Dark Lotus Pearl ◆ Ten Thousand Updates
Upon hearing the man's words, Feng Yuxue's expression changed instantly, and a chill as cold as ice emanated from her soul.
"What do you want me to?"
Her sweet and melodious voice sounded calm to the extreme, yet contained a fury that was about to erupt.
If it weren't for the pregnant woman keeping calm, the baby would be healthier. She wouldn't be polite to this rascal, directly poking out his thieving eyes, pinching off his neck and trampling his stinky feet.
Does she look weak and easy to bully?
Those who want to bully her, there are hardly a few left alive!
"Hmm!"
The man nodded slightly, his voice tinged with a hint of mockery, and fell silent.
Just as Feng Mi Xue was about to go crazy, he hooked up his lips and added a sentence.
"I want you, call me 'Old Ancestor'!"
"Cough! Cough! Cough!"
Feng Mei Xue was just about to lose her temper when she heard this thunderous remark that almost killed her on the spot!
"Are you kidding me?"
She said with a huff, as if someone had poured a pot of hot oil on her temper, the flames flew up and burned fiercely.
"Hehe, if you can call it out, this Linglong Lianzhu is yours. If not, let's see if you can beat me first!"
The man spread his hands, and the vast aura on his body was more magnificent than the vast universe, like a high and distant sky vault, which could not be touched no matter what.
Generally speaking, the Linglong pearl in his hand emits a bright halo, even if it is black, it also reveals a dazzling and extraordinary color.
"Go ahead and shout, anyway you're so much older than me, I'm not losing out!"
Feng Mei Xue looked at his playful appearance, but couldn't beat him, so for Ling Long Lian Zhu, she directly gave in.
"Ancestor! Are you satisfied now? Can I have the Linglong Lianzhu now?"
"Good boy, here you go!"
The man smiled and did not make things difficult for Feng Meixue, and the Linglong Lotus Seed in his hand was generously thrown into her palm.
Although it was only a soul, Feng Mi Xue's soul had now become a divine soul, just like a physical body. She caught the Linglong Lianzhu, her hand cold to the touch, filled with majestic dark elements.
This Lianlian Lotus Seed is the most difficult to control, even if Feng Muxue has the other six Lianlian Lotus Seeds, it can only barely suppress the power inside this dark Lianlian Lotus Seed.
However, the man in front of him could play with this exquisite lotus bead at will, and it was conceivable that his strength was against the sky!
"Now that you've called me your ancestor, I have to show some courtesy! Here's a gift for our meeting!"
The man's palm rose slightly, and a cluster of black light gathered in his palm, condensing into a black feathered cloak that gently wrapped around Feng Miao Xue's soul.
If he wanted to harm her, she couldn't resist at all. This man and the Reverse Heaven Evil Lord were not on the same level of existence.
When the black feather cloak wrapped around her soul, she felt that her originally fragile soul was protected by a strong shield in the middle, and she didn't feel any discomfort.
"What kind of person are you?"
Feng Mei Xue looked at the shadow in front of her with a puzzled expression, knowing that he was not his original body, but just a projection.
She had never met this person, why would he easily give her the Lingluo Pearl and also give her such a precious Soul-Protecting Black Feathered Robe?
She was at her wit's end, with too many puzzles in her mind.
"Child, I've already given you the answer! You can leave now!"
The figure of the man gradually merged into the darkness, turning into a stream of light that disappeared without a trace.
Feng Mei Xue's darkness in front of her eyes suddenly disappeared, and she found herself back inside the Xian Die space. The sound of Sheng Ming's worried voice came from beside her ear.
"Master, you suddenly lost contact with my soul just now, what happened?"
"I met a strange man who seems to be the master of that Void Palace!"
Feng Mei Xue gazed at the black Linglong Lotus bead in her palm, and the statue before her still stood upright, but that terrifying aura had dissipated completely, as if it had never disappeared.
She was pondering in her mind what kind of person he was, and suddenly found that his appearance was somewhat similar to Mo Yanhua's!
An incredible idea flashed by like a shooting star.
He said he had already given her an answer, could it be true that he was really her ancestor?
No, if it's really possible, then that person would be the ancestor of the baby in the belly!
The thrill in the Void Palace was something she had personally experienced, and the power of that void shadow was also deeply impressive.
As for Mo Yanhua's background, she re-examined it once again.
Is he really as simple as he seems on the surface?
