252 The Ten Thousand Mountains, Chapter Twenty-Nine

At this moment, a sudden feeling of loneliness welled up in my heart. I also wished I had the care of these gentle, charming, and elegant sisters. Wouldn't that be even more wonderful? At this moment, I was so captivated by Han Linling that I lingered there, lost in the moment.

A strange impulse was abruptly stopped. He thought to himself, 'No, you must be reserved. You can't go forward to comfort Yun Su.'

I can't let people laugh at me. I, Han Linling, am not one of you ordinary women. My dream isn't just to be a wife and mother; I want to live for my dreams.

A hint of envy and anticipation flickered in his eyes, but it quickly vanished, and his expression returned to calm. However, the turmoil in his heart did not disappear; it continued to surge and churn like ocean waves.

Like a seed, once it begins to live, no matter how difficult it is, it cannot stop itself from showing its vitality to others, taking root in the forefront of the storm, even if it is just a fleeting moment of brilliance like a wave.

Jingzhai felt a slight pang of emotion, a sigh mixed with envy. 'You two are so fortunate to have such a lover. Youth is truly wonderful; unlike me, so helpless!'

Looking young and lively, full of youthful vigor, daring to try anything, in such a large area as Dalong Prefecture, which radiates to several surrounding states and many more counties, to make such a decision so easily is truly a huge mess. However, the source of such confidence is that he has powerful backers, strong military force, and decisive killing ability.

For example, with his elder brother, the Emperor, behind him, he was naturally extremely noble, and no one dared to offend him easily. When his elder brother was alive, he suppressed all kinds of demons and monsters, and all sides dared not move.

The Emperor's elder brother is a peerless warrior, possessing unparalleled martial prowess that inspires awe in everyone. This deters all factions from taking any rash actions, let alone harboring any thoughts of resistance.

At the beginning of the dynasty, under the iron-fisted policy of killing, the order of the entire royal city was maintained, and the people were able to live and work in peace and contentment, which was at least much more stable than it is now.

However, whether it was some kind of temptation or some major event, the elder brother left in a hurry without giving any explanation to anyone. Of course, he didn't need to give any explanation to anyone, because he owed no one anything and had always been an unfavored person!

In his humble beginnings, he received no support from his family's resources and fought his way up alone, his body covered in blood as he went. He wiped out many small and medium-sized sects, as well as many evil forces, throughout the Eight Domains, until he encountered obstacles.

And now he has gone into seclusion and disappeared again. The reason for this is beyond my understanding. Ultimately, it is because my talent is limited and I cannot share some of the burden with my elder brother. It also explains why, during the reign of the Holy Emperor, figures like General Yun have never cared about the successor under the Holy Emperor.

Everyone knew the Holy Emperor's abilities; if it were an accident, he could easily live for over a thousand years, so there would be no joke about a prince inheriting the throne. But his sudden disappearance, without any checks and balances, made the ascendant prince hesitant, causing the veteran generals in the army to quickly retreat. The situation became even more complicated.

The key is the Emperor. Without his authority, the entire capital city has undoubtedly lost its core strength. Various factions are becoming restless and stirring, and treacherous individuals are running rampant once more. Disappearances, strange occurrences, and blood sacrifices are slowly starting to happen more frequently. It seems as if some kind of force is guiding everything.

If this continues, and the situation deteriorates, more people will feel lost and uneasy, and the entire royal city will face unprecedented challenges. It's uncertain whether the eldest prince can maintain his authority.

She sighed inwardly, but she had always known that only her elder brother could suppress these evil forces, and peace was always achieved amidst the clash of swords.

She gently shook her head, which was preoccupied with some thoughts. She was really tired at the moment, and a sense of exhaustion welled up in her heart. At this moment, she also wanted to be like the women opposite her, to have a shield to hold onto, a warm embrace, and a safe place to lean on when she was tired.

Involuntarily, her stunning beauty was revealed as she gently supported herself with one hand, her fingers lightly pressing against her cheek. Her incredibly smooth skin shimmered with a captivating glow under the light. Her posture was elegant and natural, exuding a unique beauty and nobility.

Only now could he feel a little at ease. Seeing the women's concerned expressions, he just wanted to watch quietly and not think about anything else. This whole thing was caused by the eldest prince himself, so what did it have to do with him?

Right now, all I want to do is lazily prop my face up with one hand and calm down!

At this moment, Jingzhai slowly cleared his mind, letting worldly thoughts settle. Elegance and confidence seemed to permeate the air, and a sense of tranquility and comfort, which could be clearly felt, began to fill the surroundings.

Her exquisite face, a beauty that could only be created by the hand of a master craftsman, no longer seemed like a celestial being, but rather a person fallen to earth, almost tangible.

The beauty of this moment is eternal, seemingly untouched by time and the passage of years. A sweet smile plays on her lips, gentle and warm, like a feeling of intimacy from within. At this moment, a unique charm exists, like a moving picture that makes it impossible to look away.

If someone were to see it, they would likely be deeply captivated, moved, and completely enthralled, unable to extricate themselves.

Piaomiaoyue said in a low voice, "What happened the night before last? We could feel thunder rumbling in the sky and the earth shaking. It was truly terrifying; it felt like some kind of demon had descended."

They gently inquired about what had happened, each woman revealing a hint of inquiry, for the direction from which the sound came was exactly where their lovers had gone. They hoped nothing had happened to their lovers.

Tu Fanghua, also showing some concern, asked in a low voice, "Sister Yunsu, has something terrible happened? Is Chen Lang alright? If anything is wrong, please tell us. Although we may not be able to help, at least we'll know what happened."

Wei Qinghui nodded in agreement, saying, "We all support Yun Su in securing more resources for Chen Lang, but we can't do as well as she has."

I'm not sure what the situation is like in the royal city, but in this border region, the acquisition of cultivation resources has always involved hunting demonic beasts and ghosts. Spiritual materials are all owned by someone—either a demonic beast, a ghost, or a human.

He paused, then continued, as if this was the first time he had given such a long explanation to everyone. His face was slightly flushed. "Death is never insignificant. In the past, accidents often happened in Weijia Village. Those who were lucky survived, while those who were unlucky were never even found."

The struggle for these resources has always been a bloody affair.

Shen Lang now needs more cultivation resources, and sooner or later, or rather, he has already been secretly clashing with many forces.