After the banquet, while Feng Huituo was seeing off the guests, Yun Che found a chance to slip out, strolled around the back of the palace for a while, and then stopped in front of a strange pond without any condensation. He stared at the floating green leaves on the pond and let out a long breath.
After a whole day of busying himself, his ears were still buzzing, but he still had no idea how to get the unicorn horn.
“This is much more difficult than I expected.” Yun Che muttered to himself in frustration.
To Mu Xuanyin, it was just a matter of words. But to him, he didn't know how to say it. After all, the Ice Wind Empire had no grudges against him and treated him with great respect. As the Ice Wind Emperor, Feng Huituo even said "I will not refuse even if I die". If he asked for the Qilin horn directly...
In the eyes of the Ice Wind Empire, that is the sacred object that protects the country and determines its destiny!
In the Snow Song Realm, apart from Mu Xuanyin, it seemed that no one else could bring themselves to ask this question.
But besides asking for it forcefully, what other options are there? Could he steal it? Not to mention that as a sacred object guarding the country, it must be hidden in the most secluded and heavily guarded place. Even if he really knew where it existed, why would he steal it?
Mu Xuanyin had specifically emphasized that he should come alone this time. With his current profound strength, any high-ranking guard in the palace could kill him in seconds. As for Mu Xiaolan, who unexpectedly came along later... she was still a burden who was even worse than him.
“Hey? Yun Che, you’ve come here.”
When Yun Che was at a loss, Mu Xiaolan walked over with light steps, and then stood beside Yun Che with a rather playful little jump, and said with a grin: “Hehe, do you feel super awesome today?”
“…” Yun Che exhaled and said nothing.
“Huh? Why do you look unhappy?” Mu Xiaolan leaned over and saw a face without any expression at all.
“What is there to be happy about?” Yun Che tilted his mouth.
“Well… so many people are praising you, fawning over you, vying with each other to toast you. Even Senior Brother Han Yi’s father has to bend over to talk to you. I don’t believe you’re not proud at all.” Mu Xiaolan puffed out her cheeks.
Yun Che sighed softly and said, “Do you think that the person they flatter and revere is me?”
"Ah?" Mu Xiaolan was stunned.
“No,” Yun Che shook his head: “The person they truly respect and flatter is Master.”
"Before I announced my identity as a direct disciple, few people in the hall even looked at me. The Ice Wind King didn't even remember my name, which I had just announced. Not only them, but your father also mocked my background without any scruples on the Xuanzhou, and sternly told me to stay away from you."
“Ah!!” Mu Xiaolan was startled and her face turned pale: “Daddy, he…he…”
“Okay, don’t be nervous. I didn’t say I was going to blame your father.” Yun Che reached out and gently poked her forehead. “When you go to your parents’ place later, remember to tell your father not to worry about what happened today, and don’t come to me specially to apologize. I don’t care at all. This will save him from having a bad sleep at night.”
Mu Xiaolan put her hand on her forehead and finally understood why her father had been distracted and incoherent today. She said anxiously, "Daddy actually...you...you really don't blame him?"
“What’s so strange about this?” Yun Che shrugged his shoulders. “Isn’t this the most normal thing? With my own profound strength and background, I only deserve to be treated like this in front of these big shots.”
"The change in their attitude is only due to my status as the sect master's personal disciple."
“Even if Master no longer has the status of Snow Song Realm King and Ice Phoenix Sect Master, the people of Snow Song Realm will still revere her like a god. As for me, if I didn’t have the status given by Master, I’m afraid they wouldn’t even look at me for a second, let alone the praise and flattery from this group of people today. So, I have nothing to be happy about. Instead, I have become more aware of the reality that strength is respected in this world.”
Mu Xiaolan was stunned for a moment, then shook her head and said, "You're not entirely right. Although your profound strength is not outstanding now, you have such a high talent for ice, and you are the direct disciple of the Great Realm King. It won't be long before you will become a powerful figure. No one will doubt this, so it's natural for them to please you now."
“Forget it.” Yun Che said indifferently: “Anyway, in two or three years… at most three or four years, I will leave here. In our Blue Pole Star, I am the Great Realm King, and I can be as majestic as I want!”
“Tsk.” Mu Xiaolan gave him a disdainful look, then whispered to herself in a voice that only she could hear: “You are already my direct disciple, it would be strange if the Sect Master would let you go back.”
However, Daddy actually said such words to him on the Xuanzhou... Ah! How embarrassing! What should I do...
"You...really don't blame Daddy?" Mu Xiaolan lowered her head and asked again, worriedly. Her voice was very low, filled with guilt and uneasiness.
“If it were someone else, with my old temper, I would have… cough cough cough, but since he’s Senior Sister Xiaolan’s father, of course I’m not…blameless at all.” Yun Che said with a solemn look, “Besides, I know your father is definitely not a bad person, and he warned me out of his concern for you.”
Yun Che turned his gaze and looked at Mu Xiaolan’s smooth and pink profile: “I can see that your father has a very direct and straightforward personality. He is not kind, and he doesn’t care about being cunning. When we just met, he didn’t hide his contempt for me at all. Although he looked particularly ferocious at the time, he was not scary at all... Senior Sister Xiaolan, do you know what kind of people are the scariest in this world?”
