Chapter 136 Chapter 136 "Shameless!"
Trapped in a dream, I struggled with Lan Qi all night long.
Feeling that this body had reached its limit and was about to pass out, Jiu Zhao's consciousness finally escaped.
The barriers that shackled him on all sides suddenly disappeared, and his consciousness quickly returned to his body.
As if the tangible pleasure still lingered within her mind, Jiu Zhao felt a burning sensation on her cheeks before she even opened her eyes. Her legs were completely limp, and only the arm snaked around her waist remained, a reminder that while she slept with Zhu Yan, she was dreaming of another man.
The body's reaction changes before the mind.
From her neck to her back, all the parts of her body where Zhu Yan was tightly pressed against her stiffened silently.
Zhu Yan was like a spider that had caught its prey, or a gilded cage that imprisoned a bird. He was tall and slender, with long arms and legs, and he bound her tightly.
From this extreme tension, Jiu Zhao once again thought of the suffocating feeling when the immortal consciousness was trapped and had no way to escape.
It was as if I had escaped from one dream and entered another.
I bit down hard on the tip of my tongue, using the pain to force my mind back to where it was. The most pressing issue at the moment was...
She didn't know whether the excessive joy in her dream caused unspeakable sounds to escape from her mouth.
And did Zhu Yan, who was standing next to him, notice this unusual sound?
It is obviously not a wise move to turn around rashly to see if the other person is awake.
She could only hold her breath, try her best to appear asleep, and secretly keep an eye on what was happening behind her.
Half a while passed, and Zhu Yan's breathing remained calm and long, as if he was unaware of the subtle changes in the outside world.
Jiu Zhao breathed a sigh of relief.
Immediately, overwhelming shame overwhelmed her.
…
I didn't sleep all night until early morning.
The Spring Retention Banquet officially begins at noon, but Jiu Zhao has to get up at the hour of Mao, followed by a long process of burning incense, bathing, applying makeup and changing clothes.
The two had not yet married, so it was inconvenient for Zhu Yan to ride in the celestial chariot with her.
After a few tender moments, he put on his clothes, activated the teleportation array and returned to the God King's residence. Although the Spring Feast was nominally open to all gods except immortal slaves, the seating and order of entry were very particular. The God King had already led his wife, heirs and relatives to move into the God King's residence in Erqingtian in advance yesterday so as not to miss the time.
Zhu Yan attended the event as the son of the Northern God King, so naturally he had to abide by the rules.
By the time everything was over, it was almost 9:00 PM.
Jiu Zhao followed the Divine Emperor's instructions and went to his bedroom alone without anyone else.
Killing the demons and taking back the Phoenix's true blood is a serious matter, and he needs to explain it to Jiu Zhao in person.
In addition, he was given a token that could activate the demon-killing formation in the peach forest.
It was a ring that could open or close a magic circle as long as power was injected into it.
After instructing them to stab Lan Qi's heart and absorb his most essential blood into their bodies, thus completing the complete fusion of their two bloodlines, the God Emperor looked into Jiu Zhao's silent eyes and said meaningfully, "Zhao'er, you only have one chance to do either of these. You must seize the opportunity carefully."
…
The silver screen is winding and the brocade is blooming.
The pulled phoenix landed at its destination, and Jiuzhao stepped down from the celestial chariot with the palm extended by Zhu Ying.
Look up at the magnificent scenery all over Shengluan Terrace, and the gods whose costumes are more dazzling than the scenery.
"Welcome Her Highness the Goddess."
The lower-ranking gods have not yet entered the scene.
Those who can wait here in advance are mostly gods, supreme gods and celestial beings.
Jiu Zhao raised his hand to dissuade them from formalities. After a quick glance around, he turned his head and whispered to Zhu Ying, who was serving beside him, "This is quite a grand occasion. Even the long-roaming Supreme God Suiyou has returned. However, the Sun God Zhu Yao is still missing. I wonder when he will finally break through to the divine realm he's been comprehending for ten thousand years."
As a lower-level god, you cannot talk about the higher-level gods at will.
