Escape from the Floating Battle 1

After leaving Xuan Ye's place, Huai Wen let out a long sigh. She realized that Xuan Ye was determined to keep her tied up here.

She returned to her room first, and only after confirming that no one was there did she feel at ease enough to conjure a spirit butterfly in her left hand. This time, she sensed a message from Qimin Mountain.

The gloom over Qimin Mountain dissipated. Huaiwen's clone led four wounded people down the mountain. They rested briefly in a village at the foot of the mountain.

When the local magistrate saw them return, he pressed them for details about the situation on the mountain. Huaiwen's clone told them that the gloom had dissipated and that everything was probably alright.

In order to find the missing people, Huaiwen's clone went up the mountain again. Without Ce Mie's obstruction, they quickly arrived at the missing people.

At least a hundred people went missing, but only about thirty remained. They were trapped in a cave filled with the bones of cannibals that had eaten people.

Fear and terror have driven many people insane. It will take them a long time to recover. And the group of transgender people only has about ten people left.

"The annihilation of the sun is still too cruel," Huaiwen thought.

The matter at Qimin Mountain was supposed to be over. However, those who survived from the human-demon conflict, though not dead, suffered greatly from mental anguish. Huaiwen's clone had no choice but to stay in the villages of Qimin Mountain, following Huaiwen's instructions to take care of others.

Uncle Li and Uncle Lin's group didn't know that it was Huaiwen's doppelganger; they only thought that she had driven away the monster and was alive and well by their side. The county magistrate wanted to petition the king, the people went crazy for her, and Uncle Li even said that after returning to the place of demons and humans, he would hold a grand banquet to celebrate.

Huaiwen sighed. She figured that if that was the case, then the clone could stay there for now. If she recalled it now, who knew what might happen? She should wait until Uncle Li and Uncle Lin's group were safely returned to the transvestite center.

The butterfly disappeared, and Huaiwen sat down on the couch.

She was thinking about how to escape.

Another person pushed the door open and came in; it was Qingye again. She smiled and said she was going to take Huaiwen to take a bath.

Huaiwen sized Qingye up and down; he was quite skilled. Then he sighed inwardly, realizing he absolutely had to take a bath!

She had been on the mountain for too long, accustomed to the simple and unadorned bathhouses. Now, being brought to this luxurious, palace-like bathhouse instantly shattered her perception. She wondered just how wealthy Lingshan Xuanye was.

If Xuan Ye were not a demon, such extravagance would be punishable by death in the human realm.

In the end, she thought that Ling Shan Xuan Ye still hadn't given up on making her wear that dress.

She changed her clothes and came out from behind the screen, only to see Xuan Ye standing there, seemingly having been waiting for her for quite some time.

Xuan Ye turned to face her directly, his eyes looking up at her. The bright red silk dress with its gold-embroidered butterflies and flowers truly suited her perfectly.

From the moment Xuan Ye first saw her clearly, this image had appeared in his mind. Therefore, when he came to Luo Fu, he wanted her to realize it.

Huai Wensheng's skin was fair and delicate, her face like a peach blossom in spring, her lips like a touch of cinnabar, her eyes bright and her teeth white, her pupils clear and sparkling, exuding a cool and aloof air. Yet, in the liveliness of her brows and eyes, she also became intelligent and charming.

Coincidentally, he had also witnessed Huaiwen's graceful and agile sword dance in the cherry blossom grove. And coincidentally, he had also seen her decisiveness, quick thinking, and intelligence in those game levels.

He felt that Huaiwen was truly complex; how could she possibly be the kind of person the world liked in every aspect?

Huaiwen, on the other hand, was somewhat stunned when she first saw Xuan Ye there. She wondered, didn't the demon realm have any warnings against trespassing into human bathhouses?

And did he know that their clothes were usually red, a bright and festive red, making them look just like brides and grooms in the human world?

"It suits you perfectly."

Huaiwen met Xuan Ye's gaze. He looked at her so intently that she was startled again. She could only look away, her lips twitching repeatedly. Finally, after a long pause, she asked, "What do you want with me?"

Huaiwen meant that she had just seen him before taking a bath, right? If he keeps looking for her, how is she supposed to escape?

