Everyone felt as if they were in a fairyland, surrounded by swirling clouds.
Little did they know the profound shock that Liu Lanyan felt as she danced gracefully. With each turn and leap, she poured out her entire heart and soul into her movements.
She had never learned any dance techniques, yet all her movements flowed smoothly, as if she had practiced them hundreds of times and had them all memorized.
She was dancing with all her heart, as if she had been waiting to perform this piece for thousands of years, forgetting her original purpose, simply stretching her body with all her might, dancing...
His gaze lingered on the demon god for a moment, never leaving him, their eyes meeting in the air and never separating again.
At this moment, our hearts are in sync.
My soul felt as if it had undergone a sacred baptism, a refreshing and soothing sensation.
Liu Lanyan had no idea that her dance had captivated everyone. When she stopped her last spin and steadied herself, she stared straight at the Demon God, as if trying to see into his heart.
Who are you?
Liu Lanyan asked silently.
The demon god chuckled softly, his handsome face pale, and he did not answer, offering Liu Lanyan no hint whatsoever in his eyes.
Liu Lanyan understood what he meant; he wanted her to find the answer herself.
She raised her eyebrows slightly. She accepted the task; she was determined to find the answer.
Liu Xinya was the first to come to her senses, exclaiming incredulously, "This is impossible!"
She couldn't believe anyone could dance better than her.
Liu Lanyan turned her head slightly, glancing indifferently at Liu Xinrong, whose face had paled in shock. She smiled wickedly, then turned to look at the Demon God. Her gaze sharpened, and her red lips parted slightly as she spoke, each word distinct: "To dance for you, heaven and earth griev."
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Chapter 53 Finding a Clue
The demon god's body trembled, and the paleness on his face seemed to ease considerably. The corners of his lips turned up slightly, revealing a gentle, chrysanthemum-like smile.
His gaze was intense, like the brightest stars in the night sky, fixed on Liu Lanyan's face.
His heart was still pounding wildly; no one knew how fast it was beating beneath his calm exterior.
Others might be captivated by Liu Lanyan's exquisite dance, but for him, that song held a different kind of significance.
This dance was less about arguing with Liu Xinya and more about dancing specifically for him.
Indeed, it is—dancing for you.
Liu Lanyan's six words echoed in the hall, bringing everyone back to reality from the dreamlike beauty they had just witnessed. They then discovered that a light mist was floating in the hall, gently swirling, and at first glance, it really looked like white clouds from the horizon had wandered into it.
They rubbed their eyes, trying to see more clearly, but the mist had thinned so much that it was barely visible, quickly dissipating before their eyes, leaving them feeling as if they were in a dream. Could it have really been an illusion?
Yu Xinyi stared at Liu Lanyan with his mouth agape, as if he had seen a ghost.
He knew that Liu Lanyan had been hiding her strength, but he never expected that Liu Lanyan would have such terrifying power.
Others might not understand, but he certainly did.
That is definitely not a misperception, but something that truly exists.
With a soft thud, the wine cup fell to the ground, rolled twice, and spilled wine all over the floor, releasing its rich aroma.
Yu Jinshuo stared at Liu Lanyan in astonishment, a low murmur escaping his throat, as if he were saying something, but the sound was too soft for anyone to hear.
"Your Highness, what's wrong?" Liu Xinrong asked anxiously. Yu Jinshuo's reaction was too strange and frightened her.
The prince is her protector; she can't afford to lose him.
Unexpectedly, Yu Jinshuo pushed Liu Xinrong away.
This caused Liu Xinrong to exclaim in surprise, "Your Highness, what's wrong...?"
What are you doing?
Why did you push her away?
"It's you!" Yu Jinshuo took two quick steps, approaching Liu Lanyan, his eyes wide open, staring intently, his eyeballs almost popping out.
"Your Highness, what's wrong with you?" Yu Jinshuo's unusual behavior made Liu Xinrong uneasy, as if something she didn't know was quietly happening, and the situation had already spiraled out of her control, making her panic.
Yu Jinshuo didn't care what Liu Xinrong was babbling about at all. He just felt that she was blocking his way, so he casually pushed her aside. He didn't even notice that Liu Xinrong couldn't withstand his force and stumbled and fell to the side.
"Your Highness..." Liu Xinrong exclaimed in disbelief.
Isn't she the prince's legal wife?
They just got married, they haven't even had their wedding night yet, how could they treat her like this?
"Xinrong, are you alright?" Fortunately, Liu Xinya reacted quickly and caught her younger sister. At the same time, she stared at Yu Jinshuo with suspicion, wondering what was wrong with him.
