"Alright, then how are you going to get into the Trial Valley?" Murong Fanghua asked Wu Liuyin with a mischievous grin.
"We'll see when the time comes," Mai Ryune replied expressionlessly.
"Mother, Father Xijue, Father Fanghua, what are you saying? You've woken Ling'er up..." Ling'er suddenly woke up, looking sleepy, and asked with her little mouth pursed.
"It's nothing," Wu Liuyin replied with a smile after glancing at Ling'er, who had just woken up.
"You mean the Trial Stone? It's a very powerful thing, but your mother doesn't have one," Murong Fanghua said as soon as he saw Ling'er wake up.
"What stones? I think I have all sorts of stones in my pouch." Ling'er suddenly seemed to remember something and immediately reached into the small pouch hanging on her waist. She quickly reached out and found that she already had several stones in her hand.
"Is this all?" Ling'er asked with a smile.
Su Xijue, Wu Liuyin, Murong Fanghua, and the other two looked over together.
"Yes, it's this kind of stone. But Ling'er, how come you have so many trial stones?" Murong Fanghua looked at it, picked up a piece, examined it, and asked in confusion.
"Ling'er doesn't know either. I have a lot of treasures in my purse. Maybe I found them. Ling'er loves collecting stones," Ling'er suddenly paused, thought for a moment, and said.
Did you find it?
Those in the know were twitching. What a precious trial stone this was! And they just said they found it. If it were that easy to find, why would so many people fight tooth and nail over this worthless stone?
Apart from Wu Liuyin and Ling'er, who did not react, the others looked at Ling'er in disbelief, including Su Xijue.
The sky gradually darkened.
After finding a clean place to rest, the group of demons and their companions started a fire and went to hunt for wild game, as they were getting tired of eating dry rations.
Murong Fanghua was playing with Ling'er, while Su Xijue was just leaning against the tree, dazed. His injuries hadn't fully healed, and he had been traveling for several days in a hurry, so naturally his energy was a bit lacking.
Wu Liuyin observed the terrain, fearing that there might be another venomous two-headed python like last time. After all, it was no pushover. Wu Liuyin had finally realized that it would easily meet its end. If it weren't for Lian Meiyang's antidote, she probably would have died there.
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Sitting by the fire, as she calmed herself, all her thoughts rushed to her mind, as if everything was a great mystery, leaving her completely bewildered. What did Lian Meiyang mean by calling her "master" after saving her? Who was his master? Was she being hunted by the force behind the Buddhist sect? Where had Xia Zhiheng and Liehuo gone? What was behind her parents' disappearance? Everything was like a colossal mystery, leaving her utterly clueless…
Wu Liuyin frowned as she looked at the fire. The bright firelight illuminated her face, which was covered by a light veil, making her look like a celestial being.
Suddenly, the moon was so ashamed that it hid behind the clouds.
Su Xijue stared at Wu Liuyin, no longer sleepy. He just stared at her quietly, without saying a word or showing any expression.
"Mother, Daddy Xijue is staring at you!" Just as Wu Liuyin was deep in thought, Ling'er skipped over and nudged her. Murong Fanghua also came over with a smile and sat down next to Wu Liuyin.
"Hehe, Ling'er, be good. Mother has something to do. Go play somewhere else," Wu Liuyin said with a smile, glancing at Ling'er. Ling'er then pouted and went to play by herself, entertaining herself.
Upon seeing Murong Fanghua, Su Xijue immediately moved to sit on the other side of Wu Liuyin.
"Where did Ling'er come from?" Murong Fanghua asked suddenly as he looked at Ling'er. He felt like he had seen Ling'er somewhere before, but he just couldn't remember where.
“I found her, but she has amnesia,” Wu Liuyin said, watching Ling’er play.
“Yes, it’s good to keep her by my side,” Su Xijue said, looking at Ling’er and then suddenly turning to Wu Liuyin.
"I feel like I've seen Ling'er somewhere before, but I just can't remember!" Murong Fanghua said, frowning.
"You might recognize her. Let's talk about it when you remember her," Wu Liuyin said to Murong Fanghua in an annoyed tone.
"Wu Liuyin, you are not allowed to look at him. You belong to me, Su Xijue." Su Xijue domineeringly grabbed Wu Liuyin's face with both hands and forced her to turn her face back.
Wu Liuyin's lips twitched, and she raised an eyebrow, saying, "Let go!"
"I won't!" As soon as Su Xijue finished speaking, Wu Liuyin stood up, suddenly grabbed Su Xijue's left and right hands, turned around, and flipped him over, causing Su Xijue to fall heavily to the ground.
"I hate it when people touch my face," she said, and walked into the woods.
Murong Fanghua looked at Su Xijue lying on the ground with a wicked smile: "Don't you understand Xiao Lan after all this time? She can throw a tantrum whenever she wants, there's nothing we can do." Murong Fanghua shook his head and immediately followed.
Su Xijue angrily pounded his fist and cursed, "Damn it!"
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Suddenly, they came to a place with fewer trees. Wu Liuyin looked up at the sky. The stars were sparse and the moon was thin, so it wasn't very bright.
A pair of blue eyes shone brightly in the moonlight.
"Liuyin, won't you get tired of being alone for so long?" Murong Fanghua suddenly said softly, his usual playful smile gone. Under the pale moonlight, his face glowed with a faint blue light, and his affectionate eyes were fixed on Wu Liuyin. Then, he scooped out a bunch of wildflowers from behind and handed them to her.