Hearing Jiu Zhao's words, Zhu Ying bowed his head respectfully. "The divine realm is ever-changing, and understanding it is always difficult. It's probably not time for the Supreme God to come out of seclusion yet."
"Perhaps."
After Jiu Zhao finished sighing, he left the crowd and walked towards his own seat.
Shengluantai is named after the word "tai", which is very descriptive.
It is a vast circular platform that looks like interlocking circles when viewed from above.
The smallest part in the center is where the God Emperor entertains the God Kings and nobles.
The other gods, arranged according to their ranks, sat in the periphery from near to far.
In addition, the most famous thousand-acre peach forest grows on the northeast side of Shengluantai. Even if it is some distance away, when the peach blossoms are in full bloom or the fruits are ripe, the rich fragrance will still spread to the banquet, making people intoxicated and relaxed.
Before leaving, the God Emperor gave repeated warnings, saying that the demons had the sharpest intuition and they must not be allowed to notice anything unusual.
Even though he was full of worries, Jiu Zhao could only recall his past self and try his best to act arrogant and ignorant of the world.
The left is the most respected of the Three Pure Ones.
Below the God Emperor, she sat on the left, her seat facing the guests.
To her right is the immortal clan headed by Fuxu, while to her left, in a more honorable position, is the demon clan led by Lan Qi.
There are not many distinguished guests who can sit on the Shengluan Terrace.
In order to fight against the 32 visiting demons, there were several young fairies who were not yet adults but had noble enough status sitting at the end.
"Gentlemen, raise your glasses and join me in celebrating this peaceful and prosperous age!"
String music played softly in a harmonious atmosphere. The God Emperor, as the Lord of the Three Pure Heavens, opened the event with a congratulatory speech.
Jiu Zhao also raised the jade cup, and his unconscious gaze met Fu Xu's.
The young man's pupils were deep and difficult to see through.
He had the same expression when he wished her and Zhu Yan a happy marriage that day.
If you look at it for too long, it seems that you will be completely swallowed up by the ever-present darkness.
Jiu Zhao's heart tightened, and before the God Emperor finished his congratulatory speech, he quickly turned his eyes away.
But on the other side, there was someone she didn't want to look at.
Lan Qi.
Lan Qi——
Whether it was the identities of the killer and the victim, or the extremely embarrassing dream last night.
She didn't bother to pay attention to Lan Qi's expression, and once again turned her eyes away in a more hasty and embarrassed manner.
There are two lessons learned.
This time, he consciously looked at Zhu Yan who was sitting in the distance.
Coincidentally, Zhu Yan was also looking at her.
His eyes are always filled with tolerance and clear love.
When you look into his eyes, you will soon feel endless tenderness that will fill the gap in your heart.
Jiu Zhao paused and finally showed a sincere smile.
They were in the same crowd, but it seemed that there was only each other in their eyes.
"Drinking—"
"Pour again—"
At the beginning of the Spring Feast, a total of three cups of wine must be drunk.
Although it is a grand event, it is actually more like a solemn ceremony before the most important part is over.
The fairies are lively and active, and without their parents around, they naturally can't sit still.
The two fairies at the very end of the seat, one leaning forward and the other stepping back, started chatting quietly under the cover of the fairy music.
"Hey, look, Her Highness Shen Ji is smiling at Immortal Lord Zhu Yan."
"What's so strange about this? Hasn't everyone already tacitly accepted that Immortal Zhu Yan is your highness's future husband?"
"However, isn't Immortal Zhu Yan a mere bastard son of the Divine King? In terms of status, he should be better than the Supreme God Fuxu, Lan, and ahem, Ye Zun, right?"
"What are you talking about? The Demon Lord Lan Qi has already betrayed Sanqingtian. Do you still want Shen Ji to marry into the Burning Sea?"
"Speaking of which, Her Highness the Divine Princess has quite a rich love history. Two powerful figures, as well as the Immortal Lord Zhu Yan, renowned for his beauty in the Three Pure Heavens, all had inexplicable relationships with her. I wonder how High God Fuxu felt sitting right in front of her, considering they only separated two hundred years ago!"
