"What nonsense are you saying?" Ye Qiu clenched his fists tightly, his body shivering from anger. "I admit your talent is outstanding, but don't think you're omnipotent. There are several alchemists here better than you. If even they couldn't do it, then how can you?"
Mu Ru Yue didn't bother to look at Ye Qiu. She just shifted her gaze to Senior Dan.
Senior Dan stayed silent for a while before gently nodding. "I believe in the little girl."
How could he not trust Yu Er's daughter?
Currently, Senior Dan was suppressing his excitement and ignoring the gazes of the crowd, as he shifted his gaze to Mu Ru Yue. He chuckled and said, "Little girl, you can treat the Medicine Sect as your own home. If anyone bullies you and the head of the Medicine Sect can't do anything, you can seek me out for help. This old man's age is rather advanced and his legs aren't as agile as before, but he still has the ability to protect his disciples and their offsprings."
With those words from Senior Dan, this little girl could do whatever she wanted in the Medicine Sect and no one would dare say anything.
Ye Qiu's expression changed as he looked furiously at Mu Ru Yue.
Once this little girl fails to treat the young master, will Senior Dan still help her to such an extent?'
It was laughable how the current Ye Qiu thought Senior Dan treated her specially due to her words. He was clueless about how the Senior Dan's beloved disciple whom he doted on the most was her mother…
After the crowd was dismissed, Wu Yu didn't leave. He walked to Mu Ru Yue's side and chuckled, asking, "Little girl, you made such a commotion again. I just don't understand why Senior Dan didn't continue to request and recruit you as his disciple until the end."
Mu Ru Yue looked at the dismissed crowd before moving her gaze to Wu Yu's elderly face. She shrugged her shoulders. "My mother is his disciple, so I should actually call him grandmaster in this case."
Wu Yu was stunned, then he chuckled. "That's not bad. That old man's strength is very high. His alchemy standard is similarly very strong. Even though I don't know what rank he is at now, I know he's much stronger than me."
Hearing that, Mu Ru Yue became a little curious. "Didn't you say the strongest alchemist here is a Mundane Stage Low Rank?"
Wu Yu rolled his eyes at her. "I had indeed said that, but the problem is that the old man isn't from here; he came from the Central Region. He represents the Medicine Sect and created a branch sect here, so he's a person of the Central Region. His title as Senior Dan also originated from the Central Region; senior isn't just a rank. That is, we call ourselves grandmasters here, but in that place, they are simply called seniors. It's the respect for experts. Have I clarified it now?"
"Central Region? Master, do you know the Central Region very well?" Mu Ru Yue blinked her eyes as she asked that.
"Hehe! Master hasn't been to the Central Region, but we, alchemists of high rank, do have a general understanding with our current status. For example, we know of those renowned people known as Zi Huang and Senior Yue in the Central Region."
Mu Ru Yue's heart suddenly skipped a beat. She didn't know how many times she had heard those two names from Nangong Zi Feng.
"Master, can you tell me more about Zi Huang and Senior Yue?"
"I'm actually not too clear on that. Senior Yue is just a title, same as Zi Huang. Even though he's known as Zi Huang1, he isn't an emperor. It seems that it's due to his name being Zi Huang that he had such a title. I don't know Senior Yue's real name, though.
"The two were a legendary couple in the Central Region. They both possessed tyrannical talent and superior strength. They were also devoted to each other; no matter how many women in the Central Region envied the woman and fancied the man, he only had her. More importantly, Senior Yue is the sole alchemist in the Central Region that had almost reached the Divine Stage. It's a pity that the couple had fallen a thousand years ago…"
(Teaser)
"What nonsense are you saying?" Ye Qiu clenched his fists tightly. His body shivered from anger. "I admit your talent is outstanding, but don't think you are omnipotent. There are several alchemists here better than you. If even they couldn't do it, then how can you?" [Miki: Miki is omnipotent so she can lend her powers to MRY, but Miki believes in MRY to give you a resounding face slap so have fun~ GO GO GO MRY~ Face slap him senseless!]
Mu Ru Yue didn't bother to look at Ye Qiu. She just shifted her gaze to Senior Dan.
Senior Dan stayed silent for a while before gently nodding. "I believe in the little girl." [Miki: Yay Senior Dan, use a metal fan to slap his face~]
1. The second word in chinese character (Huang) can represent the Emperor's title.
Mu Ru Yue frowned.
'They both fell? What on earth happened a thousand years ago?'
She couldn't forget how Nangong Zi Feng had called her and Ye Wu Chen Senior Yue and Zi Huang respectively…
'How was that couple related to us?'
"Master, do you have specific knowledge about the circumstances of those two?"
Wu Yu looked curiously at Mu Ru Yue. This little girl seemed uninterested in most everything. When did she become interested in this?"
"I don't know much, but I do know that Zi Huang seemed to be a person of the Zi family in the Central Region. I also heard that , the Zi family was the largest power in the Central Region at that time, but Zi Huang and Senior Yue were assassinated while away from the Zi family. As for the rest, I don't know. Only that, from that day onward, Zi Huang and Senior Yue disappeared from the Central Region."
Wu Yu sighed as that was really all he knew.
Mu Ru Yue pondered for a bit before nodding, not revealing any trace of her thoughts. "I understand. Master, I will go and prepare some medicine for the young master, so I won't be accompanying you."
"Little girl, just do your best." Wu Yu smiled faintly. No matter what this disciple did, she didn't want him, her master, to worry for her. However, that instead made him feel rather gloomy…
Mu Ru Yue didn't speak any further and just casually found a person to lead her to Mu Rong Qing Chu's living quarters.
Moonlight entered the room illuminating the man's hair. He stood with both hands behind his back, facing the window. His gaze landed on the courtyard outside his room.
Then, as though he felt the young girl's arrival, the man smiled faintly and turned around. His gentle and beautiful voice was like a spring wind to the listener, so pleasant to the ear that it could captivate people unknowingly.
"You're here?"
Mu Ru Yue was stunned. For some reason, she had a feeling that this man already knew she would come. Could she be mistaken?
"I'm rather certain about treating your illness, but I need to ask you a couple of questions first."
The man lifted his hand slightly, with a shallow smile on his divinely handsome face. He was obviously cold, but with that smile, he exhibited an immortal-like sight. He was incredibly beautiful.
This ethereal man had such beauty that it seemed surreal.
"Have a seat."
"No need. I'll head off once I've asked a few questions." said Mu Ru Yue, shaking her head. "Your attribute is wind, and your body wasn't very good from the start, then you lost a huge amount of your life force five years ago. If I hadn't guessed wrongly, could it be that you made contact with a plant called Red Ant Leaf?"
"If you're referring to a grass that has a red leaf in the shape of an enormous ant, then I have indeed made contact with it five years ago."
"Then, it's right." Mu Ru Yue's eyes lit up and, with a faint smile, she explained, "That is a Red Ant Leaf, a tremendously poisonous grass which will gradually deplete a human's life force. There is an Earth Stage Peak Rank pill known as the Nine Tripod Cauldrons Pill that can detoxify that poison, but manufacturing it will require some time."
Qing Chu smiled calmly, a trace of warmth gradually appeared on his cold face. "I'll have to trouble you then."
Mu Ru Yue lifted her gaze to look at Qing Chu, who had an unsurprised expression from the start. With a raise of her brows, she said, "You seem rather uncaring about whether this poison can be removed or not. Previously, you also didn't show any disappointment when you found out that there might not be a treatment. Even now, you still look just as relaxed."
"It's not that I don't care, but… that I know I won't die," Mu Rong Qing Chu said indifferently.
He had already known his fate from the start.
Mu Ru Yue was a bit taken aback with this answer. Then, as though Qing Chu read her mind, he smiled slightly. "Do you know that there is a kind of power in this world that enables people to see the past and the future?"
Mu Ru Yue's heart jolted. She had read this in the Xiao family archive.
It had depictions of people blessed by the heavens with the ability to see the past and the future. However, the heavens were fair, as those blessed with such powers would never obtain happiness…
How could those people obtain happiness when they already knew their past and future?
They were destined to be alone for their entire lives and live on in solitude.
"So, I had already known earlier on that I won't die, as your appearance will save my life."
There wasn't anyone in the world that really wanted to die. Mu Rong Qing Chu was the same. It wasn't that he didn't care about his apparent death warrant, but that he already knew from the start that there would be such a result. Likewise, he knew that he would have countless encounters with this young girl in the future…
"A blessed person." Mu Ru Yue smiled faintly. "I thought it was just something the world made up. I didn't expect such a person to really exist."
"The rumours of the world are fabricated according to facts. It isn't anything out of this world for such people to exist. I can predict the future, but I have to pay some price for knowing them, every time. Even so, to repay you for saving my life, I will help predict a little of your future."
Mu Rong Qing Chu's gaze was on Mu Ru Yue. He knew this young girl definitely wasn't simple ever since the first time he'd seen her.
"I shall give my thanks then." Mu Ru Yue nodded slightly. "I'll give you your pill in five days time."
Looking at Mu Ru Yue's leaving figure, Mu Rong Qing Chu gradually closed his eyes. The light of the setting sun shone directly down upon his body.
The man's beauty looked surreal under the sunset. His sickly white appearance attracted tender feelings toward him. Suddenly, his expression changed and he spurted out a mouthful of blood from his throat.
"Can't be seen. It actually can't be seen…"
Her future was blank.
There were actually people in this world he couldn't foresee…
Mu Rong Qing Chu's complexion turned increasingly pale, a complex expression on his face. She was really something out of this world. Otherwise, he would be able to see through her. There was only one explanation for this: Her future would have countless changes that even he wouldn't be able to predict…
"Perhaps she is the most unique person in this continent." Mu Rong Qing Chu chuckled faintly. He was very interested in this kind of person, one he couldn't see through.