A small and humble family, yet within three generations they produced a multitude of talents, each one being a god-tier individual. This family is probably not as weak as she imagined.
Whether it's Moyuan Hua's grandfather Moyuan He, his father Moyuan Binghen, or himself, they all exude a sense of unfathomable depth. Just when you think you've understood them thoroughly, they'll burst out with new surprises, leaving you caught off guard.
"Master of the Void Palace! It might be that person..."
Sheng Ming heard her words, pondered for a moment, and muttered to himself.
"Who is it?"
Feng Mei Xue was curious to death in her heart, but Sheng Ming didn't give her a definite answer.
"I also can't be certain it's him, if it really is that person, it's truly too terrifying!"
Sheng Ming said solemnly, "That person is an extremely high-level existence that even he doesn't dare to contend with. His current strength has all been poured into the baby in Feng Mian Xue's belly, just to stabilize the baby's condition, so many times he can't spare any energy to help Feng Mian Xue."
Now Linglong Lianzhu's power is getting stronger and stronger, which also means that his pressure is getting bigger.
"Right, the Phoenix Divine Fruit has a power that defies heaven, but Master shouldn't use it hastily. Wait until Young Master is born and then absorb the power of the Phoenix Divine Fruit, lest the power within Young Master's body becomes too great and none of us can suppress it."
"Ah, I see! Thanks for reminding me!"
Feng Mei Xue felt Saint Ming's sincere concern and a warmth in her soul.
The baby is now thanks to him always paying attention, otherwise there wouldn't be such stability!
"Sheng Ming, this Phoenix Divine Fruit is for you!"
"Good!"
Sheng Ming didn't decline, and took a Phoenix Divine Fruit, which made Bing Gong and Shu Yi both feel envious. However, they knew Sheng Ming's strength and didn't dare say anything.
Two pairs of round eyes were filled with longing, and Feng Mianxue looked at them with a faint smile.
"Shu Yi, Bing Gong, there are three Phoenix Divine Fruits here. You two please help me escort one of the Phoenix Divine Fruits and the Purple Family Token to the Phoenix Family's territory and hand it over to my big brother personally. The other two will be given to you two, I hope you can make a breakthrough."
She remembered that the Phoenix Divine Fruit had seven grains, and Bing Xuan was the closest contract beast to Mo Yan Hua. The increase in strength was also very important. Shu Yi had always been by her side, and naturally, it would not be left out of any benefits.
She kept one for herself, gave one to Mo Yan Hua, another to Sheng Ming, and left one for the unborn baby.
"Master, let Shu'er go by herself, no need for this big ice block to come along! Otherwise, I'll freeze to death!"
Shu Yi couldn't help but shudder when Feng Mei Xue said she wanted him and Bing Tuo to escort the Phoenix Spirit Fruit together, then hastily shook his head.
"Hostess, I can also escort the divine fruit alone. If there's an extra chattering little turkey, it will affect my flight speed. Look at how plump it eats, if it can't fly later, I won't be able to carry it!"
The icy dome's indifferent voice carried a hint of disdain, just like its master, with an air of arrogance in every bone.
"Smelly ice block, who wants to go with you anyway!"
Shu Yi had never been looked down on like this before, and was so angry that her hair stood on end.
"Both of you be quiet, the Phoenix Divine Fruit is crucial. Although your strengths are not low, when encountering a master like Ni Tian Xie Jun, neither of you can handle it. I temporarily cannot leave to go back, so I can only let you two go to the Feng Family's place."
Feng Mei Xue couldn't help but feel a slight headache seeing these two little ones at odds with each other.
"Wooo... Since Master said so, I'll reluctantly go with this big ice block then! Who made Shu'er like Master the most?!"
Shu Yi heard Feng Mi Xue's explanation and flew to her side with a flattering expression, gently rubbing against her palm.
"The mistress has spoken, Iceberg must complete the task!"
The swan proudly raised its long neck, with a body of pure white feathers, like a piece of flawless white jade, full of beauty.
He knew that the mistress's words were equivalent to the master speaking personally. Moreover, the mistress was very generous and even gave him a precious Phoenix Divine Fruit, filling his heart with gratitude.
Although he had to face this annoying purple flame bird, he gritted his teeth and got through it.
"Hmmph!"
Two mythical creatures glared at each other in discontent, then each took something from Feng Mian Xue's hands and carefully hid it away.
After leaving the spiritual realm, they will fly towards the Phoenix family's place and hand over the things to Feng Yumo.
