Chapter 33: The Whimsical Heart

  Qingfang Hall was the bedroom of Princess Jiumu, Huangfu Mingruo. At this time, this girl who had been overprotected by her brother was looking at the jade pendant in her hand, sometimes muttering to herself and sometimes smiling foolishly. Her pretty face was also full of blushes. She thought she would be mute for the rest of her life, so she avoided crowds and didn't appear in front of people. It had become a habit for her to hide herself, and who would like her if she were like this? But unexpectedly, her chronic illness would one day be cured. She could never forget the joy and tears when she spoke her first words. She, who had been living in the corner all her life, finally saw the light of day again. And all of this was thanks to that legendary girl, who gave herself a chance to reborn and the courage to face the world bravely!

  So she worked hard every day to practice speaking, correcting her pronunciation, just so that she could go out and take a look, no longer stuck in one place, avoiding the strange looks of others. And so, she met her hero in her heart, a beautiful encounter that she would never forget for the rest of her life...

  That day, she begged the prince's brother for a long time before finally getting an opportunity to leave the palace. However, she didn't expect that something unexpected would happen so suddenly. When she was struggling in the water and thought her life was over, that mysterious man seemed like a god, saving her from the brink of death. From then on, he left a mark in her heart that couldn't be erased no matter what.

  Later, she found out that the man who saved her was actually the infamous master of the Crazy Blade Pavilion. Thinking back to his skills at the time, it's no wonder he's one of the new nobles and strongmen of this continent.

  The jade token was also lost during the rescue. Although she gave her heart to the hero, it seemed like she couldn't get even a little bit of attention from him. Alas... Was it because he looked down on her for being mute before? A hint of sadness welled up in her heart, and she didn't know what to do anymore.

  Outside the palace, Prince Huangfu Mingyuan watched her happy smile and that faint worry, clearing his throat to interrupt Huangfu Mingjia's thoughts.

  "Too... Crown Prince, brother..." It's been over a decade since she last spoke, and now her voice has finally regained some color. The girl's voice was still a bit hoarse, but it could be heard that the tone was gentle. Looking at the person who walked in, Huangfu Mingruo was very puzzled in her heart. She didn't understand why Crown Prince brother wouldn't let her get close to that Pavilion Master. How could he say that she was also her lifesaver?!

  "Ming Ruo, how have you been lately? Is your throat still sore?" Walking up to the girl, Huang Fu Mingyuan affectionately patted her head. Ming Ruo was very anxious when she first started speaking, so she practiced day and night, but ended up overdoing it and fell ill before finally recovering.

  "Crown Prince brother..." softly calling out to someone, Huang Fu Ming Ruo secretly hid the jade pendant in her sleeve.

  But how could such a small movement escape Huangfu Mingyuan's eyes? Alas, it seems that this girl's heart is irretrievable.

  "Does Ming Yu really like him?" Even though he had already figured it out in his heart, Huang Fu Mingyuan still asked tentatively.

  All of a sudden, the girl's face turned bright red, her small mouth trembling, unable to utter a word, and after a long while, she nodded slightly.

  His heart skipped a beat, and Huangfu Mingyuan's face suddenly became gloomy. Although the meeting between the two was arranged by them, he and his father had miscalculated this girl's heart. Never mind, never mind, if it was really what she liked, then helping her achieve it wouldn't be a problem.

  "As long as you like it!" This road was chosen by herself, although they had their own push and help, but the road ahead still depends on her own walking. However, it doesn't matter, he will definitely help this little sister walk out a happy and prosperous road!

  Huangfu Mingruo was shocked and raised her head, wasn't the prince's brother always disapproving of her paying attention to that person? Now looking at his meaning, why is he supporting her again?

  Perhaps the shock on the girl's face was too obvious, so Huangfu Mingyuan poked her little nose and said something that moved her deeply. "Fool, because you are my sister!"

  In an instant, the girl's eyes welled up with tears, and she threw herself into her brother's arms, rubbing against him like a spoiled child. "It's great, it's great! Brother agreed!" She was so happy that she wanted to shout loudly, wishing everyone in the world would know.

  But as a sacrifice in the right, can she really have happiness? The tragic fate of a woman is just the ambition and burden of the superior.

