I shared a room with two other students, Shi Si and Shi Wu, who were in another room. The two rooms were close to each other so we could look after each other.
I made the bed, glancing occasionally at Su, who was sitting on the stool. She remained expressionless; she would never speak unless someone spoke to her. Perhaps out of curiosity, my intuition told me that this woman was harmless and wouldn't hurt anyone, so I decided to keep her by my side.
"The bed is made. Are you going to sleep now?"
Without a word, she went straight to bed and lay down properly, fully clothed. Lately, I've been reading a book called "Travels on the Mainland," which is similar to a history of this continent. The candlelight flickered, and after reading a few chapters, sleepiness gradually crept in, so I turned off the light and went to bed.
In the pitch-black and silent night, a few sharp meows suddenly rang out. The person in bed opened their eyes abruptly and quickly got out of bed. A figure flashed by the window and disappeared without a trace.
The other person slowly opened their eyes, a look of doubt in them. They got dressed and followed them out the door.
Oh no, I forgot to bring the oil lamp. I patted my head in regret, wondering where Su had gone. Could it be, as she said, that she went looking for someone?
Behind the inn stood a towering tree. Since I hadn't seen Su for a while, I decided to climb it first, hoping to get a better view. Standing high in the tree, I shivered from the cold night wind.
Looking around, I couldn't see anything unusual during the night.
Suddenly, my eyes fixed on it—I'd got it! I strained my ears and listened intently; sure enough, I heard the sound of the tree swaying, and a sharp, piercing sound cutting through the air. Could she be there? I scrambled down the tree on all fours.
The person lying on the ground, isn't that Su? She seems to be badly injured, hiding behind a tree.
"Speak up, you thing." A cold, chilling voice.
"No," he said firmly.
"Tsk tsk tsk, you're about to die and you're still being stubborn. If you don't talk today, you won't leave here alive." The figure in the black robe suddenly became luminous, and an imposing aura made it hard for people to breathe.
Su coughed up a mouthful of blood and struggled to stand up.
There was a loud bang, and a burst of pungent smoke filled the air. Oh no, it was too late to cover my mouth. I felt dizzy, my body slumped, and I passed out.
The next morning.
Looking at the food on the table, I was a little stunned. When did I order so much food? Then I looked up at the dorm across the way, and they were eating heartily. I felt like I slept exceptionally well last night; I hadn't slept so soundly in a long time.
"By the way, Su, I'm going up Feiyun Mountain soon. Do you want to come with me?"
Unexpectedly, she suddenly raised her head and said, "Go." Her mouth was still full of food.
Suddenly, I found her quite adorable, and I smiled foolishly.
Thinking of something, he pulled out the yellowed book from his pocket. "Here, take this back. I couldn't understand it anyway, so it's no use for me to keep it..." he said, smiling at her.
A flicker of emotion crossed her eyes. "No need."
"ah……"
Finally, she said her next words. "Here you go."
This proves that she gave it to me, so she considers me a friend. I happily said, "Thank you, Su," and tucked the book into my sleeve.
I'll continue my journey today. Since Su doesn't like being disturbed, I'll continue reading to pass the time.
The carriage suddenly stopped, and due to inertia, I lurched forward, almost falling inside. I called out irritably, "Shi Si, what's wrong?"
Shi Si was also helpless. Who would want to suddenly stop and upset their master? But there was really no other way. If they hadn't stopped in time, it would have been a life lost.
I leaned out to look. "What exactly happened..."
Before she could finish speaking, a soft object appeared in her arms. She hadn't even seen what it was yet. She reached out and pushed him away. Before her eyes was a little boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, exceptionally handsome and bright-looking, but unfortunately, his large eyes were filled with a look of grievance.
"Whose child are you? Why are you running around like this? Your parents will worry."
Then she hugged me again, crying "Mommy—Mommy—" and snot and tears got all over my clothes.
Across from me, Shi Si gave me an "I see" look, and the "you betrayed His Highness" look in his eyes made me unhappy. I glared at him fiercely and told him to go about his business. Strange, if I had a child, how could I not know? Besides, when I transmigrated, I was a virgin; I didn't have a child that big.
Because he was so adorable and crying so hard, my motherly heart softened instantly. I carried him to the car and gently comforted him, "It's okay, it's okay, don't cry..."
