More than 10,000 years ago, Jingzhe, who had not yet eradicated his love, was also a devoted young man in the mortal world.
At that time, he had fallen in love with a mortal woman named Yan Xi.
He originally planned to give up his life of crime, shed his demonic ways, and start anew for her.
Unexpectedly, on his very first day away from the Nine Netherworld, he was targeted by his enemies.
Eight hundred iron cavalrymen came with overwhelming force, unleashing a barrage of arrows with unstoppable momentum.
Despite his exceptional martial prowess, Jingzhe was ultimately no match for four opponents.
By the time Leng Ye arrived alone to rescue her, the mortal woman had already perished in a hail of arrows.
As a result, Jingzhe was depressed for a long time.
They also spent a great deal of time searching for the woman's remnant soul, both in the heavens and on the earth.
Poor thing, after searching for over a hundred years and going through many twists and turns, he finally heard from Meng Po the devastating news that the woman's soul had already been scattered a hundred years ago.
To forget the pain in her heart, Jingzhe uprooted her love and never mentioned romantic love again.
Recalling the past, Jingzhe's gentle, watery eyes filled with tears.
He didn't understand why, even after erasing his feelings for her, his heart still ached whenever he thought of her.
"Tsk! A tough guy shedding tears, not simple."
Jing Que looked at Jing Zhe with surprise as tears streamed down his face like a waterfall, and gently comforted him, "A Zhe, don't cry. To be honest, you are no less than Princess Xian Tian. The reason why the Demon Lord gave you up to marry her is simply because her belly is more fertile than yours. Her belly can hold a baby, while your belly can't even produce poop."
Jingzhe was utterly speechless, and said in a low, cold voice, "Get out of the way!"
"Why are you so agitated? Could it be that you're really jealous of Princess Xiantian?"
"Nonsense. I'm overjoyed that the Demon Lord and Princess Xiantian have achieved a happy ending. Why would I be jealous for no reason?"
Jingzhe took a deep breath, trying her best to hide the sadness in her eyes.
He knew better than anyone that Yan Xi would never come back.
The only thing he could do was keep the promise he made to her and live a good life.
To his surprise, the moment he turned around, he caught a glimpse of that familiar figure outside Qingfeng Palace.
"Yan Xi?!"
Overjoyed, Jingzhe rushed out of Qingfeng Palace in a great hurry.
Xuan Fengqian had never seen Jingzhe so overjoyed. He suddenly turned his head and looked straight ahead at Jingzhe's rapidly disappearing figure, asking Leng Ye curiously, "Who is Yan Xi? Could it be that Jingzhe has also found someone she likes?"
"She was Jingzhe's fiancée, and died more than 10,000 years ago because of Jingzhe."
Leng Ye followed Xuan Fengqian's gaze and looked at Jingzhe, who was wandering around outside Qingfeng Palace like a headless fly.
Only now did Leng Ye realize that Jing Zhe had never forgotten that woman.
Some feelings, once deeply imprinted in one's bones and blood, can never be erased. No matter how the world changes, they will never change in the slightest.
Just like the Awakening of Insects, even if the roots of love are uprooted, traces of past love still linger wherever the eye can see...
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Three days later, Yu Chen and Yu Yan's wedding banquet arrived as scheduled.
The entire West Sea was filled with joy, decorated with red and green banners, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
Most of the immortals in the Six Realms put aside their affairs and rushed to the Western Sea to attend the banquet.
On a cold night, Xuanfeng and Qian squeezed onto the narrow path leading to the West Sea Palace, inching forward inch by inch.
Are you feeling unwell?
Worried that she would be jostled by the crowd of immortals who had come to the banquet, Leng Ye carefully sheltered her in his arms.
"How could I be so delicate?" Xuan Fengqian hadn't seen such a lively scene in a long time. Despite being squeezed by the crowd and unable to move, she was still beaming with joy. "To be honest, I absolutely love the feeling of being surrounded by people."
Why?
"After being a fairy who has been detached from worldly affairs for a long time, she rarely goes out into crowds like she's going to a market. The smell of sweat, body odor, bad breath, and even athlete's foot all seem so special."
"..."
Leng Ye remained silent, finding it truly difficult to comprehend such a peculiar quirk.
Is the smell of body odor really that pleasant?
If she really likes the smell of sweat so much, then he should try not to change his clothes and try to fumigate her as much as possible.
The problem is, he simply can't stand these pungent smells.
Just thinking about it makes me feel uncomfortable.