It was unknown what her future would be like.
Moreover, it shouldn't be simple…
Five days later.
Mu Rong Tian paced back and forth anxiously within the main branch of the Medicine Sect. His gaze often shot outside. Mu Ru Yue made him collect some medicinal plants and gave the word that she would manufacture the pill after five days. Today was already the fifth day. He didn't know what progress the pill had reached.
He became increasingly anxious as he thought about that.
In comparison, Mu Rong Qing Chu, who sat at the side, was much more calm and collected. He had already predicted his own end long ago. He knew without error that Mu Ru Yue would save his life today.
White robes entered the room under the crowd's gaze. The young girl seemed extraordinary as her face stayed emotionless. It was as though she hadn't seen the people waiting for her.
"Niece Yue Er, how is it?" Mu Rong Tian walked hastily over to her and asked anxiously.
(Teaser)
Mu Ru Yue was slightly taken aback with this answer. It was as though Qing Chu read her mind as he smiled slightly. "Do you know that there is a kind of power in this world that enables people to see the past and the future?"
'See the past and the future…'
Mu Ru Yue's heart jolted. She had read this in the Xiao family archive.
[Miki: Those that can see the future will hate that power, especially if you know that you will face an unavoidable terrible end. Miki wants to glimpse into her future, but also scared~ It will be great if the future Miki can metamorphose into a genuine goddess, but what if it isn't good… haha Well Miki will take things along as her life continues XD]
Mu Ru Yue smiled slightly and opened her palm. There was a green pill emitting an intense life force within it. She raised her head to look at Mu Rong Tian. "Let him consume this pill."
It was still uncertain whether this pill could save his son's life, he was already at his wit's end.
Mu Rong Tian took the pill and walked briskly toward Mu Rong Qing Chu.
Everyone's eyes followed his actions. They didn't know if such a young girl would really be able to use an Earth Stage Peak Rank pill to treat the young master's body.
After all, even alchemists from the Central Region were clueless on how to treat him.
Mu Rong Qing Chu smiled and looked calmly at Mu Rong Tian's hand. He took the pill gently and placed it in his mouth. In an instant, a cool liquid flowed down his throat and into his stomach.
Mu Rong Tian was nervous as he looked unblinkingly for the changes on Mu Rong Qing Chu's body.
Mu Rong Qing Chu slowly lifted his gaze. His originally pale face gradually became rosy. As though Mu Rong Tian felt these changes himself, he became jubilant.
"Qing Chu, your body…"
Mu Rong Qing Chu smiled faintly, as per usual. "I can feel my life force slowly getting stronger. Even though the speed is rather slow, it's no longer diminishing."
The man was still as calm and collected as before, even as his body finally became healthy again. There weren't even any changes on his divinely handsome face.
"That's great! That's great!" Mu Rong Tian's heart was so stirred that he teared up as he spoke those words repeatedly.
Mu Ru Yue's gaze was on this Mu Rong father and son. It was unknown why, but she had a feeling that the relation between these two wasn't only that of a father and son. There seemed to be some secret behind it…
When those arrogant alchemists saw such a sight, they were shocked into speechlessness. Who would have thought that she really did have the ability to treat the young sect master? His condition seemed impossible to treat even to those alchemists from the Central Region.
"She'd really succeed!" Ye Qiu's voice was quivering. He initially wanted to escape this place but decided to stay and watch Mu Ru Yue's expression when she failed. Instead, it was he that made a joke of himself in the end.
Why was that old man Wu Yu able to gain such a genius disciple?
Ye Qiu's jealousy overwhelmed his anger. He had bickered with that old man for most of his life. In the end, he was left with such a sorry state because of the latter's sole disciple.
He became sorrowful as he pondered over this. He didn't know how these people would deal with him. If he knew this was going to happen, he should have taken the chance to sneak out of the Medicine Sect.
Mu Ru Yue indeed didn't plan to let Ye Qiu off the hook.
She hadn't dealt with him because she'd been working on the manufacturing of the pill for the last couple of days. Therefore, in order to prevent him from taking the chance to sneak away, she had already made Ye Wu Chen watch that old man's every move.
If that old man just created trouble as usual, she could ignore him. However, that didn't mean she could forget: If it wasn't for him, how would Wu Chen be pushed to the point where he almost crippled his own powers?
She definitely wouldn't let such an incident occur again!
"Lady Mu." Mu Rong Qing Chu saw that Mu Ru Yue had turned around to leave, so he stood up slowly to follow her. Once both of them stepped out of the room, he called out in order to halt her steps.
Mu Ru Yue's stopped as she asked without looking back, "What's the matter?"
"I've promised you five days ago that I would take a glimpse at your future." Mu Rong Qing Chu's lips curved up into a smile. His handsome face was so outstanding under the sunlight. "But what I saw was completely blank."
(Teaser)
Mu Ru Yue smiled slightly and opened her palm. There was a green pill emitting an intense life force within her palm. She raised her head to look at Mu Rong Tian. "Let him consume this pill."
Even though it was still uncertain whether this pill could save Mu Rong Qing Chu's life, he was already at his wit's end.
Mu Rong Tian took the pill and walked briskly toward Mu Rong Qing Chu.
[Miki: sniggered It seems my impersonation of Mu Ru Yue isn't bad. Hmm~ but it didn't work with Ye Wu Chen. No fair! Hehe~ oh well~ If Ye Wu Chen can't see through my disguise, he isn't worthy of my main female anyways. Mu Rong Tian, you look down on my main female~ I will make your son pay the price! Muahahahahah~]
"Blank?" Mu Ru Yue raised her brows as she turned to look at the man behind her.
"That's right." Mu Rong Qing Chu nodded slightly and calmly as a breeze, said, "I wanted to tell you that your future isn't fixed like others, so what your final outcome will be depends on your own efforts. You're extraordinary. I can't tell you what your future will be like, whether it will be happy or sad; everything is up to you."
Mu Ru Yue looked downward slightly, and then, after a long moment, displayed a smile to Mu Rong Qing Chu. "Actually, I have never believed in destiny. My life is in my hands. No matter what you could have seen in my future, I definitely wouldn't have followed that path. The final goal I've set for myself is to reach the pinnacle of the world by his side. If, as we reach for that goal, the heavens try to stop us, then I will go against it and create a bloody path."
Mu Rong Qing Chu's heart palpitated.
'My life is in my hands? This is the first time in his life he heard someone say that…'
"You really are a special person. No wonder I'm unable to foresee your future." Mu Rong Qing Chu smiled faintly. "I'm really envious of that man for having someone willing to go against the heavens for him."
But, his own fate was already set. If only he could be like her, ignoring everything but her goal…
As though Mu Ru Yue understood the man's thoughts, she focused her gaze on him and said each word clearly, "Mu Rong Qing Chu, so what if you're a blessed person? Just do whatever you want. Your life shouldn't be controlled by the heavens—You should be the one in control. Why don't you try putting down your responsibilities? Who decided that all blessed people must abandon their personal happiness? If you have the will, you will get what you want."
Mu Ru Yue didn't stay after she said that. She turned around and started to move away from Mu Rong Qing Chu's line of sight.
He needed to think about everything else on his own. She could only tell him that much. As for Mu Rong Qing Chu's final outcome, it didn't have anything to do with her…
Mu Rong Qing Chu focused on the young girl's leaving figure. A slight ripple could be seen in his usually calm and collected gaze. After hearing the girl's words, layer upon layer of waves seemed to be surging in his heart.
Would he be able to defy the heavens and obtain the life he wanted? Perhaps he should give it a try…
A light smile graced Mu Rong Qing Chu's lips. There was a change in the way he looked at Mu Ru Yue.
"Damn it! That little girl really treated the young master's illness. What to do? What should I do now?" Ye Qiu paced back and forth in his room but nothing came up. When he saw the white-clothed young girl enter the room with Wu Yu, he was so apprehensive that his body shuddered.
"Wh… why are you here?"
It was undeniable that the older a person was, the more they coveted life and feared death. Ye Qiu similarly feared death. Right now, he just wanted to safely leave this place.
"Why am I here?" Mu Ru Yue chuckled, but her smile was frosty. "You've hurt my fiance. Do you think I'll let you off? Ye Qiu, you shouldn't have hurt him to that extent. So I have a pill here, and I want you to swallow it yourself."
Upon saying that, she opened her palm. A pill with a blood-like colour was within, giving off a terrifying light.
Fear showed in Ye Qiu's eyes. "What pill is that?"
Mu Ru Yue smiled slightly, "It's a pill that will make your energy and mental power disappear. Moreover, it will prevent from having any ill intent toward anyone in this life ever again. Otherwise, you will live a life worse than death." [Miki: Everyone should eat a pill that contains the second effect when they are born. The pill also mustn't be detrimental to health~ just pain ? If not, people will be going to complain about human rights xD]
(Teaser)
"Blank?" Mu Ru Yue raised her brows as she turned to look at the man behind her.
"That's right." Mu Rong Qing Chu nodded slightly and said calmly as a breeze, "I wanted to tell you that your future isn't fixed like others, so what your final outcome will be depends on your own efforts. You are extraordinary. I can't tell you what your future will be like, whether it will be happy or sad. Everything is up to you."
Mu Ru Yue looked downward slightly before displaying a smile to Mu Rong Qing Chu after a long moment. "Actually, I have never believed in destiny. My life is in my hands. No matter what you could have seen in my future, I definitely wouldn't have followed that path. The final goal I've set for myself is to reach the pinnacle of the world by his side. If, as we reach for that goal, the heavens try to stop us, then I will go against it and create a bloody path."
