I had just sat down in my courtyard when a little demon came to announce that someone named Luo had come looking for me and asked if I wanted to see him.
Luo arrived so quickly? It seems Feng Su is quite efficient, I thought to myself.
"My friend let him in."
"Yes." The little demon bowed and left.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Luo arrived with the little demon from before.
Seeing that Luo and I seemed to have something to talk about, Xiao Gua brewed us a pot of tea and some snacks before pulling Xiao Hua outside to wait.
"Has Feng Su found out anything?" As I spoke, I set up a barrier around the room so that people outside couldn't hear our conversation.
The people in the city lord's mansion seem to be doing well so far, but one should still be extra careful when going out.
"Reporting to my lord, Feng Su just sent word that Yue Jiao did not return to Qingcheng but went straight to Riyue City."
"What?" I was shocked. I thought he would go back to Qingcheng to prepare troops, but I didn't expect him to go directly to Riyue City.
"My lord, shall we stay here?"
I gritted my teeth and said, "I'll stay."
“However, if Master Yuejiao really discovers your identity and reports it to the Sun and Moon Lord, and if Master falls into the hands of demons and evil spirits to threaten the Heavenly Court, then the world will surely be in chaos. Master, please think twice.” Luo looked up at me, then lowered his brows and slowly expressed his worries.
I remained silent for a long time, understanding perfectly well what Luo meant. I am of noble status, the nominal ruler of the Heavenly Court. I am fully aware of the fate that would befall a Heavenly Court ruler alone in the Abyss if he were to fall into the hands of demons. However, precisely because of the gravity of the situation, I cannot leave. If I leave, the Barbarians will surely punish me for treason, even though they know nothing about it.
"My lord!" Seeing that I remained silent, Luo raised his voice and began to persuade me.
"No need for further words, Luo, go and contact the people in Kunlun Mountain."
"My lord? What is this?"
"At worst, we'll have a big battle."
"Yes." Luo nodded in agreement without saying anything more.
"However, we should not act rashly yet. We should wait for confirmation from Feng Su before taking any action," I reminded Luo as he was about to leave.
"I know," Luo replied softly after a pause.
"How are Jinyu and Hao?" I couldn't help but ask. Although we had only been apart for a few days, I really missed them.
"I had Jinyu take Hao around Lingcheng, and Hao, with his childlike heart, was very happy." As he spoke, Hao Luo's usually cold face showed a hint of emotion.
"You really like Hao?" Luo's expression naturally piqued my curiosity.
"It's alright." Upon hearing this, Luo quickly composed himself and withdrew his previous expression.
Hmph, how boring. I couldn't help but purse my lips. No wonder he's been single for thousands of years, like a block of ice.
"My lord, I shall take my leave now."
"Go ahead, come to the city lord's mansion to find me anytime if you need anything."
"Alright, my lord, please be careful as well." Luo said, then pushed open the door and left.
The moment Luo pushed open the door, I withdrew the barrier. Xiao Hua led Luo out of the city lord's mansion, and Xiao Gua ran up to me and said, "Young master, did your friend leave so soon? Aren't you going to stay and have some good wine and food?"
I smiled and said, "No, he has other things to do."
"Oh, is that so? Then all the food I just had the kitchen prepare will have gone to waste."
Hearing this, I narrowed my eyes and became interested. "How could it be a waste? I've brought it all. I'll eat and drink it all."
"Okay!" Little Melon replied happily and ran out to make arrangements.
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