"A-Qian, just how many more quirks do you have that I don't know about?"
“This is not a quirk,” Xuan Fengqian said seriously. “What I’m talking about can all be summed up as the everyday life of ordinary people. Only when the country is safe and sound can we witness such a magnificent scene.”
"Is the land safe and sound?"
Leng Ye still remembered that Xuan Fengqian once said that her greatest dream was peace in the six realms.
At first, he thought Xuan Fengqian was just joking with him.
In his view, the rise and fall of the Six Realms had absolutely nothing to do with a delicate little girl like her.
Only now did he realize that those were clearly her true feelings.
The thought that Xuan Fengqian possessed the power of gods capable of overturning the six realms made Leng Ye even more uneasy.
He feared that one day when this prosperous era came to an end, Xuan Fengqian would choose to sacrifice himself to save the world without hesitation.
Xuan Fengqian noticed that Leng Ye's palms were sweaty, and looked up at him with a cold expression. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
I suddenly want to kiss you.
Leng Ye shook his head, then suddenly grabbed her chin and kissed her tenderly amidst the crowded throng.
Xuan Fengqian was really not used to being intimate with him in front of others. She had been thinking of breaking free from his grasp, but unexpectedly, she fell into his deep kiss.
At first, she was able to remain clear-headed and rational.
But before long, she had already fallen into a state of complete absorption, not caring how many people were watching, and only focused on responding to him passionately.
"Is your little mouth so easy to kiss?"
Having finally managed to squeeze to Xuan Fengqian's side, Di Jun looked at the two passionately kissing and said with a sour tone.
Leng Ye glanced speechlessly at the persistent Di Jun, and subconsciously pulled Xuan Fengqian into her arms to prevent the scoundrel Di Jun from seeing her seductive charm.
"mean."
Di Jun snorted coldly and, oblivious to the situation, moved closer to them, practically staring at their profiles, shamelessly asking, "May I join?"
After observing for a long time, seeing that he couldn't get any "meat," Di Jun became even more anxious.
To stop Leng Ye from "harming" Xuan Fengqian like this, he simply took matters into his own hands, forcibly pressing down Leng Ye's handsome face, and berated him harshly: "You scumbag, who gave you permission to stick your tongue out? You're so greasy! Didn't you see that she couldn't breathe from your kiss?"
"..."
Xuan Fengqian was speechless, looking at Di Jun jumping around on the side, wishing he could sew his mouth shut right then and there.
Leng Ye also felt extremely embarrassed and said coldly, "What's it to you? If you dare to say another word, I'll make sure you have no descendants."
"How can I not care? I just can't stand seeing you bully Qianqian like this."
"Did I show you? And which eye of yours saw me abusing her? She is my betrothed. What business is it of yours if I kiss her?"
"You despicable, shameless, opportunistic scoundrel! Ask yourself honestly, if Qianqian hadn't lost her memory, would she have agreed to marry you? If she hadn't lost her memory, she would most likely be my empress by now."
Di Jun's eyes turned red with anger, and the more he thought about it, the more unwilling he became.
He had no intention of fighting with Leng Ye at Yu Chen and Yu Yan's wedding banquet.
But the thought that Leng Ye had taken advantage of Xuan Fengqian's amnesia made him feel quite uncomfortable.
Xuan Feng glanced at the two people who were on the verge of conflict and tried to mediate, saying, "Can't you at least consider the situation? They're happily getting married, and you two insist on ruining it. Can't you both take a step back?"
"Taking a step back is not out of the question. But you must promise me that you will not let that lecher take advantage of you again."
Di Jun has a very open-minded attitude towards relationships.
If Xuan Fengqian truly loves Leng Ye, even if he can't generously bless them both, he will pretend to be nonchalant and painfully let go.
The problem is that Xuan Fengqian only fell in love with Leng Ye after losing a crucial memory.
He was genuinely afraid that once Xuan Fengqian regained her memories, she wouldn't be able to accept what had happened during this time.
"Who are you calling a lecher? I am Asahi's rightful husband."
Leng Ye stretched out his neck, revealing the mottled hickeys on it.
Di Jun stared intently at Leng Ye's neck, which was covered in red marks. Unable to contain his anger any longer, he lunged forward and began to fight with him.
"You scumbag, how could you do this to her?"
"You can't handle it after seeing only the tip of the iceberg? Do I need to tell you what I and Asahi have been doing these past few days?"
"Have you thought about how she will face you after she regains her memories?"
