Shao Yue gritted his teeth, seemingly having made up his mind: "Then... how about you become my concubine? I promise I'll treat you well, and give you..."
Before she could finish speaking, a sharp "slap" rang out as Lan Ying delivered a heavy slap to Shao Yue's face.
Shao Yue staggered backward, covering his face, looking at Lan Ying in disbelief.
Lan Ying's eyes burned with anger, and her chest heaved violently, clearly provoked by Shao Yue's words.
"How dare you make me your concubine?"
She gritted her teeth and said, "I, Lan Ying, am proud and unyielding. How could I ever submit to anyone? I have no intention of getting married in this lifetime!"
These words undoubtedly enraged Lan Ying.
She turned and left quickly, her steps hurried, as if she wanted to leave this suffocating place immediately.
At that time, Xiao Feng was secretly watching from the shadows. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for Lan Ying.
This woman is truly an extraordinary person.
Afterwards, Xiao Feng returned to the lively banquet. Zhao Yuwei was already waiting there, while Sima Yan ate until his belly was round and full, looking completely satisfied.
When Zhao Yuwei saw Xiao Feng return, she quickly asked, "Did you find anything while you were following him?"
Xiao Feng remained calm and truthfully replied, "Shao Yue likes Lan Ying."
However, they didn't seem surprised, considering that Shao Yue's treatment of Lan Ying had always been quite special.
In Centipede City, Lan Ying did not linger. After everyone quickly finished their meal, Lan Ying handed over all the tributes that Mogan City had given to Centipede City.
After that, she led Xiao Feng and the others away from the city.
However, not long after returning to Mogan City, Lan Ying's father, the city lord of Mogan City, suddenly summoned her.
The city lord's expression was solemn as he slowly spoke: "The son of the city lord of Centipede City intends to take you as a concubine."
This news came like a bolt from the blue, enraging Lan Ying.
As night deepened, Lan Ying quietly slipped out of Mogan City. She glanced back at the city wall; its silhouette in the moonlight looked so familiar.
"Goodbye, my home," she said softly, turning and disappearing into the night.
Just then, a strange wave swept over.
The surrounding scenery spread out like ripples on water.
Xiao Feng, Zhao Yuwei, and Sima Yan felt a blur before their eyes, and when they looked again, they found themselves among a group of cultivators.
They had somehow changed into uniform sect attire and were marching with the crowd toward a majestic city.
"What...what's going on?" Zhao Yuwei asked in a low voice in surprise.
Xiao Feng glanced around warily and whispered, "The Resentment Realm must have changed. Look, Lan Ying is over there too."
Sure enough, Lan Ying's figure could be seen faintly in the crowd not far away. She had also changed into the same clothes and mingled among the cultivators as she walked towards the city.
Sima Yan's eyes widened as he stared in disbelief at the scene before him. He stammered, "Could it be... this is Mo Yuan City?!"
"Mo Yuan City?" Xiao Feng and Zhao Yuwei exclaimed at the same time.
Just then, a dazzling white light suddenly burst forth in the sky. When the light faded, a man dressed in a white robe appeared out of thin air. He was handsome and had an otherworldly air about him, like a celestial being descended to earth.
The white-robed man's voice was distant and ethereal, reaching everyone's ears: "Fellow Daoists, if you wish to obtain the elixirs from Moyuan City, you must pass three tests."
He then explained the content and rules of the test in detail.
However, Lan Ying clearly wasn't going to play by the rules. When the night was deep and quiet, she quietly sneaked into the study where the pills were kept. After finding them, she swallowed them without a word!
Just then, the man in white robes reappeared. Lan Ying panicked, thinking she was about to be punished.
To everyone's surprise, the man in white robes smiled instead of getting angry and said softly, "Kneel down and become my disciple."
Lan Ying looked puzzled, not understanding what the other party was up to.
The man in white robes smiled mysteriously and said, "We have a predestined connection."
As soon as she finished speaking, a cool sensation surged from Lan Ying's body. To her surprise, the pill she had swallowed transformed into streams of spiritual light, coursing through her meridians throughout her body.
She knelt down involuntarily, clasped her hands together, and respectfully performed a deep bow.
The man in white robes nodded slightly and waved his hand, instantly changing the color of the sky and earth. A misty white fog rose around them, and one could vaguely see cranes flying and mythical beasts galloping. A righteous aura descended from the sky, enveloping the two men.
"Heaven and earth bear witness, today I accept you as my disciple." The white-robed man said solemnly, "From now on, you will be the personal disciple of the City Lord of Moyuan City."
Time passed like flowing water. Lan Ying was exceptionally talented and learned most of the immortal techniques of the City Lord of Moyuan City.
A new disciple arrived in the courtyard that day.
Lan Ying looked up and her eyes widened instantly; the person who had come was Shao Yue.
As the city lord of Centipede City, Shao Yue's father was a notorious villain, especially for his exploitation of Mogan City, which had long fueled Lan Ying's resentment. Not to mention, Shao Yue had previously attempted to forcibly take her as a concubine.
Now, seeing the man she once despised now her fellow disciple, Lan Ying was filled with resentment and immediately turned her head away, refusing to acknowledge him.
However, Shao Yue seemed like a completely different person. Previously a pampered city lord, he was now relentlessly pursuing Lan Ying.
When Lan Ying was practicing her sword, she accidentally damaged the wooden stake. She didn't pay much attention to it at first, but before long, the stake was repaired and was as good as new.
Every day at mealtimes, a delicate meal would appear before Lan Ying, and the dishes were all her favorite foods.
Lan Ying was puzzled and secretly observed, only to discover that it was all Shao Yue's doing. The son of the dignified Lord of Centipede City was actually learning to cook for her, buying groceries and preparing meals, every detail showing his care.
Although Lan Ying remained outwardly calm, she was gradually moved by Shao Yue's sincerity.
Finally, one day, she couldn't help but ask, "Why did you come to Moyuan City?"
Shao Yue sighed and slowly explained, "Actually, it was to escape an arranged marriage. My father wanted me to marry the daughter of the lord of a great city in a neighboring country, but I didn't want to, so I ran away."
He looked at Lan Ying with deep affection: "As for my father sending a letter to Mogan City, asking you to be my concubine... that was all his idea. I never thought of wronging you, I only wanted to grow old with you."
Upon hearing this, Lan Ying's heart trembled.
For the first time, she took a serious look at the gentle and considerate man in front of her, and the ice in her heart seemed to begin to melt.
Shao Yue's gentle, watery eyes held a deep affection.
Lan Ying felt her heart racing and her cheeks burning slightly.
She lowered her head and said softly, "I see... I... I misunderstood you."
Seeing this, Shao Yue's eyes flashed with joy, and he carefully took Lan Ying's hand: "Miss Lan, my feelings for you have never changed. As long as you are willing, I am willing to spend the rest of my life proving my sincerity."
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