Feng Mei Xue couldn't help but let out a bitter smile, wondering why they just can't get along peacefully!
"Xue Er, are you okay? You don't look very well, is there anywhere uncomfortable?"
Moyan Hua saw Fengmi Xue come back to her senses, took out a clean handkerchief, gently wiped the sweat beads on her forehead, and her voice was full of concern.
"It's okay, I've already confirmed it, and that is indeed what we're looking for!"
Feng Mei Xue's small face, the size of a palm, under the clustering brown hair, looked exceptionally fair. Joyful radiance spread across her cheeks, and her bright eyes were filled with starlight.
"Good job!"
Mo Yan's heart ached as he said, wishing that all her suffering could be transferred to his body, so she could be carefree and follow her heart like before, without having to worry too much.
"I'm not struggling at all, I feel very fortunate!"
Feng Mei Xue's face had a happy glow, her sweet voice was filled with satisfaction.
Her slender jade hands gently stroked her belly, where their shared child was nestled, carrying the treasure of their hearts. Although the process was somewhat arduous, the baby was a hard-won miracle, and no matter how difficult it was, they wanted to bring the baby into the world safely and peacefully.
The baby has always been very well-behaved, and even before birth, he carefully protected his mother. He made her hurt to the core of her heart, and she didn't want the baby to suffer a bit of pain.
Lotus dust and Zi Ling looked at each other with a smile, their eyes filled with deep affection as they gazed at the happy couple.
The crystal car drives through the clouds and mist, with familiar saints guiding the way, making the journey very smooth.
A short distance away from Shen Gu, they saw the originally retreating Di Xie Sect disciples fighting a white giant beast.
It was a gigantic beast with an entirely white body, having three long tails on its back, somewhat resembling a fox, but with a pair of large wings.
Its body is filled with radiant power, like a bright moon shining in the night sky.
"This is the sacred beast Moon-tailed Heavenly Fox of the Night Enchanting Forest! I heard that the Moon-tailed Heavenly Fox loves to devour human souls, although its body shines brightly, but its heart is dark to the extreme. The Reverse Heaven Sovereign probably wants to use this Moon-tailed Heavenly Fox to heal his wounds!"
Mo Yanhua's extensive knowledge and insight quickly identified the Moon-tailed Heavenly Fox in the mist. As for this sacred-looking yet extremely cruel phantom beast, she didn't have a good impression of it.
"We can't let the tyrannical ruler get what he wants!"
Feng Mei Xue blinked her beautiful eyes, and a gentle voice slowly flowed out of her tender, delicate lips.
"Don't worry, girl! That old man has no shame and is always against us. He's lost all face, so we don't need to be polite either!"
Mo Yanhua gently patted her hand, and the chill on his handsome face grew even more intense.
"You stay here and let your husband take revenge for you!"
His clear and gentle voice had a hint of pampering and indulgence, as well as a hint of coldness.
Feng Mei Xue nodded slightly, leaning lazily on the soft couch, her expression as gentle as water.
She trusted him just as he trusted her, loving deeply without needing to say much. With just one glance, they could know what was on each other's mind.
There is an unspoken understanding that doesn't need any words.
There is a kind of trust that doesn't need any guarantee.
A stranger's sleeves rose like clouds, a phantom sound of the magic lute floated before him, his slender fingers swept across, and the sound of the lute burst out of the fog. There was no deadly blade, only the magic of the phantom sound, flowing and wandering at his fingertips, awakening the dormant magic grass and phantom beasts in the night forest.
"Rumble!"
Innumerable demonic beasts charged towards the place where the disciples of the Earth Extermination Sect were, like a swarm of ghosts.
The ground beneath their feet was trembling, and the faint sound of a zither seemed to be coming from nowhere, like a death warrant that made all the wicked cultists turn pale with fear.
"What's this noise?"
Hei Feng Zun Zhe covered his wound, and a stream of black blood flowed out from between his fingers.
The arrow had been coated with a powder that prevented wounds from healing, causing his wound to continue bleeding.
The complexion of the venomous lord was also unwell, and the wounds on his body were not much better than his.
Mo Yanhua's means against his enemies were sufficiently ruthless, originally they thought it was just a small arrow wound, but unexpectedly he actually made such a sinister move.
No wonder he's feared by everyone in town, his coldness and ruthlessness are well-known to all, but his tenderness is reserved for only one person.
"No matter what sound it is, don't come and disturb me, I'll deal with this beast first!"