  Let's not mention the warm scene between the siblings for now. On this side, after leaving Holy Light City, they directly arrived at Xingyun Empire. If she didn't mind raising suspicions about her speed, she would have already solved the beast tide problems of the other three countries.

  At this time, the light and wildness also slowed down, walking in the Yun Du of the Star Cloud Empire. From a distance, it looked like a family of three with their guards coming out to play.

  Actually, Qing Kuang had her own motives. For such a long time, from the moment they met until now, the estrangement and hostility between father and son, she wasn't oblivious to it, nor was she calm about it. She could be certain that other families' relationships between fathers and sons weren't like this. Looking at them now, the two of them were in a state where neither of them would acknowledge or speak to each other. In the past, she had thought that their blood ties could break through such awkwardness, but now it was clear that she had miscalculated. The demon clan and humans were completely different; "familiarity breeds affection" didn't work at all between the two father-son pair. However, after a long time, if Huì'er were to return to the Demon Realm, how could she be at ease?

  "Mo Jiu You..." She looked up at the man beside her, gently pulling on Xuan Xi's hand, her mind constantly thinking.

  "What's wrong?" Looking at the black and shiny big eyes of his family's servant girl, Mo Jiu Yu's gentle voice warmly wrapped around her.

  "Don't you dislike Yu'er?" As soon as she said this, a pretty face was filled with "sadness", and even her head hung down.

  The man couldn't bear to see her so heartbroken, and wrapped his arms around her, consoling her repeatedly, "How could that be? He's your child, of course I like him!" But as he spoke, his words didn't match the thoughts in his mind. Mo Jue's large hand directly stroked the delicate face of Xiao Feng. What did that little thing have to do with anything? Right now, in his heart, only his family's young mistress was the most important, familial affection? Was that something you could eat?

  It's not just Mo Jiu You who thinks this way, Xuan Xi also doesn't think much of him. At first, he called him "Father" only because of his mother's face, if the situation wasn't stronger than "magic", he wouldn't have opened his mouth even if he was beaten to death. What father-son affection, he has never felt it before. Besides, his affection is only for his mother, no one else, humph, don't even think about it!

  "But you're going back to the Demon Realm like this, I'm really not at ease! What if someone bullies him, shouldn't you as his father stand up for him?" Apparently, at this moment, Qingkong had forgotten that Xuan Xi's identity was that of a demon child. Who would dare bully him? That wouldn't be poking a stick in the hornet's nest?

  "Girl, don't worry, no demon clan would dare to offend him. However, if he's really bullied, that's because he's useless himself!" The law of the jungle is even more pronounced in the demon world than in the human world. If that little thing can't withstand danger, then it's useless to both him and the demon world. It's not that he's heartless, but this is just the survival rule of the demon world.

  "So this is your time to shine! Shouldn't you be protecting him? Ye Er is our son, I couldn't protect him, so isn't it your responsibility now?" She said hastily, her eyes fixed intently on him.

  "Mother, I don't need it!" He can protect himself, no need for this person's help!

  It's really hateful that they can't be molded into useful people! How come these father and son are both so stubborn?!

  "Mo Jiu You, weren't you deceiving me before? If you really liked me, why didn't you like Ye Er? Or are you just not saying it out loud, but actually caring about my human identity?" The unreasonable words had barely left her lips when not only the three demons were stunned, but also Qing Kuang was stunned. Was this really something she would say? Was this still the same proud and overbearing Zhan Qing Kuang?

  Upon hearing this, Mo Jiu couldn't help but want to take action right now and spank her little butt. When had the great Demon King ever deceived anyone? Was this little girl's words doubting him? Why would he care about the identity of a human girl?

  "I'm sorry... I didn't mean to, my heart just hurts... I really didn't mean to..." Her son was being taken away, going to a place she couldn't even set foot in. She felt sad, distressed, and reluctant, with all sorts of thoughts flooding her mind. And then there was this man, the ruler of a domain! A dignified and majestic king, whose power, status, and position were not something she could match, let alone the fact that he treated her so well - it would be an understatement to say he was accommodating. But with feelings like these, if two people aren't on equal terms, can they really last? The more she thought about it, the more her heart ached. However, now wasn't the time for sorrow; first, she needed to solve the problem at hand.