When he finally stopped crying, she asked, "Little friend, tell me, where is your mother? Why did you suddenly stop the car?"
"You are my mother." She tilted her head, revealing an innocent and naive expression.
She sighed helplessly, "Little boy, you've got it wrong. I'm not your mother. Look again."
Her nose twitched, and her eyes instantly filled with tears. "Mother, Mother—you don't want me anymore, Mother—"
Oh my god, he looked so pitiful, I felt incredibly guilty. I patted his shoulder, "Sweetie, baby, don't cry, don't cry..." This was my first time comforting a child, and it took a lot of effort; it wasn't easy at all. He had just stopped crying, but now he was fussing for food. Thinking about the child and Su in the car, just in case something happened to them, I decided to go out and buy some myself.
Only the little boy and Su remained in the car.
The little boy, who had been crying and making a fuss, suddenly changed his expression, his eyes filled with cold arrogance and a sinister light. He jumped up and sat on the tatami mat, casually lifting his little legs.
Su, who was resting quietly on the tatami mat, slowly opened her eyes.
"Long time no see, Su."
With a sinister smile, he waved his chubby, fleshy hand. It just didn't seem right.
What are you doing here?
"I'm so bored. Making dolls every day is so boring..." He crossed his legs, propped his head up with one arm, pouted, and said pitifully, "I dismembered Luo." Suddenly, he found it very funny and started laughing, shaking his head and laughing.
Su Leng coldly stared at him. "The Guardian Puppet, one of the three great treasures, is not only terrifying for its cruel methods, but also for its perverse hobbies."
Lei didn't seem to notice anything amiss, sniffing lightly. "Su, you're injured," he said in a low voice, his brow furrowed, as if he were blaming her.
As guardians of the three great treasures, they could actually fight each other. For example, Luo's eagerness for quick success and his ambition made him the puppet's first target for killing. Although he was killed, he was still a guardian. However, Luo would then be a lifeless puppet, at the puppet's mercy.
Upon hearing this, Su became fully alert. Among them, weakness meant being devoured and killed. Last night's battle with the Black Messenger had left her with some internal injuries. She was evenly matched with the puppet in strength, and even now, defeating her wouldn't be easy.
Sensing the menacing aura emanating from Su, Lei smiled, "Hehehe..."
"The food is here." After climbing onto the carriage, he suddenly noticed the little boy staring at Su.
She quickly went over and found him pouting. She hugged him and said, "It's alright, it's alright. This lady is just a little cold. Actually, she's a very, very nice person. Didn't you say you were hungry? Here, I bought you some pear blossom cake. I'm sure you'll like it."
Author's Note:
I'm hungry, time to go find something to eat...
Chapter 35
After finishing the delicious osmanthus cake, Lei licked his lips contentedly. He never ate these kinds of things before, and he never expected that this white, soft, melt-in-your-mouth treat would be so delicious.
The car has already reached the foot of Feiyun Mountain.
The red banner bore the large character for "wine." Watching the people entering the tavern to drink, I couldn't help but recall the hearty way of drinking wine in large gulps while eating beef.
The three of them alighted from the carriage. As Lei stepped down, he suddenly revealed a wicked smile, his eyes lighting up. Su, arms crossed, walked down coldly.
Two flowers bloom, each representing a different branch.
On Feiyun Mountain, wisps of mist swirl around the mountaintop.
At Muyun Manor, almost everyone had arrived. Among the crowd were women in white, all belonging to Muyun Manor. Each one was exceptionally beautiful; it was said that the Muyun Manor Lord was fortunate to be surrounded by beauties. This appointment with Feiyun Shan was primarily proposed by the Muyun Manor Lord.
Wearing large gold earrings and a steel headband, Wu Gang of the White Tiger Sect walked towards the crowd. "Grandpa didn't come here for food and drink today," he boomed, seemingly deliberately trying to be heard. They'd been at this dilapidated manor for three or four days, and all they'd done was chat with the visitors and have three meals a day—nothing else. In truth, the others harbored suspicions and impatience, but they kept them hidden.
The sound startled everyone present, and they all unexpectedly and instinctively stopped talking and turned their attention to him.
Zeng He, the leader of the Azure Dragon Sect, had a glint in his eye and a deep, unfathomable smile on his lips.
