308 The Rise and Fall of the Royal City (Chapter 37)

After a lifetime of hard work, all has been wiped out, leaving no one alive. This is perplexing and leaves one feeling helpless.

Shouldn't things change? At the very least, shouldn't we change the people around us?

My heart is in turmoil. At this moment, I watch quietly as the raging fire sweeps away all the darkness that once lingered in this place.

I've lived in this border region for a long time. I've never lacked ghosts, monsters, natural disasters, and man-made calamities. There are big cities too, but none have been as devastating or devastating as this border region. Overnight, villages vanished, and no one was seen.

Many people with ideas came to the border region, a place sparsely populated, where nature and people were indifferent and disorder was rampant. They really didn't want it to be like this!

If one has no sword, then one is wise. One who has never shed a tear in his life, weeps endlessly here. Things have changed, people are gone, and all is over. Before one can speak, tears flow!

Nowadays, the world is too vast, and there are too many things to do in the world, but within this small space, if one draws their sword and looks around, who will glare at them with disdain? It must be someone who has something to do!

In her heart, at this moment, the ethereal moon and cloud-like figures swept by like a startled swan or a dragon, instantly falling into her arms. She looked up and carefully examined her lover, gently cleaning the dust and tattered clothes covering his body.

Looking at the torn strips of clothing and the sharp marks on them, the two felt a pang of heartache. Although they were not injured, they were unable to help, and a sense of worry arose in their hearts.

She gazed at her lover, motionless, her eyes fixed on the burning village below. The flames gradually subsided, but her gaze lingered, filled with an inexplicable complexity.

He seemed to be pondering a variety of thoughts, his deep and serene eyes like the still waters of an autumn night, seemingly calm yet concealing a profound sadness. A trace of determination was etched between his brows, a weight that could not be expressed in words.

Yun Su liked Shen Lang the most at this moment. Just like before, he slew demons under the moon. He wore simple black clothes, with a hint of loneliness and desolation that was hard to detect. His heart seemed to be an abyss, hiding helplessness and solitude.

Looking at her silent lover, she felt a pang of heartache. She took his arm and hugged him tightly.

Yun Su leaned close and said, "Chen Lang, this kind of thing happens quite often every year. Some are in remote villages, some are in remote mountain villages, and some are in the no-man's-land of big cities."

The proliferation of evil spirits and strange occurrences is not your fault, except in the royal city, protected by the Holy Emperor and imbued with dragon energy, making it difficult for demons and evil influences to cause trouble.

A soft, gentle voice reached my ears, like a breeze rustling through leaves, bringing comfort and tranquility. It carried a hint of coquettishness, a soft murmur, like a gentle breeze whispering softly, instantly filling me with warmth and sweetness, and calming my heart.

A gentle, tender embrace, a tight hold, a warmth emanating from the close embrace, love and care conveying a soft and comforting feeling. Then, hands gently grasp soft fingers, interlocking, as if finding solace in returning home late.

Piaomiaoyue gently tidied her lover's clothes in her arms, touched his thoughtful face, and said tenderly, "Luckily, Sister Lan prepared a lot of clothes, otherwise we wouldn't have enough to wear."

She gently interrupted him, smiled knowingly at her lover, and gazed at him with deep affection, her eyes filled with love and care. In the past, she would have thought she was too impulsive and relied too much on her intuition, but now she was extremely satisfied. If it weren't for her momentary impulse, she would probably be regretting it now.

Tears silently fall on my pillow, my heart breaks in secret among the flowers. Priceless treasures are easy to find, but a true lover is hard to come by!

A surge of concern welled up within her, along with a touch of self-reproach for being unable to share her lover's burdens.

He spoke softly, feeling the boundless love and sweetness of the woman beside him, her care filling his heart with affection and a sense of peace. He embraced her tightly, gently stroking her fingers, a silent promise made; all that was missing now was a tight hug.

Unfortunately, there aren't enough hands. Sometimes, it's a real pity that I can't gently stroke your soft hair and feel the gentle warmth and care coming from your back.

Gently shifting her position, she embraced the soft, boneless waist, as slender as a willow branch. Raising her eyes, she gazed at the westward-bound road, the vast and boundless sound, the need for fragrant grasses, the lonely village in the night wind, the ruins, the dilapidated and decaying houses and the barren land before her, a feeling of indescribable heaviness welled up in her heart!

A flame seemed to burn in my chest. I came, I saw, I made my decision, shining with a firm light, a resolute determination!

With a fearless heart and a resolute light in his eyes, he murmured to himself, "I'd mostly heard about it before. It's only a few dozen miles from the village, the farthest being the county town. Even when hunting with my grandfather, we never dared go too far."

Piaomiaoyue and Yunsu listened quietly, undisturbed, their hearts filled with focus and a touch of curiosity. They were well aware of their lover's background, but it was all from other sources. Now, it was rare for their lover to share some details of his experiences. They were truly intrigued.

The surroundings seemed to quiet down, even the sound of the fire slowly disappeared and stopped. It was like a soliloquy, or perhaps some kind of magic, cleansing their souls so that they could understand their loved one more deeply.

His deep voice could make one forget all worries. "When we get back, Su'er, take a look at the border areas and the city's boundaries. If there's still a need, let's continue to expand them, whether it's a secondary city or an outer city."

Expand the patrol area. Those who shouldn't be there, have them removed by Xin Ku, Wes, Jin Luo, General Yun Qing, and others. We can't control much elsewhere, but within this border city, proceed according to my plan.

Then, gazing at them with deep affection and tenderness, he softly spoke to the two women, his words captivating: 'You are both so beautiful. Thank you for your hard work.'

Hearing her lover's praise, so gentle and sincere, the two women felt as if they had tasted honey, and an indescribable happiness and emotion welled up in their hearts.

The two exchanged a glance, both understanding each other perfectly. They smiled slightly, accepting their lover's praise and gratitude with beaming smiles.

Yun Su was deeply moved and pressed the chest tightly. Their hearts were connected, intertwined, inseparable. "Shen Lang, you've worked so hard. We are ultimately too weak to share your burden. We're overjoyed by these small things."

Piaomiaoyue was the same, a tear welling up in her eyes as she gazed at him affectionately without looking away, and said softly, "Shenlang, you've suffered. There are too many unfortunate things in this world. It is a blessing for this place that a lover in Dalong Prefecture has such thoughts."

Ultimately, we lack the strength to share more of Chen Lang's burden. As long as Chen Lang never forgets this moment, this very instant, that's enough for me.

His words were simple, yet choked with emotion, making him appear incredibly pitiful.