throw yourself into someone's arms
Inside the Hehuan Sect, Shangguan Zhi knelt with her head bowed.
“I told you a thousand times not to act impulsively, but you not only didn’t listen, you also couldn’t hold your temper.”
Yin Lanxin rolled her eyes at her and sat down in the main seat.
"What kind of place is Dragon Spirit Mountain? How dare a mere demon like you trespass?"
"Sect Master, I know I was wrong." Shangguan Zhi awaited her punishment.
The elders of the Misty Sect were not worth taking seriously, but the sect leader, Xuan Tian, was powerful. Although they were old acquaintances, when it came to matters of principle, there were some things that could not be discussed with sentiment.
Since Nianci's death, the remaining three people have not had any contact for more than ten years. Their relationship has become distant and estranged.
Some things, some people, once forgotten, are forgotten forever.
Those who are still alive have experienced countless ups and downs in life.
Shangguan Zhi was able to escape by sheer luck; she was just lucky.
Surprisingly, how did a mere fox demon manage to escape from the clutches of so many elders and deacons?
"It was this precious mirror that helped me." Shangguan Zhi handed over a bronze mirror with the six directions.
The mirror slowly floated from her hand into the air, level with Yin Lanxin's line of sight.
A woman's face was reflected in the mirror, and after a moment, past scenes reappeared.
In the bronze mirror, Yin Lanxin's delicate features nestled beside the man. The man, wearing a Nuo opera mask, resisted her touch.
Unwilling to accept defeat, she resorted to threats and inducements, even personally kidnapping his sister, only to be met with the man's cold and ruthless rejection.
From then on, he sealed his heart and locked away his love, founding the Hehuan Sect to fulfill the long-cherished wish of the devoted woman.
Yin Lanxin vowed that from now on she and Qi Chengyan would be irreconcilable enemies.
Using magic to remove the image from the bronze mirror, Yin Lanxin smiled self-deprecatingly. She had once been just like Shangguan Zhi, giving her heart and soul to a man.
But no matter what she did, she couldn't win back a single bit of the man's true feelings.
Looking at Shangguan Zhi kneeling on the ground with disgust from the perspective of someone who had been through it all, he felt even more heartbroken when he thought of that good-for-nothing little phoenix.
The founding principle of the Hehuan Sect is to help lovers find happiness together, not to allow women to eagerly approach each other.
Otherwise, what would women become? Would they be mere commoners who could be summoned and dismissed at will?
Yin Lanxin smiled disdainfully, but considering Shangguan Zhi's deep affection, she still chose to grant her wish.
"A clever mind can save his life, but you were too reckless. Not only did you fail, you also ended up getting hurt."
It's really a case of losing more than you gain.
Shangguan Zhi listened silently, closed her eyes, and said desperately, "I really have no other way. This is the only way to save him."
"Sect Master, please help me."
This is the last time. If no way can be found to save Li Zhuo, then Li Zhuo will never be able to be reincarnated as a human again.
"Your fox tail can extend a mortal's life by ten years. If you are willing to give it up, are you afraid that you won't be able to find your Seven Aperture Exquisite Heart within these ten years?"
It's just a fox tail; she doesn't care at all as long as it can save Li Zhuo's life.
As for the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart, although she didn't get it, it can't be considered lost.
She decided to reveal the truth: "Actually, that heart is in the hands of a disciple of the Misty Sect."
"That person is Little Phoenix's younger brother."
Yin Lanxin raised an eyebrow slightly, "Little Phoenix's younger brother, is he the one we recognized a while ago?"
“Exactly.” Shangguan Zhi nodded.
"That's excellent. Let Little Phoenix put in a good word for you, and you won't have to worry about not getting it back." Yin Lanxin's brows relaxed, and things became much more relaxed.
Shangguan Zhi frowned. "Sect Master, you may not know this, but Little Phoenix's younger brother is probably unwilling to hand over the Linglong Heart."
"Why?" Yin Lanxin then asked.
She replied, "He is a demon. If we refuse to hand over the treasure mirror, he will not exchange it for the exquisite heart."
This is quite interesting; born as a demon, he was able to join the immortal sect.
“How do you know he’s unwilling? The treasure mirror is in your hands; his life and death are in your hands,” Yin Lanxin replied.
"But his senior sister is ruthless and has always hated demons." She was afraid that Lin Yueyao would interfere.
Moreover, Little Phoenix and Rong Yan are not biological siblings, so even if Little Phoenix intervenes, it will be of no use.
"Since they are not biological siblings, how did he, as a demon, conceal his identity?" Yin Lanxin asked.
Even if one can disguise oneself, one's demonic aura cannot be concealed. If one wants to cultivate magic, one must remove the demon core and cleanse one's marrow and bones, a pain no less than having one's soul torn apart.
"As far as I know, he is a half-demon, and he has no demonic aura at all. He looks no different from a cultivator."
"That's strange indeed." For thousands of years, the concept of a half-demon has been rarely heard of. Such beings are not tolerated by heaven and earth, so from birth they are neither human nor demon, but monsters through and through.
"What's his name?"
"Rong Yan."
“Rong Yan… Rong Nianci…” Yin Lanxin murmured, her pupils suddenly shrinking, and she began to panic.
"metropolitan?"
She had heard Nianci recite this name repeatedly.
It was dusk, the sun was setting, and the afterglow was like blood. She stood on the highest peak of Mount Futu, facing the gentle breeze from all corners of the world.
Nianci said to her, "Lanxin, if I have a child, his name will have the character 'Yan' in it."