But Xuan Ye was in a very good mood. His face was relaxed and he replied with a bright smile, "I'll take you to eat."

Although Huaiwen sighed a thousand times in her heart, she still nodded helplessly in the face of Xuan Ye's words. She was truly hungry.

The two emerged from the bathhouse together, drawing gasps of astonishment and sighs from all the passersby, both human and demon. What did it mean that the city lord was leading such a beautiful woman through the Drunken Dream Pavilion today?

That's not what I meant, is it?

Could that be what you mean?

The two of them are dressed exactly the same.

However, they only dared to think it in their hearts, not to say it to each other's faces. Only after the two of them had gone far away would they discuss it privately, but in the end, they couldn't figure it out no matter how much they talked about it.

But they tacitly understood that, in nearly a thousand years, their city lord was exceptionally different today.

People with this mindset aren't just these passersby; there are others in Qingcheng as well. He placed the delicious food on the table, watched as the two people, dressed in festive attire, walked in, sat down, and ate without saying much.

He'd been here so long and had never seen the city lord act like this; it would be strange if he weren't jealous. If word got out today, it wouldn't just be about Drunken Dream Pavilion; it would spread throughout Luo Fu tonight, the entire demon realm tomorrow, and the entire human realm the day after…

"Qingcheng".

Xuan Ye's shout brought him back from his reverie. He went over to ask what was wrong. Before Xuan Ye could speak, he seemed to remember something, his eyes suddenly widening. He asked worriedly, "Lord, is there something you need me to do? Or are there people here that you can't say?"

Huaiwen looked up at Qingcheng innocently. What she was saying made it clear she was the one trapped here. Soon after, she heard Xuan Ye say, "Get out."

Qingcheng couldn't believe it, but had no choice but to leave.

Now only the two of them were left.

Huaiwen had been thinking about what she would say on her way here. Now that no one was around, it was easier for her to move around.

She said sincerely, "It's delicious."

Xuan Ye snorted softly, his mood still cheerful. Huai Wen picked up a piece of food and said casually, "I've only been here once. Luo Fu is so big, I want to see it."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Ye raised his head and asked softly, "Want to go?"

Huaiwen nodded.

"It's late, we'll go again tomorrow."

"I'm not sleepy."

"Sure?"

Huaiwen stared intently into Xuan Ye's deep and alluring eyes. The two words he uttered sounded light and airy, but they carried a different meaning to Huaiwen.

It seems like a warning? But it doesn't seem dangerous.

That's quite strange. It's hard to guess what the Demon King is thinking.

Finally, Huaiwen thought that if she went out with Xuan Ye now, wearing this outfit, most people would assume they were happily married. Besides, it wouldn't be good for her to explore Luo Fu, so she gave up the idea.

She thought that Xuan Ye would let her go after the meal. But who could have imagined that he would bring her to the rooftop of Zuimeng Tower, overlooking the entire Luofu City?

The moon hung in the sky, and distant lanterns lit up everywhere. The path led to the Drunken Dream Pavilion, where the clear, melodious bells jingled. The streets were bustling, filled with joy.

Huaiwen turned to look at Xuan Ye, she really couldn't figure out this demon king. People said he was cold and ruthless, that he would stop at nothing, but at this moment, it was clear that he wasn't.

Xuan Ye didn't speak, he just stood beside her with his hands behind his back, letting the breeze caress his body.

It was the scent of flowers; Huaiwen could smell it. She glanced at the person beside her a few more times. She didn't know if it was the intoxicating night or the few sips of fine wine she had just had that made her feel so comfortable here.

But Huaiwen still remembered her primary task. She took a step back, and the person in front noticed and looked over. Huaiwen forced a smile: "I want to look around."

She lifted her right foot, leaned back, and flew off. Xuan Ye raised his eyes, reached out, but couldn't catch her. However, her skirt brushed against his palm, and he smiled.

He chased after him, finding it amusing.

Huaiwen knew that Xuan Ye was right behind him, so she naturally couldn't just rush out like that. She walked down from Zuimeng Tower, passing by the tall, ever-burning lanterns, consciously memorizing the houses and roads.

