Chen Yan straightened his body with a serious expression, frowned and stared at his charred and corroded arm, a dark light flashed in his eyes.
"Is this a wound corroded by black water?"
Feng Xingyao's lips turned slightly pale and he nodded.
"We need to find a doctor to treat you." Upon hearing this, Chen Yan was about to stand up and call a doctor, but was held back by Feng Xingyao's uninjured hand.
Feng Xingyao said, "This minor injury will heal tomorrow."
"Really?" Chen Yan was half-believing and half-doubting, feeling a little worried.
Feng Xingyao curled his lips and smiled, "Really."
His voice was like a clingy, coquettish tone, "But it's not healed yet, so you have to feel sorry for me, okay?"
Chen Yan's gaze remained on his injured arm for a few seconds. She hummed softly, then took out a dagger, cut open his sleeve, and cleaned his wound.
Chen Yan was serious and focused, and her movements were gentle.
Feng Xingyao stared at her eyebrows and eyes, his eyes were gentle and tired, as if he could never get tired of looking at her.
As Chen Yan bandaged his wound, she asked, "I heard the Thirteenth District Master died?"
"Yes, I killed him." Feng Xingyao answered calmly.
Chen Yan was not surprised. Although he rarely mentioned to her about the Black Water in District 13 and the district lord Yu Shou, she could vaguely guess that this matter was related to Zai Yu Shou.
Feng Xingyao said slowly, "The person behind the scenes approached Zai Yushou and promised him benefits. So before I arrived, Zai Yushou tacitly allowed the person behind the scenes to use Black Water to continuously invade District 13, resulting in the deaths of thousands of cultivators. Zai Yushou deserved his death."
Chen Yan raised her eyes to look at him, "Have you caught the person behind this?"
"Not yet." Feng Xingyao shook his head. "The person behind the scenes should have known I was coming and fled to District 9."
Chen Yan paused slightly, "Ninth District?"
Feng Xingyao nodded, "Well, we'll set off for District 9 in two days, how about that?"
"Okay." Chen Yan had no objection.
Suddenly, Feng Xingyao's eyes turned cold. He looked up at Chen Yan and said, "Chen Ce also has many secrets. He cannot be trusted."
Chen Yan sat down again and looked at him face to face: "Did you find out that he was related to the Black Water incident?"
"No." Feng Xingyao said with a half-smile, "He's the deputy district chief of District 13, but there's no evidence of any connection to him in this matter. Don't you think this is a bit strange?"
Chen Yan heard this and seemed to be thinking about something.
Feng Xingyao said, "I'm not saying this to alienate you, but he's really not a simple person. You have to be wary of him."
Chen Yan met his gaze and nodded.
"I'll be careful."
…
The next day.
Feng Xingyao's corroded and charred arm was indeed restored to its original state.
There doesn't appear to be any scars.
And Chen Yan told Shen Ce that they would leave for District 9 in two days, and Shen Ce agreed.
In the past two days, Shen Ce was busy dealing with the chaos in District 13 due to the death of District Lord Yu Shou. In the end, he replaced Yu Shou and became the District Lord of District 13.
Soon, it was time to set off for District 9.
Shen Ce entrusted the affairs of District 13 to his trusted subordinates, and then embarked on a journey to District 9 with his confidants and some elite personnel.
The team was quite impressive. Shen Ce and Qiu Lao rode on tall horses in front, followed closely by two luxurious carriages. However, one of the carriages was empty, as the person who had originally been inside had already moved to the other carriage.
Chen Yan sat in the spacious and comfortable carriage, gently lifted the heavy curtain, and looked out through the gap.
What meets the eye is a desolate and mysterious scene, with wind and sand flying all over the sky, and the sunlight is dimmed by the black sand.
The pedestrians on the road were dressed in various ways, some in gorgeous silks, others in plain cloth, with different skin colors, hairstyles, and faces, clearly from different races and regions.
Chen Yan lowered the curtain and turned to look at the man beside him: "Does the Dark Realm gather people from all walks of life?"
He replied softly, "Well, the Dark Realm is like a trading place for people from all walks of life. However, those with great strength and noble status generally only appear in the First District. However, some people who are more curious and crave novelty will go to the Ninth District."
"Have you been to District 9?" Chen Yan asked.
Feng Xingyao's eyes flickered when he heard this, and he said, "I should have been there, but I can't quite remember."
Chen Yan didn't miss the change in his expression and suddenly smiled: "Are you hiding something from me?"
Feng Xingyao originally wanted to say "no", but after meeting her gaze, he pursed his lips and nodded.
Chen Yan: "What are you hiding from me?"
"I've been to the Ninth District a few times."
"What else?"
"there is none left."
Chen Yan smiled slightly: "No? Then why are you feeling guilty? Do you have any confidante in District 9?"
Feng Xingyao denied: "I don't have a confidante."
"Actually, I came to District 9 a long time ago, so I don't know what District 9 is like now." The only thing he wanted to hide was his age.
Chen Yan vaguely understood what he meant.
She nodded, the corners of her lips unconsciously raised, and she didn't ask any further questions.
Immediately, she entered a state of meditation and cultivation.
Feng Xingyao felt relieved, but a look of helplessness appeared on his face.
At this moment, Shen Ce, who was riding a horse, was a little absent-minded and frequently turned his head to look at the carriage behind him.
Seeing this, Old Qiu smiled and said, "District Master Shen, are you worried about Miss Shen?"
Shen Ce retracted his gaze and nodded slightly in response.
Elder Qiu mentioned casually, "I heard District Master Shen was originally Miss Shen's fiancé?"
Shen Ce’s expression turned a little colder.
He didn't respond.
Old Qiu consoled him earnestly, "District Master Shen, there are many beautiful women in the world. Since Miss Shen is not in love with you, you can also go find a girl you can talk to."
Chen Ce sneered, "Your Majesty has already stolen my love, and now even you want me to withdraw. Isn't that a bit too much?"
When Mr. Qiu heard this, he smiled bitterly and said quickly: "I didn't mean that. I was just worried that you, District Master Shen, would be hurt."
"Don't worry." Chen Ce said coldly, "Before Your Highness gets married, I, Chen Ce, will be Your Highness's fiancé."
What's more, once His Highness's identity is announced to the public, those missing 'candidate emperors' might also be found, and the winner by then might not be Feng Xingyao!
The 'candidates for the Imperial Consort' that the Grand Master had chosen for His Highness were all outstanding individuals, and were also the ones who matched His Highness' destiny. As for Feng Xingyao...
She's just prettier and more scheming, that's all!
Sooner or later, His Highness will get tired of him.
You will also know his true face!
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