Sitting in the distance, Su Hanhao was also completely bewildered by the inexplicable situation before him. He was also shocked by Liu Lanyan's dance just now, but he did not expect Yu Jinshuo to react so strongly.
what is going on?
Is Yu Jinshuo planning something against Liu Lanyan?
Su Hanhao tried to get up, but his father pressed him down.
Su Hanhao whispered anxiously, "Father..."
"Your Majesty is here." Didn't Su Yin know his son's thoughts? He saw right through him with just one sentence.
Su Hanhao opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately did not utter a single word.
Yes, with the Demon God there, how could Liu Lanyan possibly be in trouble?
"It was you, wasn't it? It was you that night!" Yu Jinshuo asked anxiously, his eager expression making him want to grab Liu Lanyan and confirm it immediately.
night?
Liu Xinrong, who had just regained her footing, was startled. What night?
What's the meaning?
Does her husband have some illicit relationship with Liu Lanyan?
Yu Jinshuo didn't care what others thought. Ever since he met the elfin woman in the woods that night, she had unknowingly taken up residence in his heart.
In the dead of night, that light and playful figure would always appear in his mind.
Day by day, the figure did not fade away at all; on the contrary, it became clearer and clearer.
Therefore, Liu Lanyan's dance moves just now made Yu Jinshuo instantly see the two figures overlapping.
Regardless of the occasion or timing, Yu Jinshuo just wanted to know for sure whether it was the same person or not.
Yu Jinshuo reached out, wanting to turn Liu Lanyan's body around so he could see her clearly.
He had just stretched out his hand, before it even got close to Liu Lanyan, when suddenly a burning pain shot through the back of his hand, as if a red-hot iron had been branded directly onto it, so painful that he almost jumped up.
He quickly pulled his hand back and looked down to see that the back of his hand was already red and swollen.
"Yu Jinshuo, what do you want to do?" The Demon God slowly sat up straight in the main seat, glancing at Yu Jinshuo with a half-smile. Clearly, he was the one who made the move just now.
"Lord?" The demon god's words calmed Yu Jinshuo's feverish mind, and he stammered, "I just wanted to confirm whether Liu Lanyan is someone I've ever known."
"How long has Lan Yan lived in the royal city? How come you don't know?" The Demon God said, slowly standing up, setting up a high platform, walking to Liu Lan Yan's side, and asking with a smile, "Are you interested in my disciple now?"
Yu Jinshuo was only a little over a meter away from the Demon God. The Demon God was clearly smiling, but the powerful pressure emanating from him made Yu Jinshuo feel extremely uncomfortable.
The blood flow in his body slowed down considerably due to the demon god's approach, and his heart pounded violently with suppressed tension.
"I can't quite agree with what you're saying, Lord." Yu Jinshuo forced himself to stay upright and didn't give in. He glanced meaningfully at Liu Lanyan beside the Demon God. "Whether she is still the Liu Lanyan we know is still an unknown."
The demon god smiled but remained silent, waiting for Yu Jinshuo to continue.
As expected, Yu Jinshuo pointed at Liu Lanyan and asked angrily, "What do you mean by the large amount of water essence she summoned during her dance just now?"
Most people were taken aback by Yu Jinshuo's words and began to whisper among themselves. Of course, some people had already figured it out and were not too surprised.
"Can someone without any demonic power summon the essence of water? Liu Lanyan, who exactly are you? Why are you hiding your strength?"
Yu Jinshuo questioned her sharply, watching as the color drained quickly from Liu Lanyan's face under his interrogation.
In the end, he still managed to find something to use against me, didn't he?
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Chapter 54: Newlywed Happiness
Liu Lanyan's body trembled slightly, her pearly teeth biting her lips tightly, leaving a white bite mark on her red lips.
Its big eyes blinked incessantly, its bewildered gaze darting left and right, unsure of where to land.
A light mist hung in the air, and she sniffed hard, barely managing to hold back her tears. But anyone who saw her could tell that she was about to burst into tears at any moment.
Yu Jinshuo stared at Liu Lanyan, taking in every single one of her reactions, and sneered, "Liu Lanyan, what exactly is your purpose? It seems you'll have to stay here so I can find out for myself."
Yu Jinshuo's words sounded grand and dignified, but only he knew how much selfishness was behind them.
He wanted to take the opportunity of the investigation to have a proper discussion with Liu Lanyan about what exactly happened to the elfin-like person in the woods that night.
If Liu Lanyan really was the woman from that night, he wouldn't mind taking her in at all.
In the short time it took to talk, the people in the hall had already understood why Yu Jinshuo was acting this way.
The essence of water is something that someone with low-level demonic power cannot use.
It turned out that the fog they had just seen was not a hallucination, but a real phenomenon.