The blood-colored energy surged from the hands of the Heaven-Defying Sovereign, shooting up into the sky and charging towards the Moon-Tail Heavenly Fox with a momentum that could overturn mountains and seas. Large tracts of trees were shattered, splintered wood scattered all over the ground, and the black tree trunks had scorch marks on them.
"Roar——"
Yuè wěi tiān hú bèi jī nù le, zhēng yǎ de pū le shàng qù yǔ nì tiān shā jun jiǎo zòng zài yī tuán.
Translation:
The moon tail heavenly fox was enraged and fiercely pounced on the Reverse Heaven Evil Lord, entangling with him in a ball.
One man and one beast fought until the end. Yue Wei Tian Hu was struck by a fatal blow from Ni Tian Sha Jun, hitting the tree trunk and losing his breath.
Just as the Inverse Heaven's Lord was about to suck out the blood of the Moon Tail Heavenly Fox to treat Mei Xue Linglong's injuries, he heard the disciples of the Earthly Demonic Sect shouting in panic one after another.
Innumerable hooves trampled them into minced meat directly.
"Save us, Lord!"
The blood and vital energy of Gu Du Zun Zhe and Hei Feng Zun Zhe attracted countless venomous snakes, which swarmed up and drowned out their cries for help.
"Dad, save me!"
Ni Tian Xia Jun hadn't even had time to put away the Moon Tail Sky Fox when he heard Mei Xue Ling Rong shouting loudly, his brow furrowed in concern as he flew over to rescue her.
It wasn't until he slapped a poisonous spider that he turned around and saw the corpse of the Moon-tailed Heavenly Fox had already disappeared from its original location.
In a fit of rage, he used his immense power to blast the fog open. Then, a thread was seen wrapped around the tail of the Moon-Tailed Heavenly Fox as it flew towards the distant sky, and at the end of that thread was none other than Mo Yanhua.
"You stinky little brat, return the Moon-Tail Sky Fox to me!"
The Tyrant of Heaven shouted loudly, and the entire ground cracked open under his roar.
People with a small gallbladder were even directly frightened to death, fainted and became beast food. Mo Yanhua, however, seemed not to have heard it at all, but instead accelerated the speed of retrieving the silk thread.
Just as the evil lord with bloodshot eyes was about to charge over, Mo Yanhua's sharp eyes caught sight of the Hua family group also being drawn in by the commotion and watching from a distance.
"Master of the Huahua family, don't forget our previous bet! I'll leave that old man to you to deal with!"
"You really know how to pick your moments!"
Hua Lengzui curled up her lips, hearing him mention the bet before the three of them entered the Night Demon Forest. He and Mo Yanhua had lost a Holy Beast Crystal Core to Feng Mie Xue, and now that Mo Yanhua had snatched away the Holy Beast's corpse, it must have contained a crystal core, so he was sure to make a move to intercept Ni Tian Xia Jun.
When he saw Ni Tian Xie Jun rushing over, he shrugged his shoulders and a golden curved knife flew out of his hand, blocking his way.
"The corpse of this month's last day is really smelly!"
A strange smoke and flame appeared in his hand, the corpse of the Moon-tailed Heavenly Fox instantly turned to dust, only a snow-white crystal nucleus flew out unstained, falling into his palm.
This crystal core has not been tainted with a single hint of bloodthirsty energy, but is instead sacred to the extreme, filled with soft and mysterious colors.
"Here, take your bet!"
"Haha, this bet is not bad at all!"
Feng Mei Xue held the crescent-shaped crystal nucleus in her hand, and the smile at the corner of her eyes was also curved into a beautiful arc like a crescent moon. The bright halo shone on her face, as if it had been coated with a thin layer of silver powder. Her enticing red lips were slightly raised on both sides, representing that she was in a great mood at the moment.
She felt that with this crystal core full of radiant power in her hand, the dark Lingluo Pearl's power also became somewhat gentler.
The remaining few Linglong Lianzhu powers in her body were mutually balanced, and only the Dark Linglong Lianzhu had no power to counterbalance. This bright crystal nucleus made her feel much more comfortable instead.
However, this little bit of light power is completely unable to contend with the pure dark power inside the Black Lotus Jade Pendant, and can only alleviate some of it.
She knew that only by finding the Luminous Linglong Lotus could she truly solve the problem of unbalanced power.
"If you want to return to the mortal world, after leaving the Night Demon Forest, I will have the various saints send you on your way!"
