Blood Shadow's tone inadvertently revealed a doting attitude that even he himself hadn't noticed: "Hey! In that case, I'll go with you!"
The corners of Dark Moon Fairy's mouth curled up slightly, revealing an alluring smile as she whispered, "Someone is actually trying to buy your life in the Dark Moon Pavilion! It's truly unbelievable that your life is so precious!"
Xueying couldn't help but chuckle and teased, "Oh? You actually took this deal? Who on earth wanted to take my life? And how much gold did they give you as a reward?"
Dark Moon Enchantress sneered scornfully, her tone full of disdain: "I think... it's probably Emperor Wen! Besides, I can set the price! It seems that you have really pissed him off this time!" There was a hint of cunning and complacency in her eyes, and she seemed to be looking forward to what was to come.
Xueying turned his head, a puzzled look on his face, and asked softly, "Are you really willing to kill me?" There seemed to be a hint of disbelief and pain in his voice.
Dark Moon Enchantress curled her lips slightly and replied indifferently: "The price is enough, why should I be reluctant?" Her eyes revealed a kind of ruthlessness and determination, as if she didn't care about life and emotions at all.
After hearing this, Xueying pretended to be hurt and said miserably: "How can you be so cruel, woman? I was always worried that you would get hurt!" His tone was full of resentment and dissatisfaction.
Darkmoon Enchantress didn't care. Instead, she chuckled and said sarcastically, "As long as you can afford enough gold, I can protect you!" Her smile revealed her greed and pursuit of money.
Blood Shadow pulled out an ancient jade from his bosom, rubbed it gently in his palm, and then handed it to Dark Moon Fairy, saying, "This ancient jade is a token of all the money of the Soul-Destroying Sect. As long as you hold it, you can mobilize all the resources of the Soul-Destroying Sect. With it, you can take as much gold as you want. Do you think this can protect me?"
Dark Moon Fairy's outstretched hand paused in mid-air. She gazed at the ancient jade in Blood Shadow's hand, a flicker of surprise in her eyes. Just as she was about to take the jade, Blood Shadow suddenly lowered his voice and said, "This is my betrothal gift! I've carefully preserved it, hoping to one day give it to my beloved."
Hearing this, Dark Moon Fairy's hand quickly retracted as if stung by a bee. An awkward smile appeared on her face as she said, "Haha, since it's such an important thing to you, leave it to your future wife! I wouldn't dare take it."
Blood Shadow sighed helplessly, gripping the ancient jade tightly as if to crush it. He stared at Dark Moon Fairy, eyes filled with pain and resentment, and asked, "Why won't you consider me again? What can that Xiao Shizi do for you? I'm willing to give everything for you, even my own life!"
Dark Moon Fairy rolled her eyes, her tone becoming cold and firm. She said, "Blood Shadow, I have always regarded you as a brother. The feelings between us are pure and sincere, and I hope you will not destroy this beauty. As for what happened between me and Prince Xiao, that was my own choice and has nothing to do with you. Please stop pestering me, or don't blame me for disregarding our past friendship!"
As Dark Moon Fairy finished her words, their horses arrived near the outer wall of Huang Zhirui's residence. Blood Shadow couldn't help but sigh, "What gift do you want to give? Why don't you let me go for you?"
Dark Moon Fairy smiled slyly, "No need to enter the Huang Mansion!" She tore off a bamboo leaf from the ground beside her, placed it lightly against her lips, and blew it gently. The sound was like the crisp sound of the night wind blowing through the bamboo forest.
Xueying couldn't help but ask in astonishment: "Is that all?"
Dark Moon Fairy raised her lips slightly, revealing a scornful smile: "If you are curious about the gift I give you, why not climb to the top of the highest attic in the courtyard and take a look!"
Upon hearing this, Xueying quickly extended his arm, tightly grasping Dark Moon Fairy's slender waist, and together they leaped to the top of the highest attic in the Huang Mansion. Standing there and gazing into the distance, the entire Huang Mansion was serene and silent, like a sleeping giant.
On this silent night, a rat of astonishing size suddenly appeared in a corner of the Huang residence. Its eyes gleamed with a strange light, as if emanating a mysterious aura from the darkness. Accompanied by a squeak, the rat seemed to be conveying some kind of message.
Before long, the entire backyard of the Huang Mansion seemed to be enchanted, and equally gigantic rats emerged like a tide. As if driven by some kind of command, they madly swarmed towards the room where the Grand Princess of Yuewu Kingdom was staying.
At this moment, the eldest princess of Yuewu Kingdom was already exhausted from her recent long journey. She was deep in a sweet dream, unaware of the impending danger. Suddenly, she felt something gently moving on her face. The strange touch made her subconsciously scratch it with her hand in her sleep.
The furry touch gave her goosebumps, and an indescribable discomfort washed over her. She flung her eyes open, and the haziness instantly vanished. In the dim, flickering, oily-yellow candlelight, her beautiful phoenix eyes met a pair of tiny, yet incredibly bright, black eyes, each as tiny as a soybean.
This sudden eye contact was like a bolt of lightning striking the princess's mind, causing her to freeze completely. Then, a sharp, piercing scream erupted from her mouth, resounding through the sky and shattering the silence of the night sky...
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