"Ah?" Mu Xiaolan opened her lips.
"He is the kind of person who never lets others see his true joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness. No matter who he is facing, even if it is a weak person like an ant or even someone he hates very much, he always makes others feel warm and at ease!"
When he said this, Yun Che's face and eyes were solemn.
“…” Mu Xiaolan looked confused, not understanding why Yun Che suddenly said this.
"This kind of person is very forbearing, cunning, and scheming... Not just ordinary scary. At least, I definitely can't be flawless and not show any hatred in front of a person I hate very much, or even talk and laugh naturally. This kind of person usually won't hurt others, and is admired, praised, respected, and adored by almost everyone like a saint. But once he wants to kill someone... he must have carefully considered it and be absolutely sure of a fatal blow, and there will be no consequences. It's like a venomous snake lurking in the night and suddenly shooting out at the darkest moment. It's chilling to think about it."
After saying this, Yun Che put his hands behind his head and looked up at the night sky silently.
Mu Xiaolan’s eyes remained confused for a long time: “Yun Che, what… are you talking about? I don’t seem to understand.”
“You didn’t understand, or you don’t want to believe that you understood?” Yun Che glanced at her and muttered nonchalantly, “Don’t doubt it, it’s the person that appeared in your mind right now… Never mind, I guess you won’t believe it either. You just need to listen to a little bit and be more careful.”
Mu Xiaolan: “…”
At this time, a hurried sound of footsteps came from behind. Feng Hange arrived with a group of guards. When he saw Yun Che, his eyes lit up and his pace quickened again: “Brother Yun, so you are here. Han Yi left for important matters and neglected Brother Yun. I hope you will forgive me.”
Yun Che turned around and said with a smile: “Your Highness, there is no need to be so polite. The Ice Wind Palace at night is so beautiful that it is pleasing to the eyes. I have walked here unknowingly.”
Seeing that Yun Che had no dissatisfaction at all, Feng Hange felt relieved and bowed, saying, “If I knew about the beautiful scenery here, I would be honored to receive such high praise from Brother Yun. By the way, the bedroom is ready. Brother Yun must be a little tired after coming here in the snow and wind. Do you need to rest early?”
Yun Che thought about it and nodded: “Okay.”
"Please. Oh, Miss Situ, your bedroom is ready, and it's close to Brother Yun's. Why don't you go take a look together?"
“Oh… OK.” Mu Xiaolan was a little dazed, obviously still thinking about what Yun Che had just said.
Under Feng Hange's personal guidance, Yun Che and Mu Xiaolan arrived in front of the Bingyi Palace, which had been carefully decorated for a whole day. The cold flowers were swaying, the ice spirits were dancing slowly, the corals of various colors were shining, and even the carpets laid outside the palace were woven with the finest ice silk.
In front of the Bingyi Palace, twenty girls dressed in snow-white gauze were already waiting there. These girls looked to be less than twenty years old. Not only were they all beautiful, but they also exuded an extraordinary noble aura. When Yun Che arrived, they walked over to greet him and said politely, “Welcome, Young Master Yun.”
"..." Mu Xiaolan's lips opened wide.
"Brother Yun, this place is called Bingyi Palace. It is used by our Bingfeng Imperial Family to entertain the most distinguished guests. A thousand steps away, there are hundreds of the best warriors in the palace guarding, so you don't have to worry about safety." Feng Hange lowered his voice and said, "These twenty women were carefully selected by my father in the imperial city. Although they can't be compared with Fairy Feixue, they were all born in noble families and are all virgins. Brother Yun, please feel free to... enjoy them."
Mu Xiaolan: (ー`′ー)#
“Oh! Very good!” Yun Che’s eyes lit up and he nodded with satisfaction: “Your Highness the Crown Prince is thoughtful. Oh! Thank your father for me.”
“As long as Brother Yun is satisfied.” Seeing Yun Che smiling happily, Feng Hange felt relieved.
“Senior Sister Xiaolan, do you want to go in and take a look together?” Yun Che asked with a smile.
Interrogative sentence...it clearly means to drive people away.
Mu Xiaolan was furious. She stamped her feet vigorously and said angrily, "How dare I disturb the enjoyment of the master's personal disciple? Humph!!!"
After saying that, Mu Xiaolan turned and left.
Yun Che nodded slowly: “Is that so? Well then, Your Highness, I’ll trouble you to send Senior Sister Xiaolan back.”
"Ah...Okay, Brother Yun, if you have any instructions, please let me know at any time. Don't be polite."
“You’d better not let Senior Sister Feixue know!” Mu Xiaolan, who had walked away, suddenly turned around and shouted angrily again.
"Uh... Xiao Wang will take his leave." Feng Han Ge bowed awkwardly and then hurriedly left.
“Ah, women are such a hassle.” Yun Che let out a small sigh of relief, then raised his head and glanced at the night sky which was much darker than that of the Ice Phoenix Realm. He whispered to himself, “I have a feeling that something big is going to happen tonight.”
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