Lotus dust saw the reverse heavenly evil lord looking at Mo Yanhua and directly turned the month-end Tianhu fox he needed into powder, angry enough to kill people and set fires, but was restrained by the people of the Hua family, with no place to vent his anger.
The followers of Di Sha Jiao, except for Mei Xue Ling Long and Yan Luo Gui Seng, were completely defeated, losing miserably.
This time, Di Xie Jiao has made a big mistake and won't let it go!
He was worried about the couple and had a holy messenger escort them for a while before he could feel at ease.
"Thanks, Lian Chen! We don't know the exit of the spiritual realm either. Let's trouble the holy envoys then!"
Feng Mei Xue looked at Lian Chen and saw that he had already become a steady and reliable person, which made Zi Ling Xuan feel relieved.
It seems that her choice was correct, Lian Chen is gradually maturing, and it's clear that this change is to protect the woman he loves. Being able to make a man who was originally naive and detached from worldly affairs resolutely step into the fiery red dust, strive to transform himself, Lin Xuan is undoubtedly happy!
"Little Phoenix, wait for me!"
Huā Lěng Zuì rode on a large wine gourd from behind and chased up, shouting towards their direction.
Ni Tianxia has the support of the Huajia Sect's master, so he can cope with it. He doesn't need to worry, but there are some things that he knows if he doesn't say now, he might not have another chance to say them in the future.
As he rushed over in a hurry, the crystal carriage paused for a moment. Feng Mian Xue Yu's hand lifted the snow curtain, and she looked at Hua Leng Xiao with some confusion.
"Anything wrong?"
"To be honest, I wanted to tell you that the first time I saw you, I fell in love with you at first sight! I've liked you for a long time!"
His face was covered in sweat, and he looked at her beautiful small face, saying the words that had been stuck in his throat for so long.
"Love at first sight? The thing that's being loved isn't the heart, it's the face. There are countless women in this world who are more beautiful than me, you can fall in love with each and every one of them, just don't come looking for me."
Feng Mei Xue didn't take his words seriously at all, her light voice hadn't lost its calmness because of his words.
It was actually Mo Yanhua who heard Hua Lengxue's declaration and knew that her legitimate husband was here, yet still dared to make a public confession, getting so angry that she clenched her fists with a "crack".
"Little Phoenix, your words really hurt me! I truly love you! Everything about you, I love! Not just your face!"
Her eyes gazed deeply at Feng Mian Xue, her face calm and unruffled, a faint ache in her heart, her voice unusually serious.
Feng Mei Xue simply stared at him, silent and expressionless, her face unreadable.
"You love everything about her, and I am hers too, do you love me or not?"
Mo Yanhua heard his glib words and was so angry that she jumped up, her soft and gentle voice carrying a chill as she spat them out. She took several deep breaths before she didn't directly curse him out loud.
"Here, take this hair and get out!"
He directly flicked out a strand of hair and threw it at Hua Lengyue.
"I was asking Xiaofeng, don't interrupt!"
Huā Lěng Zuì saw that Mo Yan Hua had knocked over the vinegar jar, and he didn't have the mood to fight with her about it. He just wanted to know how she would respond.
Feng Mei Xue didn't say a word, her delicate red lips were pursed lightly.
He kept staring at her, his eyes filled with longing and pleading.
"I'm no worse than that Young Master Yunhua, so why did you choose him and not me? Is it because he's royalty and I'm not?"
"Do you know what I'm thinking?"
Feng Mei Xue saw in his eyes a deep and unyielding light, she had thought he was just joking, but his gaze couldn't deceive anyone.
"I don't know!"
He shook his head, unable to discern whether she was happy or sad. As the saying goes, "a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the ocean", her emotions were not written on her face, making it impossible for him to guess.
"I don't say it, you don't understand, this is the distance between us."
Feng Mei Xue said faintly, her eyes calm like moonlight, as she took Mo Yan Hua's hand.
"I don't need to say it, he understands. What I want is not an emperor, but someone who treats me like a queen!"
Whether he is a king or not, in his heart, she will always be his only queen.
She is the treasure in his heart, making him cherish her even more.
His doting, his care, his tenderness, his overbearing, his deep affection...
He gave her too much, so much that she couldn't count it, and with him, she felt very natural and happy.
Sometimes you don't have to say what's on your mind, and someone will still understand.
No need for explanations, some people just understand.
