"Huh? Lan Yan is gone?" Liu Wenxiu was so shocked by the news that all his last bit of sleepiness vanished. "How could she be gone?"
"She left with the Lord, it seems she has something to take care of." The servant couldn't explain either. If Liu Lanyan said she wanted to leave, would he dare to stop her?
"Why are you leaving in such a hurry? Could it be something urgent?" Su Hanhao reassured Liu Wenxiu from the side, "Wenxiu, don't worry. With the Venerable One by your side, there's nothing to worry about."
Liu Wenxiu muttered to himself that he was worried because that Venerable Lord was there. How could he not be worried about a guy who was "coveting" his sister?
"Well, I'm just worried about what urgent matter they have that they don't even have time to meet and say hello to me." Liu Wenxiu naturally couldn't express his true thoughts, so he could only make up an excuse.
"Perhaps the Lord has something to attend to... Why don't you go and check on Wuchen Residence?" Su Hanhao suggested after thinking for a moment.
Su Hanhao's suggestion made Liu Wenxiu burst into laughter and punch Su Hanhao hard in the chest: "What a joke, is Wuchenju a place that just anyone can go to?"
“Liu Jinli also went to see the Lord back then,” Su Hanhao said. “It’s not like he couldn’t go in.”
"Liu Jinli is shameless and doesn't know how to consider Lanyan's feelings." Liu Wenxiu snorted coldly and scolded, "Who doesn't know that the Venerable One prefers peace and quiet and that outsiders rarely set foot in Wuchen Residence?"
"Why did Liu Jinli go to Wuchen Residence to see the Venerable One? Didn't he have something to ask the Venerable One? Didn't he want the Venerable One to do it for Lanyan's sake?" Liu Wenxiu became more and more angry as he spoke. "Liu Jinli is... a complete scoundrel."
"So what are you going to do now?" Su Hanhao asked worriedly. "Lanyan has left, so she should be fine."
"We can only wait now." Liu Wenxiu sighed helplessly, looked up at the sky, and said, "After you have breakfast, you should go back. As the elder's son, you shouldn't delay important matters."
"What important business could it be?" Su Hanhao said with a smile. "I already told my dad yesterday that I would spend a few days with you after I found out you were coming back."
“You’ve been gone for so long, the capital has changed a lot. I’ll take you around to see it and let you see how it’s changed.” Su Hanhao patted Liu Wenxiu on the shoulder like a good brother. “How about it, will you give me this chance?”
"If you insist on volunteering to accompany me, I'll reluctantly give you this opportunity." Liu Wenxiu pretended to be reluctant, which naturally provoked Su Hanhao to punch him again.
After having breakfast, the two left the mansion and wandered around the royal city.
On the other side, Liu Lanyan, who had left with the demon god, remained silent.
The demon god tried to speak several times but didn't know what to say, so he stopped and said to Liu Lanyan, "Lanyan, be good, go back to Wuchen Residence."
"Can you guarantee nothing will happen?" Liu Lanyan finally asked after holding back her questions the whole way.
"I promise." The demon god was practically swearing an oath to Liu Lanyan.
Unfortunately, after the demon god finished speaking, Liu Lanyan did not answer immediately, but instead stared quietly into the demon god's eyes.
Under Liu Lanyan's gaze, the Demon God didn't know what to say to put her at ease.
Liu Lanyan is too clever; she is clever enough to guess the key to things from the smallest details.
So when he told Liu Lanyan that he was going to leave for a few days, Liu Lanyan left Liu Wenxiu's residence without saying a word.
Was it because Peng Zhen's expression was different from usual, or because his departure was too hasty, that made Liu Lanyan suspicious?
In short, Liu Lanyan was convinced that he would do something dangerous.
Actually, it was somewhat dangerous, but he had no choice but to do it.
"I want you to come back safely." Liu Lanyan finally gave in.
"Okay, I'll definitely come back safely." The demon god smiled and nodded, assuring him, "I will absolutely not break my promise to you."
"Hmm." Liu Lanyan took one last look at the Demon God, then turned and left. Watching Liu Lanyan's retreating figure, the Demon God did not immediately set off, but waited.
After some time, An Yi appeared and knelt down to pay his respects: "Your Majesty, Miss Liu has returned to Wuchen Palace."
Only after confirming that Liu Lanyan had returned safely did the Demon God feel relieved and turn to leave.
Peng Zhen followed behind the Demon God, his expression still tense. Normally, he wouldn't have been able to hide his emotions in front of Liu Lanyan, but this matter was very important to the Lord, and he didn't know if it would succeed.
I hope everything goes well.
The Wuchen Palace was empty except for Liu Lanyan, who walked slowly forward until she reached the edge of the palace. She chuckled softly, "If you won't come with me, can't I go by myself?"
With that, he jumped down and fell directly into the clouds, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
---Aside---
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Everyone has dreams, but the process of realizing them is often fraught with difficulties. Whether one can endure the hardships and persevere is a question that, while seemingly simple—just two words—is a test of endurance. However, only those who persevere truly understand the challenges involved. My mood has been fluctuating a bit lately, so I apologize for rambling on.
Chapter 102 Memory Overlay
"Wait here, don't go in," the demon god instructed Peng Zhen, before entering the forest himself.
Peng Zhen waited outside, standing anxiously to one side.