Miki banzaied. "Miki totally agree."
'Hehe~Qing Chu, it is certain that you won't be able to see her future as Miki covered it up xD Tsk Tsk! Don't be such a spoiler. The readers will come after you. You are lucky that Miki blocked your view in time. Otherwise, it will be such a pain for you to want to tell, but scared to reveal it to the wolves that are eying on this novel.' ?
Scrapping a person's power would make him suffer more than just killing him. If he hadn't nearly caused Ye Wu Chen to cripple his own power, then Mu Ru Yue wouldn't have been this ruthless.
"I won't consume it!" Ye Qiu glared viciously at Mu Ru Yue.
He had gotten used to others looking at him with respect. It would be unimaginable for him to live his life as a trash…
"You really don't want to?" Mu Ru Yue sniggered coldly. "I remember that your disciple's talent is not bad and you dote on him completely…"
Ye Qiu was shocked, and he paled. His disciple hadn't helped him when he was in trouble and even now chose to hide at the side; however, Fu Lin wasn't just his disciple—he was also his illegitimate son, his only son.
This girl, using Fu Lin to threaten him…
"You are such a demonic girl! Aren't you scared of retribution?" Ye Qiu shrieked crazily; his body was shaking slightly.
"Retribution?" Mu Ru Yue looked at Ye Qiu. With coldness in her eyes, she continued, "Ye Qiu, if you provoked me alone, then perhaps I wouldn't have resorted to doing this. However, Wu Chen suffered severe injuries and almost crippled his power because of you. If I were to receive retribution for avenging him, then I am willing to accept it. Since you are not willing to consume the pill by yourself, then…"
A layer of frost covered the young girl's face. Just as she wanted to continue, Ye Qiu interrupted her with resolution in his tone, "I will consume it!"
He didn't have any other choice now…
After accepting the pill, Ye Qiu closed his eyes and consumed it. The pill instantly liquefied after entering his mouth, making it impossible for him to spit it out.
"I've already consumed it, leave me now!"
In order to say just that one line, Ye Qiu gritted his teeth and used almost all of his strength.
Mu Ru Yue's brows were slightly raised as she said, "You didn't wait for me to finish what I wanted to say. If you didn't want to consume it, I wouldn't have forced you and would have just taken your life away. But since you have made such a choice, you won't be able to die even if you want to now. Ye Qiu, you nearly caused my husband to cripple his power. I will let you have a taste of that."
Ye Qiu didn't wish to cripple Ye Wu Chen's power, but he was the indirect reason why it almost happened. If it wasn't for Ye Wu Chen's power being beyond his, she would have probably seen only his corpse when she left the pill refining room…
That man was the reverse scale1 of her heart. Nobody was allowed to touch him!
"Master, let's go." Mu Ru Yue shrugged her shoulders and no longer looked at Ye Qiu who collapsed to the floor. From this moment on, he would no longer be an existence among the Mundane Stage Alchemists and Xiantian experts.
Wu Yu looked at Mu Ru Yue and chuckled.
This little fellow could be counted on to have great survival skills. Since this continent worked in a way where the strong was respected, if she had let Ye Qiu off, then with his viciousness, he definitely wouldn't have done the same. Thus, the best move was to cripple his power and suppress him.
It would be much more painful for Ye Qiu to become a trash than to simply be killed off…
Ye Qiu focused on Mu Ru Yue's leaving figure. He clenched his fists tightly, a trace of hatred flashing in his heart. But when he looked with hatred at Mu Ru Yue, an intense pain arose in his mind.
That pain was literally worse than death.
This girl was really vicious for making him unable to hate her when he desperately loathed her…
The current Ye Qiu didn't think in the slightest that Mu Ru Yue wouldn't have treated him in such a fashion if he hadn't sought trouble and fought with Ye Wu Chen, hurting him severely…
He just reaped what he sowed. He shouldn't blame anyone for that…
1. A dragon has a reverse scale on their body that they will protect with their life. Even the nicest of dragons would go mad with anger when it's touched. Basically, to touch it is the worst thing you could possibly do. – ED Argos
The large event held by the Medicine Sect quickly came to its conclusion; nonetheless, those that came to the Medicine Sect didn't think it was a wasted trip. That was because upon departing from that place, they would be able to brag that they had seen a seventeen-year-old Earth Stage Peak Rank alchemist who had treated an illness that left several higher ranked alchemists clueless.
This was especially embarrassing for those alchemists that had disdained her for being a mere Human Stage Mid Rank alchemist. They now badly wanted to dig a hole and hide in it.
During this period of time, the Qin family's people wanted to visit Mu Ru Yue, but were blocked outside by Ye Wu Chen. He didn't like strangers disturbing their peaceful time together.
In comparison to that, Mu Ru Yue and Ye Wu Chen commenced with their plans.
Marriage!
Hence, every alchemist in the Medicine Sect got an invitation to witness the wedding of Ye Wu Chen and Mu Ru Yue. This event would be held on the 15th of the following month.
Mu Ru Yue thought it would be a bit too much of a rush, but Ye Wu Chen had already reached the limits of his patience. If it wasn't for the incident with the Saintess Sect, they would have already wedded, and perhaps there would have already been a child in Mu Ru Yue's womb by now. The delay had dragged on for nearly a year already.
Ye Wu Chen frowned slightly as he thought about the sect leader of the Saintess Sect who escaped his clutches. Ghost Manor had been searching for the location of the Saintess Sect, but it was to no avail.
That man was a scourge. No matter what, he would eradicate him sooner or later. But after his own wedding with Mu Er, that man shouldn't have any more thoughts regarding her…
After distributing the invitations, they rushed toward the Xiao family in order to prepare for the wedding ceremony next month. Fortunately, they had already prepared most of the necessities for the ceremony, so they didn't need to use too much effort in getting their wedding ready.
As Mu Ru Yue and Ye Wu Chen were passing by a forest near Xiao family's residence, they saw a long, flax-coloured-robed man who lay unconscious on the grass. His face was pale due to massive blood loss.
This man was very good looking. His appearance was so handsome that it seemed carved, with sword-like brows. His long hair spread all over the ground, and his body was covered with blood. The countless blade wounds on his body made him look terribly horrifying.
Despite that, his beauty wasn't affected in the slightest. His strong and healthy wide chest was exposed and gave off a charming glow under the sunlight.
Mu Ru Yue initially wanted to ignore the man and walk past him, when suddenly, her gaze fell on the jade pendant at the man's waist.
The word 'Xiao' that was distinctly carved on the pendant caught her attention…
"Xiao!"
'It can't be that this man is from the Xiao family, right?'
"Mu Er, what's wrong?" Ye Wu Chen turned his head to look at Mu Ru Yue, with a gentle smile on his charming and handsome face.
Mu Ru Yue narrowed her eyes and explained, "This man has the Xiao family's jade pendant. He should be related to the Xiao family. I want to save him!"
Perhaps this jade pendant was something he just picked up or he could just have the same surname, but she would rather save thousands of the wrong people as long as there was a possibility that they were the right people. If he really was from the Xiao family, she would definitely be remorseful her entire life if she were to ignore him.
Mu Ru Yue took out a pill and forced it into the man's mouth. The man obviously still had some lingering consciousness, as he swallowed the pill.
The moment the pill was consumed, the man gradually opened his eyes…
What kind of eyes were those? They were so deep they seemed to draw people to him. They were like bottomless pits that would make it impossible for people to see any of the man's emotion.
When the man's eyes landed on the young girl, a trace of wariness appeared in his black eyes as, word by word, he uttered, "Who are you?"
Mu Ru Yue didn't answer his question and instead asked calmly, "Are you a person from the Xiao family—what is your name?"
(Teaser)
The large event held by the Medicine Sect quickly came to its conclusion, but those that came to the Medicine Sect didn't think it was a wasted trip. Upon departing from that place, they would be able to brag that they had seen a seventeen-year-old Earth Stage Peak Rank alchemist who had treated an illness that left several higher ranked alchemists clueless.
This was especially embarrassing for those alchemists that had disdained her for being a mere Human Stage Mid Rank alchemist. They now wanted to dig a hole and hide in it badly.
In this period of time, the Qin family's people wanted to visit Mu Ru Yue, but were blocked outside by Ye Wu Chen. He didn't like strangers disturbing their peaceful time together.
Miki chuckled at such a sight. "Ye Wu Chen, you are like a possessive guard dog."
The man's voice was cold, void of any emotion. "Xiao Feng."
Xiao Feng? Mu Ru Yue's heart palpitated as she looked the man's cold and handsome appearance. "You're elder brother Xiao Feng?"
"Elder brother?" Xiao Feng looked curiously at the young girl and, with a slight knit of his brows, continued, "Who are you?"
Mu Ru Yue smiled then chuckled. "Mu Ru Yue, but it should be Xiao Ru Yue now."
The man was stunned. Even though he was out investigating the Nangong family, before he went missing, he had still received a letter from his parents that said they had found his long-lost little sister.
That younger sister was Mu Ru Yue.
"You are second sister?" The man looked in shock at the young girl before him. "Are you really my long-lost sister?"
That little bundle from that year had grown so much…
"You'll be able to verify it once we head home." Mu Ru Yue looked at the man and continued, "I've heard that you disappeared while investigating the Nangong family. What happened? How did your body become so filled with wounds?"
The light in Xiao Feng's eyes darkened slightly, as he chuckled bitterly.
"Previously, I was ambushed by the Nangong family which resulted in me being unconscious from severe injuries. If it wasn't for a girl's help, I would have already been eaten by magical beasts. Moreover, the ambush had led to the sealing of my power, making me lose my combat strength. Despite that, the girl didn't disdain me for being a trash and took care of me meticulously. She isn't really beautiful, but is still pleasant looking. She isn't an aristocratic lady, but her kindness made me fall for her."