"Why are you thinking so much? Even if they divorce, will it be our turn?"
"Oh, you're so annoying, I can't even think about it——"
"Wait, is this my imagination? Why did the veins bulge out of the hands of Supreme God Fuxu and Demon Lord Lanqi as they were holding their wine glasses when the Divine Princess smiled?"
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Even if the gossip at the banquet accidentally reaches the ears of others, it will not attract attention.
After the prayer ceremony ended, Lan Qi stood up again and responded on behalf of Fen Yehai, and the formal prelude was over.
The ethereal fairy music suddenly became light and lively, and fairies dressed in gauze skirts came in one after another to perform dances.
Next, no one needs to be stuck in their seats.
You can have a drink with your friends, or go to the peach forest to enjoy the scenery and pick fruits.
However, the God Emperor did not move, and no one dared to cross the line for a while.
Everyone waited quietly for the master of Sanqingtian to speak, only to hear him say with a calm smile, "According to custom, the peach forest is open to all immortals when the Spring Feast begins. However, you from the Burning Sea are guests from afar, so you may enter first to pick and taste the fruits."
The God Emperor spoke these words in an extremely natural manner.
Just like the warm and hospitable host.
If Jiu Zhao was not aware of the entire plan, he would probably have been deceived by him.
She pretended to pick the dishes in front of her, but in fact she was glancing at Lan Qi who was a few feet away.
Seeing him happily thank her and agree, she felt an inexplicable emotion in her heart.
It was difficult to discern the source of this thought. The God Emperor turned around again, looking at her expectantly, and said, "Zhao'er, the peach forest is vast and winding. This is your first time entering it, so it's inevitable that you won't know where the sweetest peaches grow. You should lead Karma Zun and the other distinguished guests from the Burning Karma Sea there."
"……yes."
Both gods and demons essentially possess magical powers.
No matter how tortuous the road is, as long as there are no obstacles, you can easily get out of it with the guidance of magic.
So, to trap them in it.
The God Emperor had set up numerous mazes in the peach forest in advance, and only Jiu Zhao could escape safely with the guidance of the divine light from the ring.
After walking for a while, Jiu Zhao stopped and said that the area within a hundred feet was the best place to appreciate the peach forest and pick fruits.
Everyone can disperse on their own and there is no need to follow me closely.
After saying this, Lan Qi folded his arms and stood there motionless.
The demons understood the meaning of the music and realized that the Lord and the Divine Princess had something to say, so they turned around and left tactfully.
"Wujiu, aren't you leaving yet?"
Liang Ye, who was the best at observing people's expressions, saw that the young Phoenix leader was still standing behind Lan Qi like a piece of wood, so he immediately went up to pull his sleeve.
"The guards and the others have all left, leaving His Majesty here alone. I'm worried—"
He stared at Jiu Zhao warily, looking loyal and protective of his master.
He didn't hold any grudge against Lan Qi for seriously injuring him last time.
Liang Ye's lips moved slightly, silently cursing him as a fool, and pulling him closer, he said without looking away: "What are you worried about? Come with me and leave quickly -
"At this moment, the further you go, the more you prove your loyalty to Your Majesty!"
"Why, where did you get this twisted logic from—"
"Oh, it's hard to explain to a Phoenix kid who's never been in love!"
…
The two of them walked away, pulling each other.
Liang Ye looks thin, but actually has extraordinary strength. She dragged away the young man who was half a head taller than her.
Finally, only Jiu Zhao and Lan Qi were left among the peach trees.
A breeze blew by, the flowers and leaves fell rustling, and the tip of the nose was filled with elegant fragrance.
"Zhao Zhao."
Lan Qi called her by her childhood nickname, "The Spring Feast is over and we are leaving. I mentioned to you last time that you should marry me. I wonder if you——"
However, before he could finish his words, a crisp slap suddenly rang out.
Jiu Zhao struck him so hard that his face turned away, his voice trembling as he scolded him: "Shameless!"
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