Then she flew in another direction, towards a river within the city. Huaiwen's eyes brightened; a river meant there was circulation. She flew around the river for a while, figuring out its general course.

She has a solution.

She was just afraid that the person behind her might also have some suspicions. She decided to play a prank to avoid Xuan Ye's suspicions and thus ruin her plan.

Huaiwen stopped in mid-air above the bend of the river. She smiled mischievously, waved her hands, and the river water surged up, rushing towards Xuan Ye.

Xuan Ye was not angry. He simply blinked, and the river water turned into crystal clear water droplets, freezing solid in the air.

Seeing that he had easily resolved the situation, Huaiwen continued flying forward. This time, she suddenly flew upwards, and Xuan Ye was taken aback. He spurred his horse and chased after her.

High in the sky, two red figures reflected in the moonlight. Huaiwen smiled gently, raised his hand, and blew lightly, sending countless silver butterflies fluttering towards Xuan Ye.

The butterflies were so numerous they were countless, obscuring Xuan Ye's view. Xuan Ye looked at the silver butterflies around him with a pleasant expression. He smiled lightly, turned to the side, reached out, and grabbed Huai Wen, who was trying to escape.

Huaiwen revealed her true form, looking at herself hanging on Xuan Ye's hand, and sullenly groaned. Why was there still a broken barrier above Luo Fu? She sighed regretfully, wishing she had summoned her clone back. How could she not escape!

Xuan Ye looked at the Huaiwen hanging on his wrist, feeling a sense of victory that filled him with excitement. He teased, "Trying to escape?"

Huaiwen stubbornly shook his head, and Xuan Ye was even happier: "Then go to sleep."

Huaiwen choked, shoved Xuan Ye away, and asked incredulously, "In your demon realm, is there no distinction between men and women?"

"have."

"Then why did you say such a thing?"

“I’m telling the truth.”

Huaiwen bit her lower lip. She understood that when Xuan Ye said he was going back to sleep, he meant just sleep, sleep alone! But this demon spoke with such confidence, and there was a hint of seduction in his words.

She wanted to teach him some things.

Huaiwen then coughed twice and said, "I think Qingcheng needs to improve his interpersonal skills and communication abilities."

Xuan Ye was very puzzled as to why Qingcheng was being mentioned at this time.

"So, I'm planning to give you a few books. You can take a look together."

Xuan Ye understood the implication. He crossed his arms, his face showing some resentment, and his voice turned cold: "No."

"I'm giving it away for free, I don't charge you."

"..."

"Learning from others would be a good option too."

Xuan Ye glanced at her, speechless with unspoken suffering.

Seeing this, Huaiwen suddenly wanted to laugh, but he didn't dare to do it openly, so he turned his face away. Xuanye naturally saw through Huaiwen's little scheme. He sighed helplessly, and finally produced a red ribbon and tied it to Huaiwen's wrist.

Huaiwen turned around, his large eyes filled with doubt. Xuan Ye's tone was very soft: "Don't even think about escaping."

Huaiwen looked at him with resentment, thinking to herself, "It's not a good time to escape tonight. I'll come back tomorrow!"

After all that fuss, the two returned to Zuimenglou one after the other and went to sleep.

Before dawn, the lingering moon still hung in the sky, yet the fragrance of flowers wafted in day and night. Huaiwen had woken up early; she tiptoed outside and looked around, but it seemed everyone was still sound asleep.

This is her chance.

She went back to her room first to change her clothes, because that outfit would be too conspicuous wherever she went. But she couldn't wear the white Taoist robe anymore, because it was strange that a Taoist was walking around in the air before dawn, and that would surely be remembered.

She remembered the costumes of the demons in the game, so she conjured up a replica of them. She lowered the curtains over the bed for a brief concealment, then left happily.

Huaiwen didn't go through the front door, afraid that the sound of opening the door would be heard. She jumped out of the window, but she didn't make a sound at all.

But she didn't expect that the Drunken Dream Pavilion was even more worried about losing things than their transvestite community... They actually set a trap outside the window! Or rather, jumping out of the window was like jumping into a cage.

And so, Huaiwen met Ce Mie.

He was fast asleep at that moment.

But this gave Huaiwen a great idea!