  As soon as they saw the light and crazy emotional downturn, both the big and small ones panicked.

  "What's wrong, don't cry, don't cry ~ I didn't mind you being human, and I like him, this little thing is my son, how could I not like him? I will be very good to him, won't hurt his heart ~" Mo Jue comforted the child-like back of Qing Kuang, he couldn't bear to see this girl cry.

  "If you like him, then go hug him. You've never hugged him before... Other people's fathers would hug their own children." After saying that, Qing Kuang looked at him with expectation, and if one looked closely, the weakness from earlier was gone, replaced by a sly glint in his eyes.

  Hug the child? Let him be the master of a realm, the majestic demon king hug the child? This is a fairy tale!

  "It's very simple, just hug him, okay?" As she said that, she gently lifted Xuan Xi's arm and struggled to pick him up, putting him into the man's arms.

  In an instant, the two father and son stiffened at the same time, their eyes didn't know where to look, and their hands didn't know how to put them. In short, no matter how they looked, it was not harmonious. The Demon King hugged his demon son, which was also a first in the history of the demons!

  Only then did the crazy heart feel satisfied, and with a good intention, helped Xī'ěr put his arm around Mójué Yōu's neck, and happily said, "Look, isn't this much better!"

  The father and son both let out a cold hum, turned their heads away with an air of arrogance, and ignored each other. Seeing their awkward appearance, he couldn't help but chuckle and say, "Alright, alright, let's go!"

  The girl's face was full of smiles, and she intimately held the man's arm, while the man in his arms still hugged a child, just like ordinary people, there was nothing different.

  "Xi'er, want some of this?" Picked up a piece of rice cake, took a bite herself and thought it tasted pretty good, so she quickly shared it with her precious son.

  Xuan Xi's hand involuntarily grasped Mo Jiu You's collar, and he leaned forward, biting down gently.

  "You too." With his arm raised high, Qing also fed a piece to Mo Jiu Yu, who had been dissatisfied since earlier. Only then did he put the rest into his own mouth.

  Behind him, Feng Xiu tightly followed, and was also the first demon clan to witness all of this happening.

  "Tired or not, want me to hold you for a while?" After saying that, Qing Kuang thought of taking Xuan Xi over.

  Dodging the light touch of his hand, the man didn't mind this weight at all. Looking at the happy little girl, Mo Jiu You also smiled and said, "No need, go take a look if there's anything else you like, I'll buy it for you."

  Even on some deserted streets, the heart is still very happy, after all, it's a good start. As their feelings deepen, this person should provide an umbrella for his son! Hope everything goes well...

  Back at the hostel, the father and son duo finally got a break after being stuck together for a day. One was eager to let go, while the other was busy flapping his arms to get down, but ended up getting stimulated by the other's actions again, and went "Hmph!" Who cares! I don't even want to hug you (I don't even want to be hugged by you!)

  At this time, Xuan Xi's heart was still a bit awkward. After all, he had lived with Qing Kuang for so long, and human emotions would inevitably affect him to some extent. Although he didn't yearn for paternal love like human children did, his admiration for the strong also made him care about Mo Yu's opinion of him. After all, they shared a powerful bloodline, and through repeated hardships, he grew more eager to become a demon king who inspired fear and worship.

  Mo Jiu Yu looked at the little thing beside him, tidying up his clothes, and didn't have any strong feelings. It was just that he discovered for the first time that children were soft and had a sweet fruity scent. He also wondered how Xiao Tao had been raised by her.

  "Aren't you leaving?" Although there was a slight sense of unease in his heart, he could completely ignore it.

  "Hmph!" He didn't care at all. When he grew up, he would definitely become an even more powerful and formidable Demon King than him.

  Watching the little thing walk away with a huff, Mo Jiu felt inexplicably puzzled. He couldn't understand this female creature, and now even the child was so hard to comprehend? Look, look, still throwing a tantrum, he should be sent back to the demon realm as soon as possible!

  Pushing open the door, Mo Jiu You directly walked towards the screen behind, just in time to catch the beauty coming out of her bath. With a swift motion, she was swept into his arms, and instantly all the water on her body evaporated. Her sparkling eyes shone with a smile as she gazed at Mo Jiu You.