After hearing his words, Mu Ru Yue got the gist of it. She didn't expect such a melodramatic matter to happen to Xiao Feng.
He was first hurt and rescued, then fell in love with the girl who saved him.
Wasn't that too melodramatic?
Mu Ru Yue raised her brows. "What happened next?"
"Following thatー" A trace of sorrow flashed past Xiao Feng's eyes as he continued, "The parents of that girl looked down on me as a trash and forbade her from continuing to interact with me. They'd also arranged a fiance for her. That girl initially fought against her parent's arrangement. But later, when I suggested she elope with me, she changed her mind, saying that I won't be able to protect her with my power. I initially wanted to bring her back to the Xiao family after recovering from my injuries. However, her fiance didn't want to let me off, and she just stood there watching him torture me…"
Mu Ru Yue raised her gaze to Xiao Feng and asked,"What family clan is that?"
"It is the Wu family of South island. That girl was the eldest young mistress of the Wu family, Wu Qing Xue. Forget it, let's just treat it as I having bad sight. Since the girl left me due to my lack of power, she isn't worthy of my affections."
It was a joke how he initially thought she was special and didn't mind being with him, regardless of his identity and talent. Currently, he was rather grateful that his power was sealed, else how would he have been able to see her true face?
Mu Ru Yue placed her fingers on Xiao Feng's wrist. A trace of light flashed past her eyes. "Wu Chen, can you do me a favour?"
Ye Wu Chen smiled. His charming smile intensified his beauty. "Don't just ask for a favour. You can even ask for a hundred. Your husband is willing to go through water and tread fire for his wife."
"It is really simple. You should be able to see the seal within elder brother's body. I will refine an Earth Stage Peak Rank pill, and you will assist me by helping him break the seal."
Mu Ru Yue's gaze darkened slightly. This seal had probably been created by Nangong Zi Feng and had been controlling Xiao Feng from within. If she didn't break the seal as soon as possible, perhaps the outcome would be undesirable.
It was precisely due to this seal that she had complete trust in Xiao Feng's identity.
(Teaser)
The man's voice was cold, void of any emotion. "Xiao Feng."
'Xiao Feng?'
Mu Ru Yue's heart palpitated as she looked the man's cold and handsome appearance. "You're elder brother Xiao Feng?"
"Elder brother?" Xiao Feng looked curiously at the young girl and, with a slight knit of his brows, continued, "Who are you?"
Miki helped Mu Ru Yue answered, "Just someone that initially wanted to just abandon you here, but since you look interestingly handsome you shall be my brother."
Xiao Feng's heart jolted, a trace of astonishment gracing his cold face. Did he hear it right? His sister said she was going to manufacture an Earth Stage Peak Rank pill?
An Earth Stage Peak Rank alchemist already held a highly prestigious status in the world, excluding the Central Region.
Could she be an Earth Stage Peak Rank alchemist?
Mu Ru Yue didn't bothered with Xiao Feng's thoughts as she glanced at him. "Father and mother were really worried when you disappeared. You should head back to the Xiao family to reunite with them first."
Upon hearing that, a trace of guilt rose in Xiao Feng's heart.
He had been recuperating in South Island these past days and his wounds had recovered only recently. He initially wanted to make a full recovery before taking that woman back to the Xiao family to meet his parents. Who could have known this would happen?
"Second sister, let's head home. It's also been some time since I've been home…"
Excitement shone on Xiao Feng's handsome face as he thought about reuniting with his family. He didn't know how much that little girl Qing Qing had grown and if someone had dealt with the Nangong family's matter…
In the Xiao family of Xiao City.
Leaves littered the courtyard. Madam Sheng Yue was standing under the maple tree as she looked afar, sighing for the nth time.
"Yu Er, are you thinking about Yue Er and Feng Er?" Xiao Tian Yu embraced her from behind. With a gentle smile, he continued, "Don't worry. They'll be fine."
Madam Sheng Yue sighed. "That girl is so mischievous to actually run to the Nangong family by herself. I shouldn't worry for that? If something were to happen to her too, what should I do?"
Madam Sheng Yue's voice was choked with emotions as she said that. When she remembered the report from Yan Jin, she was a little frightened. If something were to happen to her daughter, even she didn't know what she would do.
"Yue Er didn't want you to worry so she reported it to you only after she had accomplished her objective. Just stop worrying, alright? She should have already met up with Senior Dan. She might even be on her way home already. Who knows? She might even bring Feng Er back with her!"
Madam Sheng Yue sighed. "It will be great if that really happens."
Those two were her daughter and son. She couldn't help but worry…
Just as she was thinking about Mu Ru Yue and Xiao Feng, a joyful voice came from the front yard. "Young head, young madam, great news! The second young mistress has returned with… with the eldest young master!"
Madam Sheng Yue's body shook. It seemed as though she couldn't believe her ears as she asked again, "What did you say?"
The man was panting, but he still reported hastily, "Young madam, your subordinate has reported that the second young mistress and the eldest young master has returned and are heading here now."
Now that Madam Sheng Yue heard what the person said clearly, happiness appeared on her elegant and exceptional face. This was certainly the greatest news she had heard in this period of time.
Suddenly, footsteps sounded from behind. Madan Sheng Yue turned around stiffly. When she saw the two familiar faces, she was so stirred up that her tears flowed down uncontrollably.
"Mother, we have returned."
Xiao Feng walked before Madam Sheng Yue and lowered his head to say that gently.
Madam Sheng Yue extended her shaky hands, one to caress Xiao Feng's face and the other to pull Mu Ru Yue into her embrace, her heart could only really calm down after feeling the heat of their bodies.
"Feng Er, Yue Er, you two have finally returned. Do you know how fearful your mother was? Please don't do such risky activities in the future. You can leave all the dangerous matters to your parents."
Mu Ru Yue leaned into Madam Sheng Yue's embrace and smiled as she felt this familiar warmth. "That's right, mother, how's the Nangong family?"
"Nangong family?" Madam Sheng Yue snorted. "The Nangong family was seeking death so how could we let them off with their old and new debts? Therefore, the Nangong family has already been annihilated by our Xiao family. This time, those old fellows didn't say anything."
After saying that, she lifted her gaze to Ye Wu Chen who stood by the side. She smiled in satisfaction. "You are Ghost King Ye Wu Chen? The fiance of my precious daughter?"
Ye Wu Chen smiled charmingly as he bowed respectfully toward Madam Sheng Yue and Xiao Tian Yu. "Your small son-in-law pays his respect to father-in-law and mother-in-law."
Madam Sheng Yue chuckled from hearing mother-in-law. On the other hand, Xiao Tian Yu was slightly displeased as he had only just found his daughter, yet she was now stolen by a stinky brat. He initially wanted to let her stay by his side for a couple more years.
"Little brat, even though Yue Er hasn't been living by our side, she is still our Xiao family's treasure. If you want to marry her, you have to promise me a couple of things. Number one, you are forbidden from taking in other wives and shall not have any unusual interactions with other girls. Number two, don't let my daughter's tears fall in sadness. If you dare to let a drop of tear fall or dare to betray her, then I will sever any future interactions between you and her forever. It is useless even if you regret it at that point. Number three, you must protect Yue Er's life. You can't let her be in any danger that may lead to her losing her life."
Actually, when Xiao Tian Yu said the last line, he was already being lenient.
He understood Mu Ru Yue's personality. She didn't need a man's protection. It would make her growth stagnate if she just stayed under the wings of her man. She didn't need that, so he just demanded for Mu Ru Yue to not be in any danger that was fatally risky.
Getting hurt when battling happened often and was common.
But Xiao Tian Yu wanted her to live in the Xiao family in this life while under his protection so that no harm would fall on her. However, he also understood that he would never be able to restrict his daughter.
Her heart lay with the Central Region and not with Sheng Domain…
"Father-in-law, don't worry. If I ever do something to let Mu Er down in the slightest, I am willing to sever my legacy and be unable to have sexual intercourse from then on. My person, my heart, will belong only to Mu Er. If I were to look at other girls, except for her, I'm more than willing to blind myself. Of course, our future daughter will also be an exemption."
Ye Wu Chen's smile slowly vanished from his face. Resolution and determination filled his purple eyes.
"She is someone I will protect with my life. She will live, even if it will lead to my death. I also won't do anything that will upset her. Father-in-law, please entrust her to me without any worries. I will dote on and protect her with everything I have."
Xiao Tian Yu sighed. Although he was reluctant for his daughter to marry, he wasn't willing to end such a good marriage bond. His heart was still reluctant once he thought that his daughter would seldom be home after her marriage.
"Father." Mu Ru Yue looked at Ye Wu Chen and giggled. "I forgot to tell you something. Wu Chen will become a live-in son-in-law. Our marriage will be held in the Xiao family and similarly, we will just be returning to the Xiao family from now on."
Xiao Tian Yu was elated. This was undeniably the greatest news.
Perhaps what Mu Ru Yue said calmed him. So, the more he saw his son-in-law, the more satisfied he became. He couldn't wait to have their wedding organised.
Everything would work out if they stayed in the Xiao family.
When Ye Wu Chen saw Xiao Tian Yu turn his face faster than turning a page, a faint smile appeared on his divine visage. If he could satisfy his father-in-law, then even if he was a live-in son-in-law, it wouldn't be bad…
(Teaser)
"Nangong family?" Madam Sheng Yue snorted. "The Nangong family was seeking death so how could we let them off with their old and new debts? Therefore, the Nangong family has already been annihilated by our Xiao family. This time, those old fellows didn't say anything."