Mai Ryūon ignored the flowers offered to her.
The simple "I don't know" was enough to break one's heart. Murong Fanghua was very curious about what caused the birth of such a woman, something that could drive him crazy.
"Liuyin, from the first moment I, Murong Fanghua, saw you, I was captivated by you. Do you know, the moment I learned of your death, my heart ached so much. I rushed to the forest without hesitation, and when I saw the white bones on the ground, I felt my heart almost stop beating. But when I saw you and Ling'er coming from the depths of the forest, I was so happy, I had never been so joyful. I, Murong Fanghua, do not understand love, but if we in the Murong family fall in love with someone, we will stay together until old age. Liuyin, if you are willing, marry me and become my Crown Princess. I, Murong Fanghua, will do for you even if it means my death." Murong Fanghua changed his usual demeanor and looked at Wu Liuyin with deep affection as he spoke.
Wu Liuyin looked at Murong Fanghua, her heart completely calm, and her blue eyes showed no sign of anything amiss.
Love? She had never felt love in her life. Suddenly, a grumpy face flashed into her mind. Would Su Xijue treat her with such deep affection?
To grow old together, never to be apart? How many people in this world can do that?
Wu Liuyin frowned, looked up at Murong Fanghua, and was about to speak when she was interrupted by a cold voice.
"Wu Liuyin is my wife, Su Xijue's wife, so don't even think about it." Su Xijue suddenly stepped forward and hugged Wu Liuyin tightly. Wu Liuyin was held by Su Xijue's domineering embrace, but suddenly she didn't have the thought of pushing him away. She just felt that his chest made her feel very secure.
A cold heart was beating unusually fast.
"Liuyin, this isn't what you meant, is it?" Murong Fanghua looked at the person in Su Xijue's arms with a disappointed expression.
"Murong Fanghua, you should find someone else," Wu Liuyin said slowly, bowing her head.
"Liuyin, I, Murong Fanghua, will not give up so easily. When we meet again, you will definitely choose me." Murong Fanghua felt that the scene in front of him was extremely glaring. He turned around and left.
A figure disappeared into the darkness.
He is not retiring, but temporarily leaving. When he reappears, he will surely be extraordinary!
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☆、092 Nothing is more fickle than a woman.
“Liuyin…” Su Xijue suddenly smiled, looking down at Wu Liuyin. Everything came so suddenly, but at least Wu Liuyin’s choice did not disappoint him.
"Get out of the way, how long do you want to take advantage of me?" Suddenly, Wu Liuyin delivered a fatal kick to Su Xijue's groin, sending him flying far away. She said this with an impolite expression, as if she had become a completely different person.
"You... how could you do this? Why did you have to kick me here instead of anywhere else..." Suddenly, Su Xijue glared angrily at Wu Liuyin, who had a rude expression on her face, and pointed to a certain part of herself.
"You deserve it..." Wu Liuyin frowned, pouted, and squinted at Su Xijue, who was in some pain, as she spoke.
"You..." Su Xijue clutched his private parts in pain, his hand trembling as he pointed at Wu Liuyin, unable to speak. Damn woman, she's so fickle. Father was right, nothing is more fickle than a woman, that's absolutely true.
"Hehe," Wu Liuyin chuckled, seemingly in a good mood, and turned to walk towards the firelight.
Su Xijue gritted his teeth and slowly followed. That hateful Wu Liuyin, she would have to make amends for her actions one day.
Standing in the innermost room of the inn, Wu Hailan opened the door, looked around, and closed it again when she saw no one was there. After skillfully setting up a barrier, she scooped out a bronze mirror and activated it.
A masked person appeared in the bronze mirror.
"Master, Wu Liuyin is still in the Ghost Domain Forest. Tomorrow I will enter the Trial Valley to take care of everything. Also, the Empty Gate has encountered interference from Prince Murong and several of its branches have already been wiped out," Wu Hailan said expressionlessly.
"Murong Fanghua has intervened, hehe, this is truly spectacular. It's alright, let them play around for a while. An empty gate is just a thumb; if it breaks, so be it, a new one will grow. Has Yun Duan contacted you?" The person in the mirror suddenly smiled and said.
"Young Master is missing again, but Master Wu Liuyin is almost near the Trial Valley. Should we send someone else to pursue and kill her? After all, the Kongmen's strength is too weak; they are no match for Wu Liuyin."
"Hmph, she's just a little brat. Her father has already been defeated by me, what's there to be afraid of? But now is not the time for me to step in. Shura Zhan must keep a close eye on things. Takaka, tell him to be sensible, or else shut him up forever. Remember not to reveal any secrets about the Phoenix Stone, especially Wu Liuyin, don't let her know anything about the Phoenix Stone," the man in black suddenly said coldly.
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"Yes, Master, I obey." After closing the bronze mirror and canceling the barrier, Wu Hailan lay down on the bed and slowly closed her eyes.
Liehuo, listening to the conversation from next door, was none other than Linghu. Even with a barrier in place, he could hear everything clearly. Was there something wrong with Wu Hailan? That master's voice sounded so familiar, like the Iron-Faced Black Man. And what was the Phoenix Stone? Why couldn't Liuyin know? Was there something he didn't know? But what he remembered most about Wu Hailan was that Wu Liuyin was still in the Ghost Domain Forest, meaning she was alright. No, he had to go find Liuyin immediately.