  Seize the red lips, the man carefully licks and teases, only to recall that the scene from daytime was entirely this girl's trick, she knew he had a soft spot, didn't she? One forceful bite of her teeth, and as expected, a soft whimper is heard.

  "Why bite me?" Her face flushed red, looking at him with a mixture of anger and discontent, her lips were definitely bleeding.

  "Speak! Are you plotting against me today? You little girl, you're quite bold!" With a pinch on her slender waist, Mo Jiu gave her an intimidating look, but her eyes were full of amusement.

  "Not at all, don't you think Huì'er is adorable?" With both hands wrapped around the man's neck, she leaned her body weight on him and pouted in protest.

  "Nothing? I see you're not going to confess!" He picked her up in one swift motion, and he had plenty of ways to "torture" her.

  Thrown onto the couch, she gazed crazily at the man in front of her, carefully stroking his eyebrows and eyes, as well as a pair of eyes identical to Yu'er's. "Mo Jiu You, promise me, will you treat Yu'er well? He has suffered so much with me since birth, I wish I could hug him into my heart and cherish him. Can you understand the feelings of a mother?"

  She raised her small hand on her face, and Mo Jiu also looked into Qing Kuang's eyes, "Alright, I promise!"

  Suddenly, her pretty face bloomed into a smile, and even her eyes sparkled with delight. "Thank you..."

  "Silly girl, we never need to say thank you between us..." This person is the one he wants to pamper, and should get all the good things in the world. Enchanted kisses on those curved eyelashes, tender cheeks, and finally that red lip that was bitten just now.

  Wholeheartedly devoted, what kind of beautiful music can be written...

  Having stayed in the Star Cloud for three days, Qing Kuang felt that time was almost up and hurried to settle things here, so her Kuangsha Pavilion could rise with the trend. However, thinking is one thing, but the body doesn't allow it.

  The next day, Qing Kuang had just opened her eyes when she was tortured by the pain in her body. That man! He said no so many times last night, but he still didn't stop, and it was all her fault for suffering the most!

  "Awake?" Mo Jiu Yu's face was filled with satisfaction as he pulled the person into his arms, the smile in his eyes impossible to conceal.

  "Get out!" She struggled free, feeling that she was in pain everywhere now and couldn't bear to be with this person who was too presumptuous. Her immature body had indeed been overworked.

  "What's wrong, are you angry?" But why be angry! The man was bewildered, completely unable to understand.

  "Hmph! Don't dare touch me for half a month!" She needs to take good care of her body, could it be that's why she can't grow taller?

  "What's going on?" As soon as he said this, Mo Jiu was anxious. Half a month! He would go crazy, definitely go crazy!

  "Who cares about you! I'm getting up!" Her waist... it's all this man's fault, the more she thinks about it, the angrier she gets.

  Even if he couldn't guess, Mo Jiu Yu still dutifully helped Qing Kuang put on her clothes and even massaged her waist. Seeing this, he somewhat understood, but hadn't she liked it last night? Why did she change her mind today? Indeed, a woman's thoughts are hard to fathom!

  Then Xuan Xi and Feng Jiang Mou had been waiting outside for a long time, and they saw that the two of them seemed to be in discord. Seeing his beloved son, he naturally instructed Mo Yu to hold him in her arms.

  "I don't want it!" He didn't want it either, yesterday was for his mother's face, today he says he doesn't want anything!

  "Cut it out, you think I enjoy this?" Just getting a hug from the Demon King is already a pleasure, yet this little thing still isn't satisfied?

  However, when they encountered Qing Kuang, all their protests were strangled, and Mo Jiu Yu reluctantly picked him up. Xuan Xi was uncomfortable with his arms around the man's neck. Qing Kuang finally got what he wanted. Feng Jiang Mou secretly took a glance and then pretended as if he had seen nothing.

  When the glutton returns, Light Crazy will act again. Xingyun, Xiū Wǔ, Lou Nan, in that order, she'll take care of them. As for why Lou Nan is last, it's simply because she personally dislikes him.

  In the same way, groups of demons were also sent back, and the beast tide problem that had plagued the people for a long time was solved. However, the three words "War Light Crazy" were passed down by people, saying that she was compassionate and merciful, saving suffering and rescuing difficulties; saying that she was not inferior to men; saying that she was a genius born to save the mainland; and so on, but the direction of public opinion was overwhelmingly praising War Light Crazy, and it was all beneficial, which was in line with War Light Crazy's intentions.