After saying that, she lifted her gaze to Ye Wu Chen who stood by the side. She smiled in satisfaction. "You are Ghost King Ye Wu Chen? The fiance of my precious daughter?"
Ye Wu Chen smiled charmingly as he bowed respectfully toward Madam Sheng Yue and Xiao Tian Yu. "Your small son-in-law pays his respect to father-in-law and mother-in-law."
Xiao Tian Yu's temple vein bulged while he smiled at Ye Wu Chen when he heard father-in-law.
'Son-in-law? Fuck that! My daughter is mine~ I hadn't even interact with her and now you steal her away from me? Hmm~ what should I do? Shall I knife, poison or fry him?'
Miki chuckled and transmitted her voice to him.["Hey, I can hear your thoughts. If you destroy my Mu Ru Yue X Ye Wu Chen's ship, I will kill your wife in return. No one messes with my main characters! Well, this is just a 'kind' advice. If you don't take it, you shall reap what you sowed. Furthermore, don't talk about fairness. In Miki's world, everything is fair for those relationships that she likes. Kukuku~ It's really up to you now. Your blessings to my lovely couple or losing your wife~"]
"That's right." Mu Ru Yue seemed to think about something. A spark flashed in her eyes, then she continued, "Remember to give an invitation to the Wu family of South Island when distributing them."
Xiao Feng looked curiously at her as he had an idea regarding her goal.
Madam Sheng Yue didn't understand her and frowned. Puzzled, she asked, "Yue Er, the Wu family of South Island doesn't have the qualification to participate in the marriage ceremony of the Xiao family's young mistress. Can it be that Yue Er had gone to South Island recently?"
"She doesn't have any connection with me, but she does with elder brother." Mu Ru Yue shrugged her shoulders as Madam Sheng Yue gazed at her. With a crafty smile on her beautiful face, she continued, "The Wu family has taken such good care of elder brother when he was hurt. We should naturally send them an invitation as a sign of our gratitude."
Madam Sheng Yue obviously didn't know what happened with Xiao Feng and the Wu family, so she nodded slightly. "Alright, since they are Xiao Feng's benefactors, we should send them an invitation. Feng Er, when that time comes, you should accompany me in thanking them."
Xiao Feng nodded slightly.
Wu Qing Xue had already been eliminated from his heart the moment she did nothing but watch as he was being tortured by those people. Since then until the future, he wouldn't want to have any relationship with her.
His heart would, however, still ache slightly every time he thought of what had transpired that day.
He would only focus on taking care of his two younger sisters now.
Glimmers danced in Mu Ru Yue's eyes. She was curious as to how the Wu family would react after knowing elder brother's true identity. 'Will that woman regret?'
"Mu Er, what pill are you going to manufacture for elder brother?"
As Mu Ru Yue entered the alchemy room, Ye Wu Chen's gaze had been following her as he moved.
Mu Ru Yue rubbed her jaw and, with a faint smile, replied, "Refinement Pill. It will be able to refine that seal. Wu Chen, perhaps elder brother can make use of Nangong Zi Feng's seal to assist him in improving his powers drastically. It can be counted as getting a blessing from his misfortune. However, I will need your help. I won't be able to do it myself."
This would probably be unimaginable for Nangong Zi Feng. She had planned to control Xiao Feng's body in order to hinder Mu Ru Yue, but who could have thought it would instead become a part of his power?
Even though Nangong Zi Feng's cultivation level was really high, her understanding of alchemy wasn't as high. She knew Mu Ru Yue could manufacture the Refinement Pill, but how could she resolve a seal created by a Mid Rank Xiantian with her current cultivation?
She would instead perhaps be able to do several things via Xiao Feng during the period of time Mu Ru Yue increased her power to the Xiantian Mid Rank cultivation.
She was, however, clueless to the fact that if Mu Ru Yue had a stronger Xiantian expert at her side, she would be able to borrow his power to refine the seal. She had once again lost in this exchange due to her lack of understanding on alchemy1.
Ye Wu Chen lowered his gaze and chuckled. The Devil's Snare pattern on his face enhanced his charm. He was so good looking that others would be captivated even if they fully understood that this man was dangerous.
'My beloved girl is always so outstanding…'
"Mu Er, once you manufacture the Refinement Pill, I will support you with my strength."
Mu Ru Yue nodded. "Wu Chen, go first and let elder brother wait for me outside. I coincidentally have the ingredients needed to make the Refinement Pill here. Once I succeed, I will head out to find you guys."
Ye Wu Chen seemed to have gotten used to Mu Ru Yue ordering him as he wordlessly and tenderly looked as the young girl took out the Phoenix Furnace before leaving. He helped her shut the room door on his way out.
The instant the door shut, Mu Ru Yue took out all of the ingredients required to manufacture the Refinement Pill and spread them out before her…
1. Instead of MRY needing to use her own strength—which is weak—NZF didn't know MRY could just rely on a third party to break the seal – ED Argos
It wasn't only Xiao Tian Yu and Madam Sheng Yue in the main hall; old Man Xiao had also come. Everyone was waiting for Mu Ru Yue. After a while, a magnificent figure entered their sight.
The young girl walked over slowly, her gaze landing on Xiao Feng. "I have already manufactured the Refinement Pill. Elder brother, consume this pill first. Wu Chen will assist you in breaking the seal afterward."
Everyone's heart clenched as their gazes fell upon the pill in the young girl's hand.
Xiao Feng nodded before he took the pill and consumed it without a second thought. Peng!
He could feel a power rampaging throughout his body. His complexion paled within moments.
Tchw!
He spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Feng Er!"
Madam Sheng Yue became nervous, so she gripped Xiao Tian Yu's hand tightly.
She could only trust in her son and daughter pair at this moment…
"Wu Chen."
Mu Ru Yue turned her head toward Ye Wu Chen.
After they looked in each other's eyes, Ye Wu Chen nodded toward her.
Hong!
His palm landed on Xiao Feng's body. Traces of a dark power were inserted into the latter's body from his palm.
When the strong power entered his body, it made Xiao Feng feel slightly better. However, his handsome and cool face was still pale. His sword-like brows were furrowed, expressing pain.
Yet, no matter how painful it was, Xiao Feng didn't let out the slightest sound…
Hong!
Hong! Hong! Hong!
As the power in Xiao Feng's body fought against the seal, Xiao Tian Yu's fists clenched tight. Madam Sheng Yue's heart throbbed with pain as she looked at Xiao Feng's pale face. She desperately wanted to take on what he was currently experiencing.
Only Mu Ru Yue remained stoic. As he was a man of the Xiao family, it was impossible that he couldn't withstand just this amount of pain. Moreover, this was a chance for Xiao Feng…
Under the nervous gaze of the crowd, a tyrannical power leaked out from Xiao Feng's body. That power was constantly intensifying. He had directly broken through to the False Xiantian realm from the Ninth Stage Houtian realm. Furthermore, it had come to a stop only after reaching the peak of the False Xiantian realm. Mu Ru Yue believed that he should be able to directly make use of this chance to break through to the next realm.
But it had already reached the limit now…
"What happened?" Old Man Xiao was stunned. 'Why did my grandson make a breakthrough so rapidly?'
Mu Ru Yue sniggered slightly. "Since the owner of the seal was so kind to place it, how can I not make use of it? I converted the seal's power to elder brother's power so that he can make a breakthrough."
'Nangong Zi Feng…'
Mu Ru Yue lowered her gaze slightly. She would definitely settle all debts with that woman someday.
In a mountain range not far from Sheng Domain, Nangong Zi Feng abruptly opened her eyes. Her expression changed drastically.
Wah!
She spat a mouthful of blood.
She wiped the blood away from the corner of her lips. With a terrible expression, she whined, "She was able to break my seal and also make use of the its power to let that man break through!"
What made Nangong Zi Feng's heart ache the most was that this occurred due to Ye Wu Chen's help…
'Why does elder brother Wu Chen love only that woman in both the previous and this current life? If I was able to meet elder brother Wu Chen before her in this life, would elder brother Wu Chen's eyes still only contain her then?'
The current Nangong Zi Feng had forgotten that she had entered the Zi family long before Mu Ru Yue appeared, but Zi Huang hadn't even spared her a gaze from the beginning to the end and instead fell in love with the old Mu Ru Yue that had come later…
"Mu Ru Yue, so what if you get stronger? You will definitely have people you care for!"
What Mu Ru Yue had cared about the most was that adorable little child; therefore, Nangong Zi Feng had amputated all of his limbs in their previous life. That woman wouldn't have met her demise under heaven's calamity if she had not seen the pitiful state of her adorable son.
It didn't matter even though she had lost her memories, she wouldn't be able to abandon that brat, with their bond as mother and son.
"Mu Ru Yue, I've said he would be my man sooner or later! I won't let you two stay together unless you don't care about that brat's life!"
A trace of malevolence flashed in Nangong Zi Feng's eyes as she smiled.
That girl wasn't suited to be an expert, because she cared too much about the people around her. In her previous life, she had lost her life due to the Zi family and her child. Now, she would meet the same end in this life.
The Xiao family naturally didn't know what was happening on Nangong Zi Feng's side. At this moment, the Xiao family was preparing for Ye Wu Chen and Mu Ru Yue's wedding. Guests from all around the continent gathered in Xiao City as the wedding day neared.
What position did the Xiao family hold in Sheng Domain? Just getting an invitation from the Xiao family was an acknowledgement of the invited people's strength, so every power that received the invitation had the qualifications to be proud of themselves.
For example, the Wu family of South Island…
Some big families which disdained the Wu family in South Island had come hastily to pay them a visit and give them gifts after knowing about it. They were even willing to be the guards of the head of the Wu family in order to gain the right to enter the Xiao family of Sheng Domain.