She didn't ask why it was this character, but she never forgot it for a moment.
"You should keep the emperor alive for now. We'll discuss everything after I return."
The main seat was empty, with no one in sight.
"So you are a disciple of our ancestor. Chen Xuan has not offended the immortal, has he?"
Inside the Golden Palace, the Crown Prince sat in the main seat, while the Princess stood to the side, asking questions of the three people in the hall.
"It wasn't just an offense, that big guy even tried to kill us!" Benben complained.
Upon hearing this, the princess smiled and ordered the eunuch beside her, "Drag Chen Xuan away and behead him."
Chen Xuanzheng was the guard who had arrested people on the long street. He was kneeling outside the palace, having removed his armor, awaiting his fate.
Upon hearing the eunuch read out the imperial decree, he resolutely closed his eyes, beads of sweat dripping onto the gleaming stone bricks. His hands were twisted behind his back, and he was pulled away.
Benben was terrified that his words had cost someone their life.
Lin Yueyao stopped her, saying, "No need."
“Since Fairy Qingyi has spoken, I will spare him for now. However, offending the ancestors is an offense against the majesty of Heaven, and I have no choice but to punish him.” The princess narrowed her starry eyes and parted her red lips slightly. “First, he will be given twenty strokes of the military rod.”
Throughout the entire process, the Crown Prince sat silently, his eyes darting around, especially when he saw Lin Yueyao.
I found this person strange; he seemed afraid of something.
"Your Highness, we are here on the orders of our master to pay our respects to His Majesty, and also to exorcise the demon." Rong Yan spoke at the opportune moment, drawing the princess's attention.
He has a handsome appearance; he is indeed a man of great talent.
The princess was secretly delighted. If she could bring him into her household and train him for a while, he should be quite good at serving people.
It is said that those who cultivate immortality absorb rare and precious materials, making their bodies incredibly strong and powerful.
Although the person in front of me looks a bit young, he's already at the age where he's going to grow taller, and there's a faint Adam's apple bobbing in his throat.
Feeling embarrassed by her gaze, Rong Yan leaned closer to Lin Yueyao.
"May we see His Majesty?" Lin Yueyao asked expressionlessly. Looking at the princess's infatuated gaze and at her junior brother, she felt like a lamb being led to the slaughter.
"That's natural." After saying that, he ordered his carriage to be prepared.
Lin Yueyao did not move, but stared at the Crown Prince, saying, "Your Highness, you should come along too."
"Me?" The crown prince pointed to himself, waved his hand, and looked very reluctant. "I think I won't go."
"My elder brother has been unwell lately, and my father is seriously ill. I'm afraid he might catch a chill from the illness, so let me accompany my ancestor to see my father." The princess smiled slightly, took the hand of the little eunuch beside her, and helped him out of the Golden Palace.
Benben couldn't help but think to himself, "The prince looks so energetic, he doesn't look sick at all."
The princess really knows how to lie through her teeth.
Upon entering the palace, he dismissed the palace maids.
Lin Yueyao lifted the bed curtains and glanced at the elderly emperor, whose appearance was vastly different from her memories of the secret realm.
As far as she knew, the fox demon took the emperor out of the palace, and that very night, lightning struck down, instantly obliterating the emperor, who was only a mortal.
Although it is unknown how the emperor's life was kept alive, doing so was against the natural order.
Lin Yueyao then devised a protective barrier to prevent evil spirits from getting close.
"Why is this happening, Ancestor?" the princess asked, puzzled.
Rong Yan explained, "Your Highness, my senior sister did this so that His Majesty could die a natural death. If people interfere with life and death, they will be punished by the heavens in future generations."
"I see, Immortal Lord Wenwei is truly all-knowing." The princess cast an approving glance at him.
Rong Yan felt a chill run down his spine. Could it be that the princess had an eye disease?
Why does she always stare at him with that sinister smile?
Lin Yueyao is seven years older than Rong Yan. She is now twenty-four and knows everything about that kind of thing between men and women.
That princess was clearly eyeing her junior brother.
Although she was somewhat displeased, feeling that this person was frivolous and, as a princess, was plundering men from the common people.
Although it is said that beautiful women often have tragic fates, there has never been a man who was not amorous. Even her father brought one concubine after another into the family.
There's nothing wrong with a woman acting this way, but isn't it a bit unreasonable to ask a little kid like Rong Yan to do this?
I'll remain silent for now.
After a long day of travel, the group was exhausted.
Since the emperor fell ill, many palace rooms have been left empty.
The princess was to stay at her residence outside the palace and had to leave the palace before the gates were closed.
The princess glanced at Rong Yan reluctantly as he boarded the carriage leaving the palace. Before leaving, she lifted the curtain, revealing her beautiful eyes and brows.
Benben got goosebumps and rubbed his arms. "What's wrong with her?"
Rong Yan stood there, half understanding.
The three of them lived in separate quarters. Lin Yueyao preferred quiet, so the princess arranged a secluded palace room for her.
Rong Yan slept with Benben because he was used to it.
That's good too; in case of danger, they can keep each other company.
At midnight, Benben was fast asleep, but Rong Yan on the other side was wide awake. During the day, he had clearly sensed demonic energy by the bedside, but for some reason, the fox demon sister was not in the palace.
Could it be that my uncle's information was false?
Meanwhile, at the Princess's residence.
A wisp of black energy, transformed from demonic energy, drifted into the princess's residence and silently hovered in front of the princess's bedroom.
A demonic aura rang out, striking the bell by the window, and a woman's alert voice came from inside—
Who is it?
"It's me."
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