  But no matter how good the song is, it's not too important to be proud of. Looking at the invitation brought by Lou Yinglan, he was constantly planning in his heart. The first step has been very successful, so next is to give those who are eager for the Crazy Killing Pavilion a lesson.

  "Lou Yinglan, now focus on developing the economy of Kuangsha Pavilion. Make full use of all the industries we acquired before to their maximum extent. As for those hidden ones, don't move them for the time being."

  "Yes, milord!"

  Also spread the word that I will be attending the royal banquet five days later. If she's guessing correctly, people from the other three countries should also come, right? Five days is enough time for them to arrive.

  "I understand." Lou Xinglan took orders and left, but thinking that the dinner party also invited him, it was really annoying. There was still a princess who hadn't been dealt with! To be honest, he didn't like weak women like small lily flowers at all. What he wanted to find was someone who could fight side by side with him, not drag his legs down. Just like the master, who didn't need anyone else to worry about anything, and could lead others as a pioneer. Only then could he bravely move forward without worrying about anything behind him.

  Watching Lou Xinglan leave, Mo Jiu You again chased away the people who were in the way, and then hastily pulled Qing Kuang into his arms, complaining discontentedly, "It's been four days..."

  "Uh, it's only been four days, keep working hard!" Half a month is still far away, she has plenty of patience.

  "Ah..." The big hand stealthily climbed up again, but was slapped away with a loud "slap", and the man's face turned even darker.

  So the resentful Mo Jiu You spent five days in such "bitterness", sometimes even holding hands was not allowed, when did he become so stuffy? The most important thing is that he simply didn't know why!

  On the other hand, since learning five days ago that the legendary girl would appear at Garsaint's royal banquet, it immediately caught the attention of the other three countries. Emotionally and rationally, they should also build a good relationship with the girl. Not to mention the benefits she could bring, if they didn't go, the people of the empire would definitely be disappointed in the royal family. After all, this girl saved their lives and rescued their homes. Even if they couldn't thank her in person, the royal family could. How could a great country not know how to repay kindness? So, for the sake of the people's admiration, no matter what, they had to send someone to attend the banquet at Garsaint. Therefore, what was originally just a royal banquet turned into a national banquet. However, who knew what kind of pride was in the heart of the Emperor of Garsaint?

  When the lanterns were first lit, Mo Jiu Yu thought of accompanying her, but Wu You had returned by then. So Mo Jiu Yu and Xuan Xi could only stay behind to discuss the upcoming coronation ceremony in the Demon Clan. Only Feng Jiang Mou Xun and Lou Ying Lan followed Qing Kuang together.

  Wearing a red robe, walking with a light and proud air, full of elegance. "Lou Xinglan, let's part ways."

  "Then be careful, Master!" Upon hearing the frivolous command, Lou Xinglan changed direction and boarded the carriage of Kuang Xiao's master, heading towards the Imperial Palace.

  Originally, Lou Xinglan wanted to let Qing Kuang be with him together. As long as he thought that his master would reveal his identity tonight, his heart was excited beyond words. From the moment he met his master until now, everything he did was completely incomparable to when he was a prince. Now, this life is what he wants - so carefree and unrestrained, free and at ease. These days were all given by his master, who saved his life and gave him a chance to be reborn. So even if it meant dying for his master, he would go without hesitation!

  While Qing Kuang chose not to walk with him, there was a reason for that. Now, taking advantage of Mo Jiu You and Xi Er not being around, she finally had the opportunity to ask about the situation in the Demon Clan.

  "Hey, tell me the truth, with my current strength, can I survive in the Demon Realm?" Although she seemed carefree and strolled around as if taking a leisurely walk, her heart was actually extremely tense.

  "I don't quite understand what you mean." With Wang Shang protecting the master, of course they can live in the demon world!

  Little did she know, this was exactly what she didn't want. She didn't want to be a weakling, always needing protection wherever she went, and without a man by her side, she would face death at any moment, a burdened existence that she absolutely wouldn't permit!

  "How long can I survive in the Devil's Realm by myself?"