Since every family clan could only bring ten guards with them, the greedy Wu Xin organized an auction to sell the positions. Those originally arrogant noblemen fought with all their might to obtain a position to be his guard, to the point that heads broke and blood flowed.
Seeing such a sight, Wu Xin became incredibly complacent. Even though he didn't know how he got into contact with the Xiao family, who in South Island would look down on him?
They could only flatter and curry up to him now…
"Xue Er, the day for the marriage of the eldest young mistress of the Xiao family is nearing. We should head out now." Wu Xin chuckled complacently. His status had been increasing rapidly ever since he obtained a connection with the Xiao family. Who in South Island would dare to underestimate him?
Wu Qing Xue bit her lips lightly and lowered her head.
At this moment, the image of Xiao Feng's handsome and cold appearance entered her mind. That man indeed looked really great. His appearance beat her fiance's by several folds. Otherwise, she wouldn't have fallen in love. It was a pity he was a trash that couldn't cultivate. Her father wouldn't permit her to marry him and she also wasn't willing to roam the streets without a stable home.
She knew that if she were to really elope with him, her father wouldn't forgive her. Similarly, she would be bullied often as that man didn't have the strength to protect her.
Her heart throbbed violently in pain as she thought about that. It would have been great if he wasn't a trash. She didn't wish he had an outstanding talent. It would suffice for her if he could just protect her. If that was the case, she would have dared to elope with him.
"Are you still thinking about that man?" Wu Xin glanced at his daughter and snorted coldly. "He has the same surname Xiao but the disparity between him and the Xiao family is too great. He is just a trash. He isn't worthy, for you to keep thinking about him. That's right, your fiance Lin Yue will also be accompanying us. You should take advantage of this period of time to develop feelings with him."
Wu Qing Xue lowered her gaze slightly and nodded. "Father, your daughter understands. Your daughter has already given up on him that day, so she won't continue to think about him."
The reason her father said he wouldn't be from the Xiao family even when he had the same surname was because it was impossible for a trash to appear in the Xiao family. If he were to be from that power, perhaps they would be together…
"Yue Er, this will perhaps be the last time mother combs your hair. I believe Wu Chen won't let you down." Madam Sheng Yue combed Mu Ru Yue's silky hair gently, with a warm and elegant smile.
Even though her daughter was still with the Xiao family, Madam Sheng Yue already felt the pain of her being married off.
Mu Ru Yue didn't say anything, just looked at the ancient mirror before her. She used a slender finger to caress her face gently. Her lips curved up into a faint smile.
It had only been two years since she came here, but so many things had happened during that period of time.
During the past two years, she had placed everything Wu Chen had done for her in her heart. How could she not be moved when there was such an outstanding man by her side?
Her stone-like heart had been softened by his warmth.
Suddenly, she remembered what the man had said in an innocent and sincere voice that day. "My wife, have we met each other in our previous lives?"
Perhaps it was really due to them knowing each other in their previous life that they found each other in this world…
"Alright, Yue Er! It's about time we finish preparing."
Madam Sheng Yue smiled warmly as she took the bridal veil and placed it on Mu Ru Yue, then passed a red embroidered ball into her hands. She then gently guided her out.
"Elder sister's getting married." Xiao Qing Qing skipped in from outside before continuing happily, "I will make a mess of the bridal room today."
Madam Sheng Yue looked at Xiao Qing Qing's jade-like face and chuckled, "Qing Qing, who taught you to make a mess of the bridal room?"
"It was elder brother." Xiao Qing Qing blinked her eyes before giggling adorably. "Elder brother said he wasn't home when his brother-in-law stole his younger sister away. It made him unable to interact much with her, so he said not to let elder sister and brother-in-law enter the bridal room easily. So, he told Qing Qing to mess up the bridal room."
Xiao Feng wouldn't have expected Xiao Qing Qing to sell him out so easily.
"Alright Qing Qing, don't hold up your elder sister's auspicious day. We should really head out now." Madam Sheng Yue chuckled lightly. She had a son, two daughters, and now a son-in-law. She should be satisfied with life now.
The only worry she had left was that Feng Er was already so old but still hadn't brought a daughter-in-law for her to see.
The Xiao family differed from other powers, as no matter how the partner looked or what the partner's background was, so long as it was who Feng Er liked, she as his mother would also like her.
"Yue Er, after you marry Wu Chen, you must get pregnant as soon as possible. Mother can't wait to hold her grandchildren. Currently, your mother is reminiscing on the soft and tender feeling when mother had carried you in her embrace seventeen years ago. I can't believe that in the blink of an eye, that small, soft, and tender fella grew so much and is now getting married."
Madam Sheng Yue sighed slightly and and her eyes misted indistinctly.
Madam Sheng Yue's heart jolted slightly. She wiped the corner of her eyes gently before holding Mu Ru Yue's hand as she said with a gentle and soft smile, "Yue Er, let's go. We shouldn't dally any longer."
Mu Ru Yue let Madam Sheng Yue lead her out of the room. She was still a little at a loss when she thought of how she was going to be a wife soon. In Hua Xia, she had never thought of marriage.
But ever since Ye Wu Chen appeared, changes gradually occured in her heart.
Moreover, she would never, in her life, regret her decision to marry him.
Every distinguished guest had already settled down in the wedding hall. All of them, excluding Wu Xin, was from a strong power, so Wu Xin's heart couldn't help but be alarmed and restless.
"Haha! It seems I hadn't come late?"
An elderly man's laugh was heard from outside. Following that, an elder who looked slightly slovenly walked briskly into the room. Perhaps to attend the wedding Senior Dan had specifically dressed up; however, he reverted back to his sloppy appearance due to rushing over. He didn't have time to tidy up as he was running late.
When Wu Xin saw this old man's appearance, his eyes showed disdain.
An elderly beggar actually came to attend the Xiao family's eldest young mistress' wedding ceremony.
While he inwardly mocked that late elder , the strongest powers of Sheng Domain were terribly shocked instead and hastily went over to greet the latter.
"Senior Dan, why have you come?"
If the strongest family clan in Sheng Domain was the Xiao family, then the most formidable expert was this Senior Dan.
"Yu Er is my disciple. Her daughter is naturally my grand disciple. Why wouldn't I come to attend her wedding?" Senior Dan replied calmly, smiling.
Not to mention the rest, even the elders of the Xiao family were stunned this time.
'Madam Sheng Yue was the disciple of Senior Dan? This was gargantuan news. Who would have expected Madam Sheng Yue, who wasn't an alchemist, was actually a disciple to Senior Dan?'
In this case, the position of the Xiao family had become much more stable.
Wu Xin was greatly shocked. Fortunately, he hadn't voiced out his opinion. It was beyond his imagination that this unkempt and slovenly-looking elder was the rumoured Senior Dan…
While the crowd was discussing, a pair of newcomers came walking in from outside. Everyone's gazes shot toward them. After they looked at the charming appearance of the groom, everyone took in a breath of cold air from the stunning sight. Some girls were even dazed.
They had never seen such a man. He was so handsome that it didn't seem humanly possible like an ethereal god. The Devil's Snare pattern on the left side of his face enhanced the charm of his smile. He emitted a noble and powerful aura like that of an Asura. Yet, when the man's gaze fell onto the bride at his side, gentle rays of light surged from his purple eyes.
His gentleness was really moving.
It was a pity no woman could take a fancy to the Xiao family members. There was a girl who had been delusional in her love for Xiao Tian Yu. She wanted to become his concubine but instead met a terrible end. The Nangong family was the best example.
"Elder brother Xiao Feng!"
Suddenly, a quivering voice attracted everyone's attention in the silent wedding hall.
Wu Qing Xue pressed her lips firmly together as she looked at the man that came in after the couple, face pale. There seemed to be disbelief in her watery gaze.
When Wu Xin saw Xiao Feng, he was also shocked speechless.
'Why is this man here?'
Xiao Tian Yu frowned. He was really displeased with these people for interrupting his daughter's wedding ceremony. Just as he wanted to say something, Mu Ru Yue raised her bridal veil.
When the impeccable appearance of the young girl became visible to the crowd, everyone who had previously gasped at Ye Wu Chen's appearance gasped violently once more.
What did it mean to be a divine couple? These two were probably such a thing. They had never before seen a couple who had such compatible appearances. It made people uncontrollably envious when they looked at this newly wedded couple.
"Miss, do you know my eldest brother?" Mu Ru Yue curved her lips into a faint smile.
This girl indeed didn't have a devastating appearance, but her fresh and pure look had another type of appeal. She should be Wu Qing Xue of the Wu family, the girl her elder brother loved once.
"Your eldest brother?" The father and daughter were stunned. It was as though they heard a loud thunder and weren't able to return to their senses.
Mu Ru Yue smiled and chuckled lightly. "That's right, he is my eldest brother, the young master of the Xiao family, Xiao Feng."
(Teaser)
"Haha! It seems I hadn't come late?"
An elderly man's laugh was heard from outside. Following that, an elder who looked slightly slovenly walked briskly into the room. Perhaps to attend the wedding Senior Dan had specifically dressed up; however, he reverted back to his sloppy appearance due to rushing over. He didn't have time to tidy up as he was running late.
When Wu Xin saw this old man's appearance, his eyes showed disdain.
Miki looked at Wu Xin's expression and whispered, "This is a free advise. Take it or leave it. Don't judge the book by its cover."
The young girl's words struck Wu Xin's heart violently. He was stupefied. The trash Xiao Feng was the young master of the Xiao family? Impossible…
"But, Xiao Feng is a trash. How can he be the young master of the Xiao family?"
