The news that the goddess was going to form a destiny bond with Master Mengji quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys.
The city was bustling with activity, just like during the Chinese New Year.
The rouge stalls, perfume shops, and clothing stores were packed with young women, all hoping to dress up beautifully for tomorrow's ceremony and share in the good fortune so they too could find their ideal husband.
The men, on the other hand, were participating in the selection of the grand guards. The best they could do was to win first place so that they could stand in the most conspicuous position the next day, and the girl they liked could see them at a glance.
Everyone's face was filled with anticipation and joy.
Apart from Nam Kwang-yuk.
Nan Guangyu walked down the street with a cold face. Meng Ji was afraid that he would cause trouble, so he made an excuse to send him away.
Mengji, through the priest's words, instructed him to hunt a fire fox, then skin it and make a carpet to lay on the ground for the goddess to kneel on when they were to determine their destinies the next day.
Nan Guangyu walked towards the city gate, and after leaving the city, he found a secluded place, transformed into a cloud of black mist, attached himself to a passerby, and returned to the city.
He transformed back into human form on a deserted street corner, changed his clothes to conceal his face, and secretly slipped into Chu Xinxin's residence.
Meng Ji remained by her side, never leaving her side.
Even when Chu Xinxin was trying on her dress, she didn't go out; instead, she simply erected a screen between the two of them.
Nan Guangyu's eyes were filled with a cold light, as if they were hiding countless knives, all aimed at Meng Ji.
The black mist that his body had transformed into churned, and Meng Ji seemed to sense something and looked toward where he was hiding.
The roof beams were bare; there was nothing there.
Meng Ji carefully scanned every visible corner of the room, but still found nothing.
Perhaps suffering from the aftereffects of the Yingzhao incident, Meng Ji lowered his head and drank his tea again.
Nan Guangyu, who was looking out the window, was very anxious.
Time passed little by little, but Meng Ji showed no signs of slacking off.
We can't wait any longer!
With a hardened heart, Nan Guangyu turned and walked towards the prison.
Qingwu, who was sacrificed by Mengji, is still imprisoned in the jail.
Although Chu Xinxin pleaded for Qingwu, the priest, after extensive investigation, was well aware of Qingwu's feelings for Mengji.
With the important ceremony approaching, the priest, to be on the safe side, planned to release her only after the ceremony was over.
When Nan Guangyu went in, Qingwu stared blankly at the birds flying around outside the window. Nan Guangyu called her a few times before she turned her head in a daze.
"What do you want from me?" Qingwu's face was weary and his voice was full of exhaustion.
Nan Guangyu raised a hint of reluctance on his face: "Sister Qingwu, tomorrow, Mengji will be forming a bond with the Goddess."
Upon hearing the name "Mengji," Qingwu's face immediately showed a pained expression, his eyes filled with conflict.
Upon closer inspection, it seems like a mixture of love and hate.
"What does this have to do with me?" Qingwu's chest heaved violently, clearly indicating that he was extremely agitated.
"Sister Qingwu, I believe you didn't push Sister Shennu on purpose that day."
Nan Guangyu paused for a moment and then continued, "When people are in a crisis, they will always do some things without thinking."
Qingwu stared at him fiercely without saying a word.
Nan Guangyu didn't care and continued to provoke her.
"You went to the Abyss to steal the divine herb, wasn't it all because Meng Ji wanted it? But Meng Ji shifted all the blame onto you, even accusing you of being a demon spy..."
"Tomorrow he will happily welcome his beautiful wife and become the priest's son-in-law. From now on, even I, the first divine servant of the goddess, will have to respectfully address him as Lord Mengji. But you, Sister Qingwu, are about to be stripped of your divine powers and exiled to the Southern Wilderness. You and he were childhood sweethearts, and I heard you even saved his life. Just thinking about it makes me feel so sorry for you..."
"By the way, Sister Qingwu, did you know that Mengji lied to you when he said he'd rescue you after the grand ceremony..."
Qingwu, who had been able to maintain a facade of composure, suddenly went berserk upon hearing this and charged towards Nan Guangyu: "What did you say? How did you know?!"
