"Your Highness~"

"Your Highness~"

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December 24th, at the hour of Yin.

Hua Qingcheng was sleeping in the arms of Si Chengfeng in Yixia Garden when she suddenly heard the voice of Su Mutiansheng, the spirit of the Yaoqin instrument.

Hua Qingcheng's consciousness suddenly opened her eyes, and the next moment she and Su Mutiansheng arrived at Yaoqin's space Butterfly Valley.

"I wonder why Prince Su Mu called me here so late at night?" Hua Qingcheng looked at Su Mu Tiansheng in confusion.

At this time, Su Mutiansheng had changed out of his golden court robes, embroidered with four-clawed nine-dragon figures, symbolizing his status as a crown prince. Now, wearing a golden helmet, armor, and holding a jade scepter, he looked majestic, like a god descending from heaven.

On his helmet, there was a dazzling gem inlaid, shining with dazzling light, as if a star had descended to the earth.

His armor gleamed with golden light and was engraved with exquisite patterns and designs, highlighting his nobility and majesty.

The jade tablet in his hand, with ancient and mysterious characters engraved on it, symbolizes his authority and status. His eyes are firm and sharp, his steps are steady and powerful, and every step is filled with unparalleled confidence and determination.

"Your Highness, you can now play the Yaoqin skillfully and use it in the right place. Recently, Your Highness used the Yaoqin to liberate the souls of thousands of children and accumulated great merit. I am also benefiting from Your Highness, and I don't have to be a ghost anymore." Su Mutiansheng bowed solemnly to Hua Qingcheng, his words and actions full of piety and respect.

"Prince Su Mu, you mean... you can break free from the constraints of Yaoqin, no longer have to worry about your soul being scattered, and can be reincarnated with your mother, right?"

Although she felt a little reluctant to part with Su Mutiansheng and Gongsun Muxue, if Li Ge's parents could be reincarnated, Hua Qingcheng felt that she should be happy for them...

"No!"

Su Mutiansheng smiled slightly, looking at Hua Qingcheng with kind and warm eyes.

"Thanks to the great blessing of Your Highness, the Princess, I have benefited from your presence. The God of the Underworld has granted me and Xue'er the bodies of earthly immortals. We should have served in the underworld, but I couldn't bear to leave Li Ge, Li Zhen, and you, so I requested to be sent out to serve as a city god to protect the local people."

"City... City God?" Hua Qingcheng's eyes lit up at the words. Then she asked impatiently, "Which city will Crown Prince Su Mu be appointed to?"

As if he had guessed Hua Qingcheng's thoughts, Su Mutiansheng relaxed his sword-like brows and smiled slightly. His eyes, as bright as stars, also flashed with compassion and kindness.

"Far away in the sky, yet close at hand." Su Mutiansheng left a suspense that was not difficult to guess.

"Could it be Fengcheng, the capital of my Laifeng Kingdom?" Hua Qingcheng's eyes suddenly brightened a little more.

In other words, Brother Li's father would become a colleague of Afeng's father? Moreover, they would be in a superior-subordinate relationship? Thinking of this, Hua Qingcheng couldn't help but feel happy.

"Your Highness is indeed extremely intelligent."

Su Mutiansheng nodded slightly, revealing the look of a kindly elder. If he had a beard, he might even stroke it.

"Then... my mother..." Hua Qingcheng did not forget that Gongsun Muxue was just a black jade soul, and her words revealed worry.

"Qingcheng, please allow me to address you as such before I leave. Xue'er will naturally accompany me to take up my new post. I will soon become the City God of Fengcheng, and Xue'er will naturally be the City God's Wife."

Su Mutiansheng looked at Hua Qingcheng with full doting, and seemed to be looking at his son through her, looking forward to the harmonious and loving happy life of the husband and wife.

"So that's the case. Then I feel relieved." Hua Qingcheng nodded slightly.

"Daughter-in-law~"

Just as Hua Qingcheng was happy for Su Mutiansheng and his wife, a gentle and soft voice reached her ears. The next moment, she saw Gongsun Muxue, also dressed in the earthly immortal costume. At this moment, Gongsun Muxue seemed to be more dignified and elegant than before, and she exuded a full sense of kindness.

"Mother~"

Hua Qingcheng knew that Gongsun Muxue liked to hear her call her that, so she called her that consciously.

"In this human world, there's a distinction between men and women, and in the divine realm, there's also a compromise, though it's not impossible. The position of City God is generally held by those who have made contributions to the local area and become Earthly Immortals. Originally, given your father's background, he should have returned to Zhaoyang Kingdom, or another male-dominated nation, to assume the position of City God."

Gongsun Muxue paused for a moment before continuing, "But the God of the Underworld, with his generous and compassionate heart, grateful for your father's love for his son, has agreed to let him serve as the City God of Fengcheng for ten years, after which he can return to Zhaoyang Kingdom or take up his post in the underworld."

Su Mutiansheng and Gongsun Muxue were already content to be able to accompany their son in the capital of Laifeng Kingdom for ten years. At worst, if he didn't get a promotion after his term ended, he could apply to stay on... Or perhaps, he could return to the capital of Zhaoyang Kingdom and become the city god to protect his grandson. Of course, they couldn't reveal some of the secrets to Hua Qingcheng...

"That's great. Father and Mother, whenever I'm free, Qingcheng will bring Li Ge and Li Zhen (Monk Hua) to the City God Temple to see you." Hua Qingcheng held Gongsun Muxue's hand and said sincerely.

"Qingcheng, your filial piety comforts me and your mother. However, ahem… a new official always has a lot to do, so you… don't have to come too often."

Su Mutiansheng pretended to be disgusted, but Hua Qingcheng could sense that he was afraid of disturbing her and Mu Lige's normal life too much. Mu Lige's father and mother were so kind, it would be a lie to say she wasn't touched.

After explaining everything to Hua Qingcheng, Su Mutiansheng and Gongsun Muxue disappeared completely in Butterfly Valley. Hua Qingcheng knew that they were going to the City God Temple in the north of the city to take up their posts.

"Stars and Moon~"

After Su Mutiansheng and Gongsun Muxue left, just as Hua Qingcheng was about to leave the Yaoqin space, she suddenly heard a voice as cold as a thousand-year-old glacier.

Hua Qingcheng looked in the direction of the voice and immediately saw a tall, slender, and imposing black figure approaching her. He was dressed in a loose black robe, with slanting eyebrows reaching his temples. His eyes were bright and spirited, yet also as cold and deep as an ancient well.

The man in black had a stunningly beautiful face, but the powerful aura he exuded made people afraid to even think of disrespecting him. However, at this moment, the man in black smiled slightly at Hua Qingcheng.

His smile was filled with wicked charm, as if showcasing the dark power he possessed. His eyes revealed a contempt for everything, as if all life in the world were merely playthings in his hands.

He possesses an extraordinary and handsome appearance, but beneath that splendid exterior lies a terrifying dark power. The faint smile on his face seems to declare to everyone: He is the master of darkness, and he controls everything...

For some reason, looking at the black-clothed man with a strong aura in front of her, Hua Qingcheng covered her chest with her hands and felt inexplicably suffocated in her heart.