Seeing that no one dared to speak further, Wu Gang flew into a rage! He drew his large axe from his back, swung it in a circle, and then brought it down with a vicious chop in mid-air, unleashing a purple light and boundless killing intent. Everyone was startled and used their inner strength to resist.
"Wu Gang, are you declaring war on all our sects?" Mo Xueyan, the old woman from the Vermilion Bird Sect, said impatiently. She hated the men here, and if it weren't for the whereabouts of those treasures, she wouldn't have led her sect's disciples here at all. She even suspected that Lu Yue behind her had already been seduced by the shameless scoundrels of the Azure Dragon Sect. Her eyes were filled with resentment.
Wu Gang roared, "You wretched woman, stop trying to sow discord here! Everyone knows why I'm doing this!"
Mo Xueyan was so angry she almost drew her Azure Moon Sword. "Master..." A woman in white stepped forward to stop her. She was Liu Feiyun, Mo Xueyan's prized disciple. Although she hadn't been in the sect for long, she was talented and obedient. Thinking of those disobedient disciples, Mo Xueyan had even secretly planned to replace the next sect leader.
A shower of white petals drifted down from the sky.
A faint, delicate fragrance lingered around people's noses. Suddenly, someone shouted, "Be careful, it's poisonous!" and many people immediately held their breath.
"Someone actually covered their nose, hahaha..."
Realizing something abruptly, they looked in the direction of the sound. Everyone was startled, for a person who had jumped down from the wall was so fleshy that their features were unrecognizable, layer upon layer of flesh like stacked white cotton.
"Damn it!" Wu Gang's eyes turned violent as he casually pulled an axe from behind his back.
"Stop." A man who seemed like a god emerged from the rain of flowers. Many people were captivated by his demeanor. He was dressed in flowing white robes and had a gentle, refined air.
Wu Gang felt his arm stiffen, and stared at him with a stiff expression. "Grandpa, who are you?"
The man spoke slowly and respectfully, “I must apologize to everyone. I am Mu Yunyan, the master of Muyun Manor.” He then walked to the unbearable mass of flesh and said, “My younger sister, Mu Qian, loves to joke and has offended you. Please forgive her.”
Since that's been said, there's no reason to pursue the matter further. However, everyone is still quite curious: how could such a handsome man like Master Muyun have such an ugly sister? Seeing the two of them standing together is truly an eyesore.
To express his apology, Mu Yunyan decided to host a large banquet that evening, with several tables set up for a good drink. He also arranged better accommodations, with almost everyone having their own courtyard. They couldn't help but marvel at the sheer size of Muyun Manor, realizing it was incredibly wealthy.
The emergence of Muyun Manor is quite mysterious. It seems that news of its appearance spread overnight, followed by a series of astonishing measures. Their commercial development is astonishing. Looking back, who could achieve such a level of dominance, even monopolizing, a product in just one year? Yet, Muyun Manor has done it. This is the first time Muyun Manor has invited people of a certain status, finally giving them some understanding of this mysterious manor.
A pair of fair, delicate hands gently caressed the green plants by the window, flattening the tiny leaves in their hands.
"How is it? Are they getting anxious?" With a faint smile, black hair swept past her ears.
Mu Yunyan walked over silently, gently placed her hand on his back, a faint sadness hidden in her eyes, "It's resolved. What about you? When are you leaving?"
The man turned around with a smile, glanced out the window, and seemed to remember something, a warmth appearing in his eyes. "Of course, I will leave when it's time to leave."
Mu Yunyan's eyes flickered slightly, and waves of pain surged through his heart, causing his lips to turn slightly white. He clenched his fists tightly, still hoping to stay a little longer.
"She'll be here soon, go and get ready."
"Yes." A sinister glint flashed in his eyes as he lowered his head and left.
*Thud*—A fist slammed onto the bookshelf, the shelf wobbled, and books tumbled down. Why, why? I knew him first, why did he fall in love with that woman! A fire of anger burned within me.
His talent, his confidence, his strategic brilliance—all of these qualities left him utterly impressed. Mu Yunyan, from a young age, was considered a genius; everyone in his family praised him, treating him with utmost respect and even fear. But this man was different; he had astonished him time and again. This led to an unbelievable thought within him. So what if the world ridiculed him? Mu Yunyan wouldn't care, not at all!
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