Early the next morning, everyone woke up bright and early to continue their journey.
Not far away, on a large tree bathed in warm sunlight, a dark figure stood on the treetop with hands folded behind, watching the departing convoy of Su Zimo and the others, a playful gleam flickering in their sharp eyes.
Murmuring to themselves, they said, "Su Zimo, Mu Yunxuan, not bad, you've done well."
The voice sounded ethereal as the dark figure disappeared with a flash, gently rustling the leaves on the tree, leaving no trace behind.
Su Zimo's family of four rode in a carriage.
Inside the carriage, Mu Yunxuan glanced at Su Li.
Softly, he said, "Li'er, come to Daddy."
Su Li's expression shifted, he pursed his lips, but obediently walked to Mu Yunxuan's side.
Mu Yunxuan took out a spatial ring from his finger and put it on Su Li, as soon as the spatial ring was worn, it resized to fit Su Li's finger perfectly.
Su Li looked at it and a flicker of excitement passed through his eyes, feeling touched inside. He had been searching for a suitable spatial ring but couldn't find one.
Compared to his cultivation at the seventh stage of the Gold Profound Realm at his age, a five-year-old child needed a spatial ring even more.
Su Zimo smiled and said, "I've been looking for a suitable spatial ring for Li'er, but you beat me to it."
"When I first saw Li'er and Qi'er, I didn't see them wearing a spatial ring, so I was already looking for suitable ones for the two brothers. Qi'er got lucky! He actually found one himself."
"We have to thank the alchemy competition. If we hadn't been chased into the mountain cave by Lan Jie and the others, we wouldn't have formed a contract with the Fire Silver Snake."
Su Qi smirked, acknowledging that he couldn't match his mother's luck.
"It's all about luck and fate, Li'er, do you like it?"
"I like it, thank you, Daddy!" Su Li smiled happily in front of Mu Yunxuan for the first time.
Mu Yunxuan smiled knowingly, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes.
"Li'er, this is a mental spatial ring. It can be used to conceal your cultivation and has many other uses."
"It's the best! With such astonishing cultivation at such a young age, it always attracts jealousy and discontent. This is the best for Li'er."
Su Zimo looked at Mu Yunxuan with an affectionate smile.
In Mu Yunxuan's eyes, there was tenderness. Her affectionate gaze could dissolve all the coldness in his heart.
"Be low-key in your actions, but high-profile in your achievements. Wherever you go, people will like you. That's your mother's wise saying."
Su Qi shook his little head, leaning towards Su Zimo's embrace.
"Did you go and do naughty things while Mom was sleeping last night?"
Su Zimo teased while holding her son in her arms.
"Mom, if you keep talking about Qi'er like this in front of others, it will damage his brilliance. It's not peaceful here, does Qi'er want to sleep? Why are you thinking so much, it's the middle of the night. With Qi'er's personality, he wouldn't be diligent enough to stay awake and do mischief."
Su Qi frowned, he had lost all trust in his mother. It seemed that he, Su Qi, was a failure as a person.
Thinking to himself, Su Qi shook his head, his delicate and adorable face was very lovable, his big eyes had a gleam that made him cuter than other children.
"You! Learn something from your brother. Look at your brother, he recently advanced again, it's been so long, and you're still stuck at the second stage of the Gold Profound Realm."
"Mom, Qi'er is Qi'er. As long as he learns medicine well and refines good pills, his cultivation level is enough to protect himself."
"Useless!" Su Zimo tapped his forehead lightly.
"Mom, please don't tap me anymore. If you keep tapping me in front of the woman I like, it'll be embarrassing. Um...!" Su Qi shook his head, realizing he had gone off track.
With a lazy and somewhat cunning expression on his face, he looked adorable and pitiful.
Mu Yunxuan couldn't help but smile, his eyes filled with warmth as he watched the mother and son. He had never imagined that one day he would enjoy such a heartwarming scene with the person he loved and their child.
"After we arrive in your country, Li Xia, try to restrain yourself a bit, and don't always cause trouble."
Su Zimo looked at Su Qi with a slightly warning gaze. She wasn't worried about the others, only about Qi'er.
"Mom, do you always think that Qi'er will cause trouble?" Su Qi was really unhappy this time. It wasn't that he caused trouble, but trouble found him. Well, he couldn't explain it clearly to his mother, so he might as well go to sleep.