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Countless gazes shot toward Wu Xin. Several people inwardly took delight in his disaster. To publicly mock the young master of the Xiao family as a trash, this person must be tired of living.
The noblemen, who gave most of their wealth to Wu Xin to be chosen to escort the Wu family, retreated a couple steps immediately after hearing his words. It was as though they didn't know Wu Xin.
"Hehe!" Senior Dan chuckled and snorted as he said, "There is someone who can call a False Xiantian expert a trash. This world has really changed."
'False Xiantian?'
Wu Xin's face paled instantly. Xiao Feng was not only the young master of the Xiao family but also a False Xiantian expert? This blow almost made him pass out.
"Younger sister, they are people from the Wu family." Xiao Feng walked to Mu Ru Yue's side and purposefully reminded her.
"Oh! This is the Wu family." Mu Ru Yue patted her head as though she just remembered who these people were. "You are people of the Wu family from South Island? Previously, , my eldest brother met with danger and had his power sealed while he was away from the Xiao family. Fortunately, the young mistress of the Wu family has saved him so brother even thought of marrying her."
After hearing her words,those retreating noblemen came running back to stand behind Wu Xin. They didn't expect the Wu family would be so fortunate as to make a connection with the Xiao family.
"Congratulations!"
"Head of the Wu family, you have such a great daughter."
"Haha! It seems we will be congratulating you in advance."
The guests stood up and smiled at Wu Xin, congratulating him.
Wu Xin was just the head of a small family clan. When would he able to meet so many honorable people, especially ones who spoke and smiled at him? This made him dizzy, unable to recover his senses for a moment.
Yet, it was undeniable that he was jubilant. How glorious was it that his daughter was being fancied by the young master of the Xiao family? How could he not rejoice?
Wu Xin was too caught up in the moment that he had forgotten his previous disdain toward Xiao Feng.
"But it is such a pity." Mu Ru Yue shook her head as she shot an icy gaze toward Wu Xin. "The head of the Wu family didn't approve of my elder brother having a relationship with the young mistress of their family and even forcefully arranged a marriage for her."
Those people wanting to congratulate Wu Xin stiffened from Mu Ru Yue's words.
'Reject the marriage from the Xiao family? Just how foolish was the Wu family?'
"So my eldest brother decided he wanted to elope with the young mistress of the Wu family." It was as though Mu Ru Yue felt the crowd's adaptability to sudden changes was too high that she didn't say everything in one go. This ever-changing outcome indeed made people feel a little helpless.
She looked calmly at Wu Qing Xue as she continued, "It was more of a pity when the young mistress of the Wu family betrayed my eldest brother, and decided to accept her fiance in the end. Moreover, she just casually watched on as her fiance beat up my eldest brother who had his power sealed. If I hadn't passed by where he fainted, I'm afraid my eldest brother wouldn't have been able to make it!
"Even though our Xiao family doesn't mind a female's status, background, and talent, we do expect her to be someone who can love not the status of Xiao family young master but Xiao Feng himself. If eldest brother had made his identity known, the Wu family would have definitely let Wu Qing Xue marry my eldest brother at all costs. Someone that had given up on him due to his lack of strength, that kind of girl is unnecessary to my Xiao family."
A bucket of ice cold water seemed to have been poured on Wu Xin's head. He could only feel his body turning ice-cold,unable to even speak…
Regret?
That's right; Wu Xin indeed regretted. He had thought Xiao Feng was a trash, so he chose to break up the couple without any hesitation. Who could have known the person he thought was a trash would actually be the talented young master of the Xiao family?
He seemed to feel the crowd's mocking gaze, making him desperately want to hide under the table from the shame.
Who could still be happy after abandoning such a great son-in-law for a nobody?
Wu Qing Xue paled as she looked tearfully at Xiao Feng. Her gaze that brimmed with grievance attracted affection toward her. She seemed to want Xiao Feng to help them out.
Xiao Feng turned his head and didn't even give her a glance. He acted as if this girl that loved high status and crushed the weak under her foot was a stranger unrelated to him…
The people of the Xiao family weren't aware that such a matter occurred between Wu Qing Xue and Xiao Feng.
How noble and prestigious was their family's talented young master? Yet, these people dared to look down on their young master. Such a girl who wanted to stick to the young master after knowing of his status but disdained him when he was a trash didn't have the qualification to be the mistress of the Xiao family.
With the capabilities of the young master, he would surely be able to find a much better partner.
Wu Qing Xue's heart seemed to have instantly sank to the bottom of a valley. This man couldn't forgive her…
Something seemed to have mercilessly pierced into her heart. It was so painful, it bled. Even though the woman's appearance wasn't outstanding, her pitiful gaze easily hooked the men's hearts and souls.
"Your Wu family was so unfeeling and ruthless, but our Xiao family doesn't want to be the same, so I asked my parents to invite the Wu family from South Island here as gratitude for saving his life. But…" Mu Ru Yue's gaze swept and landed on Lin Yue's terribly trembling body. After the Xiao family probed a bit, they figured out that this man was Wu QIng Xue's fiance, the one that nearly killed her eldest brother.
"Lin Yue of the Lin family. My eldest brother has already decided to leave the Wu family, but you still wanted to kill him. It is a unfortunate for you that you didn't expect my eldest brother to survive and walk a distance away after you left. He wasn't able to hold on and collapsed in the end though. Coincidentally, I was walking by and found him not long after."
If it wasn't for her finding Xiao Feng, perhaps he wouldn't be able to return to the Xiao family alive…
Lin Yue's body violently shuddered, and his eyes widened in terror.
He regretted previously using such a heavy hand on Xiao world worshipped the actually harm the young master of the Xiao family, how many lives did he have?
He wanted to ask for mercy, but realised that any excuse would be useless, as the talented young master of the Xiao family had almost died under his hand. What would his word amount to?
Those people certainly wouldn't let him off!
Sorrow filled his heart. Lin Yue regretted coming to participate in the wedding of the eldest young mistress of the Xiao family.
"Alright, I said my piece. Father, mother, I will leave these people to you. I don't want my hands to be tainted with blood on my wedding day."
She, Mu Ru Yue, wasn't a kind person. Since someone touched her family, they must be prepared for retaliation. She really couldn't be a goddess who returns good for evil.
In this world, no matter whether she was kind or evil, she was just a girl that wanted to protect her family.
Mu Ru Yue walked to the main hall after returning her bridal veil over her head gently. There were a few seats at the main hall. Xiao Tian Yu and Madam Sheng Yue looked at each other before walking forth to sit below Old Man Xiao's seat.
Wu Yu, as master of ceremony, smiled and walked forth. He cleared his throat and with a serious tone, he shouted,
"A bow to the Heaven and Earth…
"Second bow to the main hall…
"May the husband and wife bow to each other…
"Send them to…"
At the final step of the ceremony, an enchanting voice came from outside. "Wait!"
(Teaser)
Regret?
That's right; Wu Xin indeed regretted. He had thought Xiao Feng was a trash, so he chose to break up the couple without any hesitation. Who could have known the person he thought was a trash would actually be the talented young master of the Xiao family?
He seemed to feel the crowd's mocking gaze, making him desperately want to hide under the table from the shame.
Miki smiled and passed him a shovel. "With your cultivation, it shouldn't be too hard to dig a hole and hide in it."
'Miki is so kind to lend him a shovel that she paid for $20 that was taken purposefully from the modern world to here. As to whether he knows how to use it or not, it is none of Miki's business.'
A red clothed figure energetically flashed into the hall. The man's phoenix gaze lifted up slightly. His perfect smile with that stunning and gorgeous appearance made him look like an enchanter. His gaze landed on Mu Ru Yue.
This man was even better looking than girls, causing a couple of them to lose their splendor.
"Feng Jing Tian!"
Mu Ru Yue was stunned for a moment. 'Why did this damnable enchanter come?'
As Feng Jing Tian walked toward Mu Ru Yue, Ye Wu Chen gripped her hand firmly. A trace of a sinister aura radiated from his purple eyes. His handsome appearance was as sinister as the underworld when he raised his head to look at Feng Jing Tian.
"What are you doing here?" Ye Wu Chen demanded sinisterly. His gaze was no longer gentle like when he looked at Mu Ru Yue.
Feng Jing chuckled. His smile was truly devastating and stunning, to the point that the sun and moon looked washed-out in comparison.
"I can be considered an old friend of this woman. I naturally came to congratulate her on her wedding day."
He had previously been severely injured by this man and left in a vegetative state for half a year. Not able to move for that long, Feng Jing Tian hadn't been able to locate this young girl, else he wouldn't have been so late in arriving.1
Even though he did locate her in the end, he was still a step too late…
Feng Jing Tian narrowed his phoenix eyes slightly. With the beautiful smile on his exceptional face, it was unimaginable that his appearance was that of a man's.
In the future, would his wife feel ashamed after they married?
"Even if you are married or become pregnant, I will still snatch you away." Feng Jing Tian looked at Mu Ru Yue. With a smile that could stun the heavens and earth, he continued, overflowing with feelings, "And then… you will become my lover."
'Love at first sight?'
This couldn't be, yet for some reason, he kept seeing the image of this girl in his mind during the previous half year. Even her ice-cold tone couldn't make him forget about her.
Perhaps he, Feng Jing Tian, had really fallen in love with a girl at that day…
He didn't understand what's so great about her that she could enter his heart so easily.
Ye Wu Chen became gloomy and his purple eyes stared coldly at Feng Jing Tian. He parted his lips slightly to shout coldly, "Scram!"
"Haha!" Feng Jing Tian threw his head back and laughed, His laughter shook the crowd's heart. "I have only come for her wedding and don't have any intention of interrupting it. Woman, I mentioned this before; one day, I will definitely take you at any cost!"