"I also know that Meng Ji said he would marry you when he becomes the leader of the gods. 'What man at the pinnacle of power doesn't have a few women?'... That's what he said, right?"
Nan Guangyu leaned closer to her: "As for how he knew? Of course, he told me himself... He even told the goddess, 'Qingwu is a spy from the demon race. For the goddess's safety, keep her calm for now, and after the auspicious ceremony is completed, kill her directly in front of the demon race'..."
"You're lying! Meng Ji wouldn't do this to me!"
Nan Guangyu's voice was seductive: "Can't Sister Qingwu tell whether you're lying or not?"
I thought that Sister Qingwu had already seen through Mengji's true nature in front of the priest that day.
"I'm sure Sister Qingwu knows better than I how much effort he went through to marry the goddess..."
The love in Qingwu's eyes was finally replaced by hatred.
Nan Guangyu smiled with satisfaction.
Taking advantage of Qingwu's distraction, he secretly broke the lock on the cell.
“Sister Qingwu, I came to chat with you today because I was thinking about my future... You and Mengji were so close, yet you ended up like this. I am irreconcilable with him, and I think things will only get worse in the future.”
A look of shared sorrow crossed Nan Guangyu's face: "If this grand ceremony doesn't go through, then Sister Qingwu won't have to die..."
Qingwu: "Let me out!"
Nan Guangyu waved his hand: "No, no, releasing you now would be tantamount to betraying the gods, and I'm not that kind of person..."
"Stop pretending! You came here to provoke me just so I'd go out and find Meng Ji to ruin tomorrow's big event!"
"Sister Qingwu, I just came to have a heart-to-heart talk with you, don't slander me!"
Nan Guangyu spoke as he went out, completely ignoring Qingwu's shouts from behind.
After leaving the prison, Nan Guangyu smiled and nodded to the two guards, then left without lingering.
Two wisps of black mist drifted from his fingertips and entangled the guard.
The black mist instantly eroded the guards' souls, and Nan Guangyu reappeared at the gate, but they did not react at all.
Nan Guangyu listened intently to the sounds coming from inside the cell. Soon, he heard the sound of a lock slamming heavily onto the ground.
He straightened his sleeves and strolled leisurely toward the goddess's residence.
When Qingwu came out, the two guards had disappeared. Qingwu looked around and could only see Nan Guangyu's back in the distance.
She knew that Nan Guangyu was using her, but her hatred for Meng Ji had consumed everything else.
Nan Guangyu was about to disappear around the corner when Qingwu gritted her teeth and followed.
The journey was smooth and unobstructed, and Qingwu followed the goddess to her residence.
The goddess had already tried on her dress and put on her makeup, and the maids were all crowded inside watching, so no one noticed that Qingwu had come to the door.
The sounds inside were very noisy, but Qingwu immediately caught Mengji's voice.
His voice was very gentle, sounding as if he adored the goddess.
He was saying, "Goddess, you are so beautiful. Mengji is content to have you in this life."
fraud!
Qingwu's tears finally welled up and flowed out. In her unstable state of mind, she did not even realize that the demonic energy had already invaded her soul!
Divine power gathered at her fingertips, and her body slowly floated into the air.
Divine power gathered in his palm into a huge black and white ball of light, which he then hurled fiercely at Meng Ji's location!
Just as the ball of light was about to hit, the people inside the house reacted and used their divine power to defend themselves.
However, because it was all too rushed, everyone was thrown into the air, including Mengji.
Now!
Nan Guangyu rushed over, grabbed Chu Xinxin's hand, and ran outside.
However, influenced by the incantation, Chu Xinxin struggled desperately and refused to leave Mengji even for a moment.
Nan Guangyu wanted to stuff the Yaoqing Grass directly into her mouth, but Chu Xinxin wouldn't cooperate at all, while Meng Ji had already gotten up and rushed over!
It's too late!
Nan Guangyu struck down with a palm, knocking Chu Xinxin unconscious. He then carried her away, with Meng Ji in hot pursuit.
Meng Ji was followed by Qing Wu.
The four of them ran towards the outskirts of the city.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com