What a woman wants is simple, it's someone who understands her, loves her. When that one person settles into her heart, takes root and occupies her heart firmly, there is no room for anyone else in her world.
Even if there is another person who also loves her in the same way, what she wants will not change.
Her heart is very small, a wisp of smoke is enough.
"Do you really dislike me that much? Not even willing to give me a chance?"
Hua Lengxue heard her obvious intention to refuse, his mouth was full of bitter taste, and a hint of gloom slipped through his phoenix eyes.
He put down his dignity, put down his airs, and put down his coldness, speaking in such a low and humble tone, just to keep her, but her eyes were filled with the image of another man.
That kind of satisfaction wounded his heart.
"I don't dislike you, it's just that I haven't seen anything in you that I like!"
Feng Mei Xue put down her snow-white silk scarf, gently raised her hand, and the crystal carriage continued to fly.
"I love you! But in your eyes, it has become 'I'm bothering you'."
Hua Lengzui stood in the endless cold mist, suddenly feeling an unusual chill, that piercing pain spreading throughout his limbs and bones.
Not all love has a result, and not all efforts are rewarded.
Some people are lifelong unattainable fantasies.
Some pain is an epiphany you never want to have in your lifetime.
He thought that facing her ruthless rejection, he would hate, be angry, and want revenge, but he didn't do anything.
He just walked step by step into the vast fog alone, with a hint of redness in his eyes, staring blankly at the crystal carriage disappearing into the distance, becoming a blurry light spot and completely vanishing from his sight.
He suddenly squatted down, his shoulders shaking, crying like a helpless child.
The majestic killer king, fell into the quagmire of love and couldn't extricate himself. He would cry, he would hurt, his heart would be torn apart.
An unintentional person, unintentionally moved his heart, but also broke his heart.
He knew he was foolish, but even though he clearly couldn't, he still fell in love.
"Gulu!"
A mouthful of strong liquor poured down his throat, but the more he drank, the clearer-headed he became. The figure in his mind, however, refused to be shaken off.
"It's only when I'm drunk that I realize who I love the most, and it's only when I'm sick that I realize who loves me the most. Every day I miss you so much, but there are too many reasons telling me in my ear that I shouldn't!"
He jumped onto a branch, tilted his head back and downed the strong liquor, clouds and mist surrounded him, making his figure even more elusive.
The crystal carriage left the Night Enchanting Forest very quickly and had an unusually smooth journey. Inside the carriage, no one said anything else.
They all knew that Feng Mi Xue's refusal was the best decision.
If she had given Huā Lěng Zuì a glimmer of hope, he would have been forever trapped in this unrequited love, unable to extricate himself. That, for him, was the greatest punishment.
Mo Yanhua looked at her silent appearance and gently held her in his arms.
They had long been determined for each other, in this life and the next, their world only had each other.
He won't let her go to anyone, no matter who it is.
"Hmm..."
The mist gradually faded away, and the scenery in front of me became clear. The green grass was like a carpet, the flowers were like brocade, and there was a scene of birds singing and flowers fragrant.
After leaving the Night Demon Forest, Feng Mei Xue and Mo Yan Hua bid farewell to the two of them. Under the escort of the Holy Envoy, they left the spiritual realm through a special passage and returned to the mortal world.
Shu Yi and Bing Gong brought the Phoenix Spirit Fruit and the Purple Family to fly towards the Furnace Flame State, while Feng Mei Xue and Mo Yan Hua advanced in the direction of the Flowing Cloud Sea.
The location of the next Linglong Lotus Seed is inside the Flowing Clouds Sea. The vast and boundless sea, who knows where the Linglong Lotus Seed will fall?
The end of Tianyuan Imperial River is Flowing Clouds Sea. The closer to the sea, the stronger the taste of sea breeze.
A long sword flew across the sky, leaving a trail of white light in its wake.
A pair of divine companions stood on the broad sword, facing the summer wind that was already carrying a hint of saltiness.
The sunset's slanting rays stretched out the inverted reflections of the mountain peaks, and the clouds in the sky were also tinged with a faint orange color. The brilliant golden light made the entire world radiant.
The phoenix-like snow seems to be able to see the ocean unfolding before her eyes, white seagulls flying up to the sky, and the sapphire blue sea stretching infinitely into the distance. The breathtaking beauty that makes people linger is a scene she hasn't seen in a long time.
"After another day, we can reach Tianfu City on the coastal border. You've been exhausted for these days too, let's find a village below to rest for a night!"