Sinister killing intent rose from Ye Wu Chen. He merely lifted his hand, but it was enough for Feng Jing Tian to feel his killing intent. Intimidated, the latter wanted to leave immediately. He turned around and walked away, leaving the sound of his laughter still echoing in the hall.
This sudden commotion made everyone's heart darken. Someone fancied their daughter, so as parents, they should be happy, but Feng Jing Tian gave them an uncomfortable feeling instead.
That enchanter with a feminine appearance was really extraordinary…
"Yue Er, Wu Chen, I will dispatch people to go after that man. You don't need to worry about this matter right now. It's more important to go to the bridal room and conceive a child."
Madam Sheng Yue chuckled lightly as she gently prompted, "Grandmaster Wu Yu, please continue. The final step is to send this couple to the bridal room now."
Wu Yu's creased brows relaxed as he announced the final phrase. It was probably only the Xiao family who would be able to make a Mundane Stage alchemist be the master of ceremony.
After seeing the departing figures of the newly wedded couple, Senior Dan chuckled and walked toward Xiao Tian Yu and Madam Sheng Yue, a trace of nostalgia in his eyes.
1. For those who have forgotten about this incident, you may check chapter 101. It happened after the Pill Assembly Competition. Feng Jing Tian first appeared on chapter 80 and was first mentioned in chapter 79 as the guy the previous/Zi Yue Kingdom Mu Ru Yue saved, but tried to kill her due to a case of mistaken identity. – ED Aiiee
"Yu Er, so much time passed since that year, are you still blaming your master? Even though you weren't an alchemist, you're still master's most beloved disciple. The Xiao family was in a different state that year. I wanted you to be the head of the Medicine Sect and find another partner because I didn't want you to suffer within the Xiao family."
He had heard about how the Xiao family tried to force Xiao Tian Yu to take other wives. But since it was the path his disciple had chosen, he decided to respect her decision in the end.
However, the more he heard about what happened to her, the more melancholic he became. In the end, he completely cut off all information about her, so he naturally didn't know about Mu Ru Yue being kidnapped by the Nangong family. Otherwise, with his personality, he wouldn't have been able to endure it; he would have snatched Yu Er back to the Medicine sect and exterminated the Nangong family for kidnapping his disciple's offspring.
She would have the most protection in the Medicine Sect and wouldn't suffer as she had in the Xiao family…
Madam Sheng Yue's eyes reddened. She recalled the grievances that had built up over all these years of watching over her family. She really wanted to cry in Senior Dan's embrace as she remembered
"Master, how can Yu Er blame you? Yu Er only feels guilt toward you. I did not listen to your word and married into the Xiao family. However, Yu Er feels no regret nor remorse for being able to obtain such son and daughters in her life. I have never regretted marrying my husband. Even though we had a really difficult start, my husband didn't leave nor abandon me. He didn't mind fighting against this family for me."
Senior Dan chuckled in satisfaction. He had gathered all of the information he could regarding this family before he went to them. He had discovered that Xiao Tian Yu hadn't taken in other wives. This could be counted as him being infatuated with Yu Er.
But since he underwent closed door training and didn't want to intensify his heartache for his disciple, he didn't pay any attention to any news regarding Madam Sheng Yue. So, up to today, he still didn't know she had become the main governess of Sheng Domain.
How could his, Senior Dan's disciple be ordinary?
"Yu Er, you really have such an outstanding daughter." Senior Dan chuckled bitterly. "That little girl Yue Er not only treated Qing Chu's illness; her cultivation is also at the False Xiantian realm. I was really amazed when I got to know that, at that time. I am really envious of you for having such a talented daughter."
Silence…
The entire wedding hall became strangely silent.
When Senior Dan's words fell on their ears, it practically became a pin drop level of silence. Everyone was so stupefied that they were speechless, and they could only stare dazedly at the sloppy and elderly face of Senior Dan.
It was especially so for the father and daughter of the Wu family. They already felt regret to the point where their intestines turned green.
If they were given a second chance, he definitely wouldn't turn Xiao Feng away. If he could have gotten a connection with the Xiao family, no matter if Xiao Feng really was a trash, it would had been worth it…
At this moment, in the bridal room, Ye Wu Chen raised the red bridal veil, his lips curved into a charming smile as he looked at the young girl with such an impeccable appearance. "Mu Er, we are finally together."
He had already waited ages for this day …
His gaze focused on the young girl and his Adam's apple moved up and down a couple of times. A heated feeling burst forth in his entire body. Because he didn't want to disrespect her by taking her before their wedding, the heavens knew how much he longed for this night. He couldn't wait any longer…
"Mu Er." The man's voice was low and hoarse. Feelings surged forth constantly as he looked at the woman that gazed back at him. His smile became more charming. With a focused gaze and a serious tone, he said, "You will be my, Ye Wu Chen's, sole woman and also the last woman in my life."
This was his promise to her for his entire life and for eternity…
(Teaser)
"Yu Er, so much time passed since that year, are you still blaming your master? Even though you weren't an alchemist, you're still master's most beloved disciple. The Xiao family was in a different state that year. I wanted you to be the head of the Medicine Sect and find another partner because I didn't want you to suffer within the Xiao family."
He had heard about how the Xiao family tried to force Xiao Tian Yu to take other wives. But since it was the path his disciple had chosen, he decided to respect her decision in the end. [Miki: The mother and daughter have such protective masters… I wonder if it is due to having the same genes to be protected XD]
However, the more he heard about what happened to her, the more melancholic he became. In the end, he completely cut off all information about her, so he naturally didn't know about Mu Ru Yue being kidnapped by the Nangong family. Otherwise, with his personality, he wouldn't have been able to endure it; he would have snatched Yu Er back to the Medicine sect and exterminated the Nangong family for kidnapping his disciple's offspring.
"Wu Chen, your body…"
Mu Ru Yue's gaze landed on the man's jade-like body, which caused her to be slightly startled. "I remember your body covered with scars. How did the scars disappear?"1
"I don't know." Ye Wu Chen shook his head, a slender finger caressing the eyelids of his purple eyes. "After my appearance changed, the poison resolved itself. I too don't know how it happened."
After hearing the man's words, Mu Ru Yue blew a sigh of relief. To be honest, what she worried about the most was Ye Wu Chen's body, so knowing that the poison had resolved itself, she could finally relax.
Warm lips, filled with tenderness, covered hers.
Mu Ru Yue's body stiffened, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. She closed her eyes, embracing her man tightly, as her lips curved up into a gentle arc.
Ye Wu Chen put his lips near her ear. "Mu Er, I still can't believe we're already married. From now on, I will use my power to open paths for you." His gentle breath and emotional voice made Mu Ru Yue nervous.
She held tightly onto the man's hand, gazing deep into his purple eyes imbued with feelings.
"Wu Chen, one day, I will become stronger and walk by your side."
Standing at the pinnacle of the world alongside this man wasn't just her dream but also the goal she pursued.
On a mountain not far away, Feng Jing Tian stood against the wind as he looked toward the Xiao family. A trace of peculiar light flashed in his narrowed his phoenix eyes.
They should be having their wedding night right now…
Just imagining Mu Ru Yue with that man, gave Feng Jing Tian an uncomfortable feeling. But that man was too powerful so he wasn't his match…
"Hehe!" Feng Jing Tian chuckled low. A smile filled with self-ridicule appeared on his captivating visage. "Woman, even though you've become someone else's now, I will steal you from him. No matter what, I won't surrender to that man. You will only be mine in this life!"
Suddenly, an icy voice sounded from behind Feng Jing Tian. "You love Mu Ru Yue?"
Feng Jing Tian's long, shapely eyebrows furrowed as he turned around to look at the woman behind him. This unfamiliar woman looked really pretty, but she gave him an uneasy feeling, with her temperament immensely different from Mur Ru Yue.
"Who are you?" He asked coldly, with a sinister chill in his phoenix eyes.
Nangong Zi Feng giggled lightly. With an icy voice that seemed to come from hell, she introduced herself, "My name is Nangong Zi Feng. Elder brother Wu Chen is my man, but that woman stole him so I want to snatch my man back from her. How about cooperating with me? Don't worry, there won't be any demerits; there will only profits to be gained if you do."
"Cooperate?" Feng Jing Tian chuckled in disdain. "My apologies, I don't have the will to cooperate with you. You sought the wrong person!"
Nangong Zi Feng's expression chilled as she sneered. "You do want to obtain that woman, right? I also want to get my man. Even though your power is a little unsatisfactory, I still need a person to make elder brother Wu Chen misunderstand. I will look for a way to force Mu Ru Yue to leave, and then tell elder brother Wu Chen that she had eloped with you. At that time, won't you be able to take advantage of the situation?"
[Miki: Well~ the author seems to want to keep it PG. We can learn from the perverted Shiroyasha (FYI, she is a girl…) from the anime Mondaiji Tachi Ga Isekai. 'Her belief that seeing a woman's panties is vulgar dissatisfaction and that it's best to leave things up to the imagination.']
(Teaser)
"Wu Chen, your body…"
Mu Ru Yue's gaze landed on the man's jade-like body. She was slightly startled. "I remember your body was covered with scars. Why have those scars disappeared?"
"I don't know." Ye Wu Chen shook his head. His slender finger caressed the eyelids of his purple eyes. "After my appearance changed, the poison resolved itself. I also don't know how it happened."
Miki peeked through the door and saw Ye Wu Chen's body. She squealed inwardly and nose bled~
1. For those who want to travel down memory lane, it was on chapter 19 that Mu Ru Yue saw Ye Wu Chen's body for the first time. It was after he was bullied by a cousin, so it wasn't anything lewd. – ED Aiiee