They searched for a long time before finding this information, and they don't know if it's what the Lord needs.
Hopefully, this is what the Lord needs; if that's still not enough...
Peng Zhen took a deep breath and looked inside with concern.
But the demon god can no longer be seen, and all that is left is to wait.
The demon god slowly walked inside. The forest was not a dense jungle, but mostly rocks. After the outermost grove of trees, there were only strange and rugged rocks.
Weaving among the rocks, the demon god ventured deeper into the forest. The place Peng Zhen and his group had found was deep within the mountains; they wondered if they could actually find it.
The deeper they went into the mountains and forests, the more violently the power within the demon god's body surged, a reaction that excited the demon god.
This feeling... it really could be that thing.
He was very excited, but the demon god did not speed up his journey, continuing to walk forward at a leisurely pace.
After walking forward, there was a small valley with a faint fluorescent glow inside.
It was impossible to tell what was inside the fluorescent light. The demon god smiled slightly and walked directly inside. The fluorescent light, like seawater, immediately enveloped the demon god.
The small valley was silent, with only a faint glow remaining, nothing unusual.
"What kind of place is this? It's really uncomfortable." Liu Lanyan suddenly appeared near the mountain valley, and the atmosphere here made her frown uncomfortably.
She didn't know where she was, but she was certain of one thing: she didn't like it here.
Looking at the faint glow in the mountain valley, Liu Lanyan pouted. She really hated that place; she couldn't quite explain why she hated it.
However, the aura of the demon god was there, so she had to go in and take a look.
I always felt that the demon god was doing something that was very difficult for him.
I didn't tell her because I didn't want her to worry, but if he went by himself, how could she possibly stay in Wuchen Residence?
Suppressing her disgust, Liu Lanyan stepped into the faint fluorescent light.
Entering it is like stepping into another world, with carved beams and painted rafters, magnificent buildings and palaces, and swirling clouds and mist, just like a fairyland.
Even though it was a place I had never seen before, my heart suddenly clenched with pain, as if it were being tightly constricted by a thin thread.
A thin line pierced the heart, drawing blood that soaked the soul with its crimson hue.
The pain pierced my soul.
No matter how hard I breathe, my chest aches terribly with every breath.
Liu Lanyan had no choice but to close her eyes and breathe slowly, taking small, gentle breaths to minimize the rise and fall of her chest and gradually alleviate the pain that had penetrated her very soul.
After a long while, Liu Lanyan finally returned to normal and slowly opened her eyes. However, her cheeks had already lost all color, making people feel heartbroken just looking at her.
As I moved my feet, they felt soft beneath my feet, as if I were walking on clouds, without any of the hardness of rock.
Liu Lanyan walked slowly forward.
She sensed that the demon god was right in front of her, not far ahead.
Liu Lanyan failed to notice one thing: she simply couldn't control the power within her body.
The power she had always suppressed, or the power lurking within her body, was constantly boiling and churning, like a wild horse trying to break free of its reins, charging left and right.
Liu Lanyan had no energy to deal with the power within her body; all she knew was that she was in a bad mood.
Unfortunately, he didn't notice the boiling power within his bloodline at all, nor did he realize that the power was leaking out.
Not even knowing her own situation, she didn't notice that the path she walked was filled with colorful flowers, swaying gracefully in the light mist, forming a road made of flowers.
At this moment, Liu Lanyan had only one thought in her mind: she had to take the demon god out of here. This was not a good place. She had to leave.
The leakage of Liu Lanyan's power caused this area to react, and a faint fluorescent light suddenly flickered in the mountain valley before disappearing into thin air.
Liu Lanyan, who was eager to find the Demon God, was unaware of these matters, as was the Demon God who was busy inside.
However, at the very edge of this world, in a small garden, there was a clear spring. A faint light flickered within it, and then ripples spread across its surface.
As the ripples spread, the surrounding clouds and mist also moved in the same direction, continuously expanding outwards.
This place is huge, even much bigger than Wuchenju, and seems to be even bigger than the royal city...
It's really difficult to find someone in a place like this.
As if guided by something, Liu Lanyan walked through layers of corridors and across a winding bridge in one direction.
Liu Lanyan kept walking, feeling dazed. The more she walked, the more chaotic her mind became. It was as if many voices were constantly saying something, or as if many things were clamoring.
It's so chaotic and noisy; she wants to get away from here as soon as possible...
Suddenly looking up, Liu Lanyan saw the shadow of the Demon God—yes, a shadow, or more accurately, a projection.
In mid-air, the demon god sat cross-legged on a flat rock, cultivating there.
However, his brows were tightly furrowed, and his body was trembling slightly. Such training must have been extremely painful for him, otherwise he would not have been like this.
"Let's go!" Liu Lanyan shouted, but her voice was so weak.
"Who dares to trespass into this forbidden area? Leave at once!" The arrogant rebuke rang out, making Liu Lanyan even more irritated.
Ignoring the voice, Liu Lanyan continued walking forward.
"Witch, leave immediately! Do not lay a finger on this sacred land!" The arrogant voice grew increasingly stern, tinged with surprise, astonished that someone dared to ignore the warning and continue on their way.
"Shut up!" Liu Lanyan roared in exasperation, then let out a loud shout, completely different from the one she had used to call out for the demon god, which was earth-shattering.