Misty rain and fog enveloped the delicate body of Feng Miao Xue, looking down towards the lower part, a village could be vaguely seen, with wisps of smoke rising from the village.
Vast expanse of kapok flowers, blooming all over the undulating mountains. A vast stretch of crimson, like a fiery trumpet blaring towards the sky, extending into a sea of flames.
"That's fine too, I'm also getting tired!"
Feng Mei Xue's face revealed a faint smile as she gazed down at the village below, which was gradually getting bigger, and her feet touched the ground.
Winding path, tortuous advance, the road sides are a cluster of tender grass that has just sprouted, with a particularly eye-catching fresh green color. Smoke mixed with evening wind drifts over, and the rustic flavor of rural fields unfolds on her nose.
"Ball!"
A little girl wearing a pink skirt chased after a colored ball and tumbled down.
The soft little feet were tripped by a small stone and almost rolled down from the top of the small slope, scaring the old woman who was chasing behind to pale.
"Be careful, little one!"
The old woman's heart skipped a beat, wanting to rush over to catch the little girl, but her legs and feet were not agile, seeing the little girl fall, anxious to the point of tears.
However, instead of the expected loud wailing, the old woman saw a stunningly beautiful woman walking towards her with a little girl in tow.
There was a tall and handsome man standing beside her, holding a colorful ball with grass leaves stuck to it. The ball had small bells tied to it, making crisp sounds.
"Thank you two benefactors for saving me!"
The old woman hurriedly thanked her thousands of times and said that seeing the little girl safe and sound, she was so excited that tears streamed down her face.
"Niang niang, don't be so naughty next time. The ball fell down and grandma will pick it up for you. If my dear granddaughter gets hurt, what am I going to do?"
"Mother - don't cry!"
On the delicate and tender little face, a pair of bright big eyes, like a pair of black pearls, were exceptionally pure in color. Her small chubby hands wiped away the tears on the old woman's face.
A gust of wind passed by, and the grass underfoot swayed. In the village surrounded by fences, cattle and sheep were driven back home.
The sunset's glow became increasingly gentle, and sparse lights had already lit up in the village, guiding people on their way home.
The place where the light shines is their home.
"It's getting late, if the two of you don't mind, why don't you stay overnight in this small village and continue on your journey when it gets light?"
The old woman burst into tears and laughed, warmly inviting Feng Mianxue and Mo Yanhua to enter the small village.
"Then I'll be bothering you!"
Feng Mei's face had a hint of unspoken softness, and being in this village made her feel extremely relaxed.
After going through so many dangers with her nerves on edge, she was grateful to be alive and well, even more grateful that he had been by her side all along.
Two people walked into the village, hand in hand, never letting go. The old woman introduced them to the village as they walked, and the villagers they met along the way all had a simple and honest face.
Their lives are simple, rising with the sun and resting with the sunset. At most, it's just trivial matters at home that slightly annoy them, every day is plain and simple.
These silly smiling faces have no other complex face underneath, and looking at them makes people feel exceptionally comfortable.
The village is called Mian Village, and at the head of the village there is an ancient kapok tree that has been standing for many years. It is also a matchmaking tree in the village. Many young men and women come to this kapok tree to make wishes, hoping that the old tree will bless them and let their love be like this big tree, growing old together, forever and ever.
The branches of the old kapok tree were adorned with many red threads, which fluttered in the evening breeze like a slender and elegant girl, dancing gracefully against the backdrop of twilight.
"Baby, come here and see what Daddy brought for you today?"
A middle-aged man with a burlap sack slung over his shoulder, his bronze-colored face darkened by the sun. When he smiled, his teeth seemed exceptionally white.
"Dad, what did you bring?"
Little girl saw her father come back, happily ran up to him, her little legs were soft and wobbly. The two small braids tied with a bow, as she ran, they fluttered up and down, the pink bow seemed to be turning into a real butterfly.
"It's your favorite potato!"
A middle-aged man opened a big burlap sack, inside were freshly dug potatoes, still covered with dirt, but that didn't affect the little girl's joy at all.
"Dad, okay!"
Little girl claps her small hands, eyes shining brightly, as long as there's something delicious, she's overjoyed.
Children are always the most innocent, and just a little bit of joy can make them feel satisfied.
Every day, eat well and sleep well, play again, without worrying about making a living, without thinking about love and hate, without thinking about tomorrow. Their world is like the world seen through colored gauze, with a beauty that adults cannot imagine.