  Looking at the words that came out of his mouth, Feng Xiangmu immediately understood his meaning. It's probably very difficult! But Yi'er is about to leave, and how long can that man stay in the mortal realm? After all, he is the king of the demon realm! Alas... these worrisome things are one after another!

  In the Ga Sheng Huang Palace, a grand banquet was underway, and all requests had turned into preparations for the state banquet. Huangfu Xiang sat in the top position, clinking cups amidst the hustle and bustle, still exchanging pleasantries with the princes of various empires, but it was clear that everyone's minds were no longer on this matter.

  At this moment, an imperial eunuch announced in a loud voice, drawing everyone's attention: "The Master of the Crazy Massacre Pavilion has arrived!"

  For a moment, the scene was frozen, and everyone's thoughts were different. After all, this person was only heard of but not seen, only heard that he had always worn a mysterious mask, never showing his true face, naturally causing people to suspect. However, now that they can see him in person, the information about him in their minds naturally emerges. The Crazy Destruction Pavilion is just a new force that has formed in the past year or so, but it has suddenly risen to prominence, and this small pavilion has actually invaded all the major empires with an unstoppable momentum. By the time they realized it, the Crazy Destruction Pavilion had already deeply infiltrated their countries in terms of economy, industry, and manpower, making them feel like a fishbone stuck in their throat, hard to swallow. It is said that your Crazy Destruction Pavilion has a true pavilion master who is also an alchemy expert, and it is because of "her" elixirs that so many people are willing to risk their lives for the Crazy Destruction Pavilion. Therefore, the status of the Crazy Destruction Pavilion naturally rises, attracting more talents to serve them, even suppressing the Pharmacists' Association, standing unshakeable on the Spirit Hidden Continent.

  Everyone looked at Lou Yinglan with different expressions, except for the girl sitting on one side who was shyly looking at him, her small hands tightly grasping the hem of her clothes, somewhat at a loss.

  "Long live the Emperor! May the Crown Prince be safe and sound!" With a slight bow, Lou Xinglan greeted him simply. Once upon a time, Gao Sheng Huangdi had conferred the title of First Marquis of Kuangsha Hall on her, but since she never showed up, this honor naturally fell to Lou Xinglan.

  Some people naturally can't stand Lou Yinglan's attitude, but who let him have a powerful force behind him that can't be easily offended? So even if they're dissatisfied in their hearts, they can only endure it.

  "Haha, the master has arrived, please take a seat!" He didn't mind that he came later than all the princes and princesses, after all, his strength was evident!

  Lou Xinglan didn't hesitate, walking to the prepared position and sitting down. Throughout this time, Huangfu Mingruo's gaze closely followed her, with a completely childish demeanor, causing Huangfu Mingyuan's eyebrows to furrow in concern.

  The dinner continued, with only one seat empty in the hall. They had all come for that girl, but now they would have to wait a little longer. It didn't matter, after all, that girl was different tonight than she had been before, and no matter how long they waited, it would be worth it.

  After three rounds of wine, the singing and dancing continued as usual. Familiar faces chatted with each other, and Huangfu Xiang took in everything before him, then looked at Lou Yanzhu sitting on one side, before speaking up, "The master has never revealed his true face to anyone, I'm really curious about your age, whether you're married, if you don't mind, could you tell everyone?"

  "Your Majesty is joking, this matter of mine is just a small thing, not worth mentioning." He politely declined, what were these people thinking, how could he not know?

  "It can't be said like that, this good man has ambitions in all directions, but at his age, he should still get married and start a career." Huang Fu Xiang reminded him with an air of nonchalance, but his eyes were darting towards Huang Fu Ming Ruo, the implication was naturally self-evident.

  "Hmph, this Ga Sheng Emperor's abacus is indeed loud enough. If he wants to swallow the Kuang Sha Pavilion whole, it depends on whether they agree or not."

  "Hehe, this noble lord, I am the 15th prince of Lou Nan, and next to me is the 10th princess of Lou Nan. If possible, we can also be friends." A man in a brocade robe winked at Lou Yanlan, raising his cup in a gesture of friendship. However, if he knew that the person in front of him was his ninth brother, who knows what he would think? Recommending his own sister to his own brother, it's simply the most ridiculous thing under heaven!

  Lou Xinglan was also secretly laughing, is there no one in Lou's house? They actually sent a young whippersnapper!

