"Yan'er, I never imagined that you would grow into such a stunning beauty in just a few years."
Hua Nongying spoke first, speaking with a hint of joking as he gazed intently at her. He was happy to do anything as long as she was alive.
Baili Jun'ao was still gazing at her with infatuation. For the past five years, he had not spent a single night without missing her. It was wonderful to see her again now!
Bei Ming Haotian's expression grew increasingly grim. He knew that once these two men found out Yan'er was alive, they would rush over without delay.
"Young Master Hua, you flatter me. Yan'er is now a mother of two. Her beauty has faded and she is no longer as lovely as she once was.
Nangong Ziyan also joked that they were all doing well, which was great. They were all her friends, and she sincerely hoped that they could live a happy life together.
"Even as a mother of two, Yan'er, you are still graceful and elegant, and even more beautiful than a fairy."
Hua Nongying smiled brightly and praised him sincerely.
"Wow! Young Master Hua, it's been five years, and you've gotten even better at talking!"
"Demon Lord".
"Demon Lord".
The two greeted each other as they approached.
Bei Ming Haotian nodded at them in response.
"Daddy, hug me." As soon as Lele saw Bei Ming Haotian, she slid off Hua Nongying's arms and ran into Bei Ming Haotian's embrace.
Bei Ming Haotian picked her up and smiled happily.
Hua Nongying and Baili Jun'ao were both stunned when they saw Bei Minghaotian's happy smile. Perhaps, only when Yan'er was around would he show such a happy smile.
"Yan'er, I'm so happy to see you back."
Baili Jun'ao smiled faintly, the affection in his eyes fading away. This was good; he could see her more often from now on.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I feel very lucky to have returned alive."
He is...
Hua Nongying looked at Nangong Jiayi behind them. His features were exactly the same as Lele's, but he gave people a more calm and composed feeling.
“Oh! My son, Yi’er.” Nangong Ziyan pulled Nangong Jiayi in front of her.
"Yi'er, this is Uncle Ying and the Emperor of the Qihe Dynasty."
Nangong Ziyan explained.
"Yan'er, you're being biased! Even if you call me Uncle Ying, you should call me Uncle too."
Baili Jun'ao just didn't want his relationship with her to become too distant.
"Very well! As long as His Majesty doesn't think Yi'er is being rude! Yi'er, quickly call Uncle Ying and Uncle Baili."
"Hello Uncle Ying, hello Uncle Baili!"
Nangong Jiayi didn't stand on ceremony and greeted him respectfully.
"Um!"
"Mmm! Yi'er is such a good girl."
Hua Nongying and Baili Jun'ao looked at the brother and sister and suddenly felt very envious of Bei Ming Haotian. He was really lucky to have Yan'er and two such beautiful and smart children.
Perhaps he really can find a place to rest properly. Over the years, his heart has grown weary. When it gets cold, he can wear more clothes to keep warm; but when his heart is cold, where can he find warmth? Tears flowing in his heart are colder than tears flowing in his eyes; the pain suppressed in his heart is more painful than the pressure on his shoulders. In the future, he can see her whenever he wants, and perhaps the heart and pain that can never be warmed will gradually lessen.
"By the way, Yan'er, when we entered the city, we sensed that Dongfang Yifei was gathering his troops. I wonder what his next move is?"
Baili Jun'ao suddenly frowned and said.
"All he wants is the world."
Bei Ming Haotian suppressed his anger and said coldly, "I let him escape last time, and this time, I will definitely let him escape again."
"Over the years, he has frequently sent people to ambush me, making it impossible for me to defend against him. He has never given up his goal of seizing the Qihe Dynasty. However, Wu Guoshi and Baili Yuechan are already dead, and he has very few people he can use. He is just making a last-ditch effort."
"Then let's stay here for now and talk again after Dongfang Yifei leaves!"
Hua Nongying suddenly found a perfect excuse to stay.
Baili Jun'ao nodded; he shared the same thought.
“Yifei has started absorbing people’s cultivation. The more he absorbs, the stronger he will become. We must find him quickly and stop him.”
Nangong Ziyan frowned, a bitter smile playing on her lips. This was fate. Yifei would not have a good end in this life either. Perhaps her father was right. No matter how a person changes, they can never change their own nature.
"Mother, it's so good that you're alright. It's a pity that the old man died."
Seeing her mother suddenly looking sad, Lele suddenly spoke up.
Bei Ming Haotian didn't expect Lele to say it, and he didn't have time to stop her. If Yan'er knew, how guilty she would feel!
Nangong Jiayi glared at Lele, she really couldn't hold her temper.
Hua Nongying and Baili Jun'ao understood what Lele meant. They had just arrived when they happened to run into Yunxiao Venerable, and they were also very saddened by his passing.
Nangong Ziyan abruptly raised her head, her face instantly turning deathly pale. The old man was dead? Who was it? Was it her master or...?
Bei Ming Haotian looked at her with heartache, "Yan'er, don't blame yourself, it's Master Yunxiao."
"Venerable Yunxiao?" Nangong Ziyan stared at Beiming Haotian. Did Venerable Yunxiao use all his cultivation to save her?
Nangong Ziyan suddenly felt an urge to cry, and at the same time, self-blame filled her whole body. Venerable Yunxiao, he actually...?
"Yan'er, Master has reached the end of his life, please don't take it to heart."
"But if it weren't for me, Venerable Yunxiao wouldn't have died." To sacrifice someone's life to save her own, Nangong Ziyan would rather not come back to life; she would blame herself for the rest of her life.
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