Mo Yanhua looked at their warm and intimate scene, her eyes also softly gazing at Feng Meixue's high-pitched belly. She was really looking forward to the baby being born, and then they could live together as a family of three, which would definitely be a very happy thing!
The feeling of home is what she and the baby bring to him, even if the two are now in a strange village, he still feels not lonely at all.
Feng Mei Xue stroked her belly, with the same expectation in her heart as his.
"The kid's dad is back! Come and help me chop this firewood!"
A middle-aged woman with a plain face came out of the house and beckoned to the middle-aged man.
"Two benefactors, come in quickly. Tonight you will stay in my wife's room. My wife and I will sleep together, and our daughter's father can just stay in the woodshed."
The old woman did not neglect the two of them, and excitedly told the story of how Nangnang was rescued to Nangnang's parents. This caused the couple to repeatedly thank Feng Mianxue and Mo Yanhua. Without saying another word, they invited them into their home and treated them with enthusiasm.
A house with white walls and black tiles, outside which there is a courtyard where cabbage and bamboo shoots are drying. The house is very simple, without any luxurious decorations. In the yard, a cotton tree has been planted, blooming brightly, on the door of the house hangs an ancient bronze wind chime, and on the ground, a small colorful pinwheel is inserted at an angle.
The rocking chair for kids and various small toys are all filled with the owner's thoughtful care for the children.
"Niang Niang is our family's treasure, thanks to you all this time!"
The little girl's mother thanked her again and again, with sincerity all over her face.
As a mother, who doesn't wish for their child's safety and well-being? Even if the child trips and falls, it will still ache in her heart for a long time.
"No need to be polite, it's just a small effort. Nangnang is so cute, even if others see her, they won't stand by and do nothing!"
Feng Mei Xue gently rubbed her little head, and the smile on her face was as bright as spring light.
"You sit here for a while, I'll go clean up the house."
The middle-aged woman was very thrifty, tidied up the bedroom, and put on a quilt cover that had been washed extremely clean. The weather has been great these days, she took out the new quilt to sun it during the day, usually they wouldn't dare use it, but today there were honored guests coming, so they brought out the best ones.
The old lady took the children to the kitchen and soon brought out a fragrant meal. Braised beef with potatoes, vinegar-glazed potato shreds, and several plates of local specialties. The family even slaughtered their old hen and made chicken soup to thank Feng Meixue and the two of them.
"It's all just plain food, but eat a little more if you're a kind person!"
The old lady's eyes may not be good, but after a lifetime of observing people, she can tell that the two of them are not ordinary. There is no exquisite food at home, everything that can be brought out has been brought out, just hoping they won't disdain it.
"These dishes all look delicious! Thank you, grandma!"
Feng Mei Xue looked at these delicious dishes and couldn't help but move her chopsticks.
"Xue'er, have some chicken soup first!"
Mo Yanhua filled a bowl with chicken soup and tasted it before handing it over to Feng Mianxue.
"Hmm!"
Feng Mei Xue took over the chicken soup, surrounded by such an atmosphere, the dim oil lamp illuminated one friendly face after another, and her lips also couldn't help but curve upwards.
Mukmin village is not big, and when the neighbors around heard that guests had arrived, they also brought some food from their own homes.
The villagers were very simple and didn't want to disturb them, so they just secretly gave a few eggs to the little girl's mother.
"A guest has arrived in our village, and we have nothing else to entertain them with. You just take these eggs for them!"
"My husband came back from town today and brought fish from town."
"Here are some fresh melons just picked today!"
“……”
Although they were talking outside the yard, Feng Mianxue and Mo Yanhua inside could still hear very clearly. Having seen too many people's hearts being cold and worldly, they did not expect to experience a long-lost warmth in this mistakenly entered village.
"I've already poured hot water into the bathtub for you. This weather is so muggy and hot, taking a bath will help you sleep better!"
The little girl's mother put away the things she had received and walked into the house with a smile on her face.
"Thank you!"
Feng Mei Xue was also somewhat unaccustomed to their enthusiasm, and a faint blush appeared on her absolutely beautiful small face.
"Hehe, benefactor don't be polite, our Mu family's conditions are poor, just afraid of delaying you!"
The old woman washed the melons clean and walked in with a basket.
In Mukun Village, every household has the surname Mu. It seems that they should have moved here as a whole family and lived a quiet life.
Digression
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