Su Qi moved his body and leaned his head against Su Zimo's chest, closing his eyes, pretending not to be bothered.
Su Zimo smiled lovingly and took a blanket from the side to cover Su Qi, making him as comfortable as possible.
For five consecutive days, Su Zimo and her group had a smooth journey without encountering any trouble along the way, which greatly increased their speed.
And today, they arrived at the Weykoo City not far from the border. They decided to stay here for a night before continuing their journey. It would take about four days to reach Li Xia Country, and conveniently, Weykoo City had restaurants and inns owned by Su Zimo and Mu Yunxuan.
And this Weykoo City, it is the necessary route for entering and leaving the border and can be considered a mixed place with all kinds of people. However, doing business here can be very profitable.
Just as the group of people got off the carriage at the entrance of the Bright Moon Restaurant, their exceptional appearances made it hard for them to go unnoticed. However, they could all feel the unfriendly gazes from the people around them.
Mu Yunxuan's eyes narrowed, his sharp black eyes scanning the surroundings.
"Yunxuan, have you noticed that the guards in Weykoo City are stricter than before?"
"Momo, Weykoo City may seem lax on the surface, but in reality, it has strict rules and regulations. This place is governed by my uncle's trusted subordinate, Li Qiao. You also have businesses here, so you must know that this person is upright, incorruptible, and highly skilled. My uncle values him greatly. The hidden guards of Cloud City have already arrived in Weykoo City ahead of us. After we enter the city, they will keep an eye out for us using secret signals."
"Momo, it seems that something has happened here. When we passed through Weykoo City last time, it was a prosperous scene. The people had leisurely and contented expressions on their faces. But now, when the people see strangers, there is fear in their eyes, and some even turn and run away as if we are despicable criminals."
Nalan Wenhao and Situ Ruoyan walked side by side.
"Mistress," the couple greeted Su Zimo respectfully.
"Huaijin, Yusu, it's been a while," Su Zimo smiled at them.
Seeing Su Zimo's elegant and noble demeanor, Huaijin smiled and said, "Mistress, it has indeed been a long time since we last met."
Huaijin wore a white robe, exuding a divine and handsome aura. He looked like a shrewd and capable person. Beside him, Yusu, a gentle and beautiful woman, wore a pink dress. Her eyes were captivating, and her smile was like an elegant orchid. She appeared to be a gentle and virtuous wife and mother.
"It's been almost half a year!" Su Zimo thought for a moment and replied.
"Uncle Huaijin, Aunt Yusu, hello!" Su Li and Su Qi greeted them in unison.
"Yes," the couple nodded and said, "Young Master and Second Young Master, it has been a long time, and you both have grown taller."
Yusu looked at the brothers with delight.
"Aunt Yusu, if Qi'er doesn't grow taller, he probably won't be able to find a wife in the future. But now is not the time to worry about that. Aunt Yusu, please prepare some delicious food for us!" Su Qi rubbed his stomach. Having just woken up, he was starving.
"Alright! Aunt Yusu will have the kitchen prepare delicious food for you right away."
Yusu nodded to Su Zimo and turned to walk inside.
Huaijin looked at Mu Yunxuan by Su Zimo's side and could roughly guess his identity.
"Mistress, I presume this is the Saint Lord of Cloud City?"
"Yes, he is Mu Yunxuan, and these are my parents and siblings."
Su Zimo introduced each of them to Huaijin.
"Congratulations, Mistress, on finding your family. Mistress, the rooms have been arranged. I will take you up," Huaijin said respectfully.
Su Zimo led the group of people with Huaijin to the third-floor guest rooms.
Even after they left, many people outside the restaurant continued to watch them. Some people seemed eager to act, while others followed them directly into the inn.
"Mother, those people are following us!" Su Qi and Su Li also noticed.
These people had naturally noticed as well. As time passed, more and more people started to tail them. Some had a greedy gaze, as if Su Zimo and the others were shining gold.
"Huaijin, why are these people acting so strangely?" Su Zimo frowned and asked.
"Mistress, you might not know, but strange things have been happening in Weykoo City recently. Merchants and people from other countries who pass through the city inexplicably die or disappear. These people following us are here to seize the wealth of the deceased."