  "Hello, Premier. I am Yun Ran. If you have the chance, please come visit me on Xingyun." The man smiled warmly and spoke with just the right tone, not causing any discomfort to others while also making his presence known.

  "Haha, I've heard you're quite something. In our school of martial arts, we value strength above all else. It's always been said that a beautiful woman should be paired with a hero. Take a look at the princess of our school, she's not bad either. If you really have marriage on your mind, why don't you consider it?" Compared to others, the man speaking was quite straightforward, and the girl sitting next to him was also smiling kindly at Lou Xinglan.

  Watching the situation unfold, Huangfu Mingruo suddenly became anxious, her eyes reddening, and she was on the verge of tearing apart the hem of her clothes.

  Huangfu Xiang's face also sank, do they all want a share of the pie? Hmph, wishful thinking! However, it's not clear who is truly being overly optimistic. So, when it comes to people, if you really want something, first check if it already has an owner, secondly, see if you can afford to provoke this owner, and lastly, if you can't afford to provoke them, how do you plan on backing down?

  Fortunately, Lou Xinglan didn't respond to them, but all his sarcasm and ridicule were blocked by the mask. Looking at the faint smile at the corner of his mouth, it showed that he was in a good mood at this time.

  Just as everyone else wanted to say something more, the imperial attendant interrupted their unspoken words once again.

  "Come down from your lofty and arrogant attitude!"

  For a moment, everyone's eyes became eager, they rushed to get here, wasn't it for this legendary girl? Now finally seeing the real person, 15-year-old Yao Zun, still a dual-system genius, and that powerful beastmaster ability, no matter which point is mentioned, how can they not be excited?

  Even if all eyes are on me, I am fearless, taking firm steps and facing everyone's gaze.

  The girl was dressed in a bright red dress that made her look stunningly beautiful, with her elegant eyebrows, clear and bright eyes, vibrant red lips, and skin as white as jade. Her shoulder-length hair was styled with a peculiar hairpin on the side of her head, giving off an otherworldly aura. Despite her delicate appearance, she exuded a powerful presence that commanded respect. As she lightly touched the hairpin on her ear, it seemed like a deliberate gesture, yet also carefree. The strange pattern on the pin was actually a magical symbol "幽", which had been forcefully put on her by a man while she was getting ready earlier. Thinking of his domineering actions, the girl's smile grew wider, and her radiant smile could captivate cities and nations.

  A voice as clear as a mountain spring water resonated in the grand hall, also startling everyone's spirits.

  "Long live Your Imperial Majesty!"

  If it were said that the former arrogance was a courtesy to elders and friends, fathers would only be polite to Huangfu Xiang. But now, there is probably no one on the entire continent who can make her kneel and bow. With a slight nod, the arrogant continued to maintain a smile at the corner of his mouth, allowing everyone to measure him, and behind him, Feng Jiang Mou also followed conscientiously. If he failed to protect him, not to mention that the blood contract would make him suffer, even the king would have to flay him alive, destroy his magic source, and let him forever enter the Avici hell!

  "Haha, the Light Crazy Pavilion has arrived! No need for formalities, please take a seat quickly!" Huangfu Xiang excitedly stood up and hurried down to greet them. It's worth noting that from start to finish, no one has ever had this honor before!

  "Thank you!" With a perfect smile, she sat down in her own seat under the gaze of everyone else, seemingly unintentionally glancing past Luo Yinglan's direction, with ripples of light flowing in her eyes, and no one knew what she was thinking.

  The smile at the corner of Lou Xinglan's mouth was even more eye-catching, since the master had arrived, he would wait for a good show to come on stage! This scene made Huangfu Mingruo, who had been watching him, feel sour in his heart. Did he also like the Light and Crazy Pavilion?

  Digression

  Three things to say:

  Firstly, Zhuzi suddenly discovered that he had mixed up the names of Huangfu Mingjia and Huangfu Mingruo. If any relatives find out, please inform Zhuzi immediately so that he can correct it right away.

  Secondly, today's update time is a little earlier than usual, and tomorrow's will be even earlier, thank you for your long-term support.

  Thirdly, Bamboo's hand is itchy and wants to write something in the group.

  Finally, love you all, muah~