to see clearly. All I can tell is that they are masked, and I can't see their true faces. Since someone has punished King's Landing, it's our opportunity to do the same and then return," Su Li coldly commanded.
"Wait, brother, go down and see what kind of medicine they gave to Jun Lintian. Earlier, Qi Er also gave medicine to Jun Lintian," Su Qi suggested.
"Let's go." Su Li was the first to descend to the ground, and Su Qi quickly followed suit.
Bai Xi, Su Qi's little hand, picked up some powder from the ground and sniffed it.
Immediately, a trace of anger flickered in his eyes. "Brother, this is Incense Drunk. What I gave to the king was Drunk Incense. When these two powders come into contact, they become an antidote. Who ruined my plans?" At this moment, Su Qi couldn't have imagined that the person who had foiled his plans was his father.
"Let's go back and rest for now. We'll inform our brother about what happened today. This time, there's no opportunity. As long as King's Landing is still alive, we'll have a chance for revenge," Su Li said calmly, determined not to let anyone harm their mother.
"That's all we can do," Su Qi said frustratedly. With their mother not at home, going back didn't seem appealing.
"Here we are."
Mu Yunxuan brought Su Zimo to land beneath a picturesque octagonal pavilion. Behind them were blooming peach blossoms, and in front of the pavilion was a serene blue lake. The octagonal pavilion extended out to the center of the lake.
Although Su Zimo couldn't see it, she could sense the fragrance of peach blossoms and the gentle ripples of the water. This seemed to be a beautiful paradise.
"What is this place?" Su Zimo asked.
"It doesn't have a name yet, but I come here every year for a while," Mu Yunxuan replied.
He gazed at her beautiful face, wishing she could see the beauty surrounding them at this moment. This place was truly enchanting—a sanctuary on top of the mountain, separate from the bustling world. Mu Yunxuan had accidentally discovered this serene and beautiful haven.
"What difference does it make by bringing me here?" Su Zimo asked flatly.
"I don't know what difference it will make, but I know that my heart beats for you. Every night for the past six years, your resolute figure has haunted my dreams, over and over again, without interruption. Do you remember the second time we met? In that instant, I recognized you at a glance. You left no plain smile in my heart, only resolute eyes filled with deep hatred. But I'll let your hatred warm my heart," Mu Yunxuan said, holding her shoulders and gazing deeply into her slightly moved face.
"Su Zimo, I don't want our relationship to be as fleeting as mist, distant and detached. With a heart, the end of the world feels near; without a heart, it lingers in the end of the world. You are the woman I've met who truly belongs to the depths of my soul. I, Mu Yunxuan, am greedy for more—beyond twilight, beyond the twilight between our hearts."
Mu Yunxuan expressed his deep affection, uttering sentimental words to the woman he admired for the first time.
Su Zimo's heart raced wildly. If she claimed to feel nothing, then what explained the tumultuous change in her heart at this very moment?