"Do you expect me to neglect her, who is currently only looking at me, because of something uncertain?" Leng Ye grabbed Di Jun's wrist, forcing him to loosen his clenched fist.
Xuan Fengqian looked at the two who were like oil and water with a headache. Seeing that they could no longer listen to reason, he simply left them and walked towards the West Sea Palace.
"Qianqian, come with me quickly."
Mu Fuqu spotted Xuan Fengqian, who was alone, and with some difficulty squeezed her way to her side, grabbing her hand and running alongside her.
"Sister-in-law, where are you taking me?"
"Have you heard that there is a coral in the western sea that can foresee destiny?"
Xuanfeng nodded slightly. "I did see it once ten years ago when I visited the Western Sea with my mother. It was just a coral that could be found anywhere. I don't believe it could predict fate."
Mu Fuqu said with feigned seriousness, "Don't you believe me? I've heard people say that if someone who is about to die touches that coral, the coral will instantly bloom with black flowers."
"Is it really that strange?"
Thinking about the approaching Tribulation of the Supreme God, Xuanfeng decided to try it himself, just to put his mind at ease.
When the two of them finally broke through the obstacles and arrived at the coral that everyone had talked about as if it were a myth, they unexpectedly caught sight of Xuan Xingchen and Qingwu embracing each other.
"Xuan Xingchen, you bastard! I trusted you so much, and you actually took Qingwu to your arms after I was only gone for a moment?"
Enraged, Mu Fuqu strode forward and slapped Xuan Xingchen across the face without saying a word.
Xuan Xingchen was dazed and confused from the beating, but he still suppressed his anger and explained in a deep voice, "Calm down. If there really was something between me and her, how could I dare to hug and kiss her in broad daylight?"
"Who knows? Your words have lost all credibility with me."
"Fu'er, let me explain. Just now, Qingwu was only startled by this strange coral, which is why she panicked and rushed into my arms. I didn't even have time to push her away before you happened to appear."
Upon hearing this, Qingwu gently wiped away the tears on her face and said softly, "Your Highness's words are all true. Your Highness, please do not let my actions cause any rift between you and me. Just now, after I placed my hand on the coral, a black flower bloomed on it. I only rushed into Your Highness's arms because I was panicked."
"So that's how it is."
After hearing Qingwu's explanation, Mu Fuqu didn't know what else to say.
Anyone would feel bewildered and at a loss in this situation.
Upon hearing Qingwu's words, Xuanfeng became even more curious and mustered his courage to place his hand on the coral as well.
She kept her eyes tightly shut, only squinting slightly as she secretly peeked at the motionless coral in front of her.
For a full quarter of an hour, not a single unusual phenomenon was observed.
Xuan Fengqian's heart, which had been hanging in her throat, finally settled down.
Just then, Di Jun, who was limping, also stepped forward.
He tilted his head and looked at Xuan Fengqian, who was completely engrossed, and asked, puzzled, "What is this little brat doing? Is she touching the tree and making a wish?"
After a while, Dijun followed suit and placed his hand on the coral, muttering to himself, "I have no other wish in this life but that my little sister may have this day every year and have everything go smoothly and as she pleases."
Seeing that Di Jun had mistaken the coral that could foresee disasters for a wishing tree, Leng Ye retorted without reservation, "A dignified demon emperor, yet you don't recognize the divine plant of the Western Sea?"
"Look at my memory, I've completely forgotten that the West Sea has this treasure."
Di Jun chuckled awkwardly, slowly withdrew his hand, and ignored Leng Ye, focusing instead on chatting with Xuan Fengqian.
Xuan Feng ignored him and looked down at Leng Ye's hands clasped behind his back.
How strange!
Why did he put his hands behind his back for no apparent reason?
Could it be...?
Xuanfeng paused for a moment, then suddenly grabbed Leng Ye's hand and pressed it onto the coral.
"A-Qian..."
Leng Yejian frowned, about to withdraw his hand, when he saw that the coral in front of him was covered with black flowers.
"What happened?" Xuan Fengqian was alarmed and carefully held Leng Ye's hand in her arms.
"Don't be afraid, it's just a smokescreen."
In fact, Leng Ye had already foreseen this outcome when he made up his mind to protect Xuan Fengqian from the calamity.
However, before that, he still held a sliver of hope.
I always thought that a miracle would happen at the very end.
Only now does he realize that he doesn't have much time left to spend with her.
Xuan Fengqian's face turned deathly pale, and he was terrified.
She held Leng Ye tightly, repeating over and over, "From now on, you can't leave my side even for a moment."
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