"Mother, Qier is back."
Upon returning to the main hall, the group heard Su Qi's shout.
"Qier!"
"Master."
Upon hearing Su Qi's voice, everyone's faces lit up with smiles.
"Mother, hug me." Su Qi reached out his hands towards Su Zimo, longing for his mother's embrace.
"Were you scared?" Su Zimo embraced her son, her heart filled with the joy of finding him again.
"Mother, Qier is not a coward. How could I be scared?" Su Qi wanted to say, "Mother, you're overthinking it!"
"Qier, I'm just glad you're back safely!"
Nalan Wenhao and Situ Ruoyan looked at him with joy.
"Master, glad you're back safely!" Li Xiaonuan said excitedly, but as soon as the words left her mouth, her small figure collapsed to the ground.
"Xiaonuan."
"Li Xiaonuan." Su Qi slid down from Su Zimo and quickly checked Li Xiaonuan's pulse.
"She's useless, fainted from exhaustion," Su Qi said as he looked at Li Xiaonuan, realizing she must have been tired from killing the demonic beasts earlier.
"You said Xiaonuan deeply cares for you and wouldn't rest until you came back safely."
Su Zimo said with an annoyed tone.
"Qinglian, take Xiaonuan back to rest!"
"Yes, Villa Master." Qinglian picked up Li Xiaonuan.
"Mother, Qier is also tired and wants to rest."
"Alright! Mother will have Qinghe bring your dinner later."
"Yes! Mother, don't forget to add more meat! Qier has used up a lot of energy today!"
Su Qi had an adorable expression on his face, making everyone burst into laughter.
"I know!"
I'm afraid I'll turn into a little chubby pig if I eat more!
Su Zimo thought to herself, but she couldn't resist her son's pitiful eyes. So when it was dinner time, Su Zimo instructed Qinglian to bring Su Qi some of his favorite chicken legs and pork trotters.
Finally, after paying ten thousand taels of silver, Murong Zeyu was personally thrown out of the gate by Su Zimo.
"Hahaha!" Hei Yunting burst into laughter as he saw Murong Zeyu fall on his butt.
"Su Zimo, you have some nerve!"
Murong Zeyu was furious, but he couldn't do anything to Su Zimo. She was a heartless woman. She had swindled him out of ten thousand taels of silver with that pathetic mechanism. Did she really think money was as easy to earn as picking up leaves?
"King Yu, can I suggest a different line? I, Su Zimo, have always been bold. Today, I spared your life in the Treasure Pavilion out of consideration for your brother, Murong Shaofeng. As for your status as a prince, I don't even care. Close the gate."
Su Zimo didn't wait for Murong Zeyu's response and ordered the gate to be closed, finally getting a moment of peace.
"What? It's all thanks to Murong Shaofeng's face that I'm still alive today. You arrogant woman, I'll make sure to deal with you in the future."
Murong Zeyu was infuriated, shouting at the closed gate. However, he was helpless. The embarrassment he experienced today would be etched in his memory forever.
"Wow! Yunfan, you really can't offend this sister-in-law. Look at that King Yu. Besides our father and my crown prince brother, he holds the most power in our Star Moon Kingdom. Look at your sister-in-law. Without batting an eye, she threw King Yu out of the gates of Mingyue Villa. This is a great humiliation, and King Yu will hold a grudge against you for a lifetime."
Muran Xingchen and Mu Yunfan, who were not far away, also witnessed everything that had just happened.
"If it were me, I would have thrown him out too. So what if he's a prince? In our Star Moon Kingdom, the emperor and the common people are subject to the same laws. This so-called prince, acting like a thief in broad daylight, has brought shame upon our Star Moon Kingdom."
Mu Yunfan was almost applauding.
"Yes! You're right. He has tarnished the reputation of our Star Moon Kingdom."
Muran Xingchen had a somewhat lazy demeanor.
Meanwhile, Yang Qingqing and Yang Jinpeng managed to escape back to Tianmen.
Yang Qingqing was severely injured and fainted at the entrance of Tianmen.
Ji Yu, who had already recovered from most of his injuries, was also there.
"Master, Jinpeng, what happened to you?"
"Ji Yu, help me bring the Sect Master inside first. I'll explain to you later."
Yang Jinpeng hurriedly said. It took him two hours to travel from the courtyard to Tianmen, and he didn't know how much time he had spent with his injured mother.
"Okay!" Although Ji Yu was puzzled, saving the Sect Master was the priority.
That night, Mu Yunxuan and Su Zimo strolled hand in hand in Mingyue Pavilion. The moonlight elongated their shadows, exuding a sense of happiness.
"Yunxuan, the people from Tianmen might come back. We need to be prepared."
Thinking of Tianmen, Su Zimo felt a bit heavy-hearted. She unintentionally got involved in some matters but always ended up being entangled in them.
But then, she thought, haven't I come this far with such experiences over the years?
"Don't worry, Mo'er. They won't cause trouble for a while. As for our defense, I will handle it."
Mu Yunxuan stopped and embraced Su Zimo. "Mo'er, didn't you say you would trust me?"
A trace of coldness flashed in Mu Yunxuan's eyes. He wouldn't show mercy for the sake of their family of four.
"Yes! Su Zimo finally has a man she can rely on." Su Zimo let out a sigh of relief, smiling at Mu Yunxuan, her appearance charming and delightful.
Qingfeng and Jing Huai, hiding in the shadows, widened their eyes in disbelief. Was this their Holy Master? Could their Holy Master also have such a gentle side?
Both of them shook their heads, wearing expressions of disbelief.
As they looked at the affectionate couple in the corridor, Jing Huai couldn't help but think of two words: romantic.
"Hahaha!" Hei Yunting couldn't stop laughing even after entering Suyu Pavilion.
"She threw him out?" Murong Shaofeng also had a smile on his face.
"With Mo Mo's personality, it would be strange if she didn't throw him out!"
He Yunting sat down and poured himself a cup of tea. "Cough...!" He choked on the water as he took a sip.
"Oh dear! It's ironic how extreme joy can lead to sorrow," He Yunting said, wiping his mouth.
"Shaofeng, did you see the frustrated look on Murong Zeyu's face? Have you ever seen him like that before?" he asked while wiping the corners of his mouth.
"All these years, he believed he was superior and probably never considered that he would have such a day. I used to worry about the potential harm Yuwang could cause to Momo, but now it seems my worries were unfounded," he continued.
Murong Shaofeng rarely laughed so happily.
"Don't worry about that! After the Qingshan Festival, you must return to the Star Moon Kingdom. You don't have to worry about things here anymore, especially since Momo is not alone anymore," He Yunting reassured.
He Yunting concealed his amusement and looked at Murong Shaofeng, knowing that Shaofeng understood what he meant.
A fleeting expression of pain flashed in Murong Shaofeng's eyes.
"With you around, I can rest assured," Murong Shaofeng said in a low voice, but his heart sighed. He didn't want to leave, but he had no choice.
"Haha! I find your words quite comforting!" He Yunting couldn't help but laugh. "As for the business matters, you don't have to worry either. You know that many of our products at the Mingyue Villa are self-produced. After the Qingshan Festival, they will be managed at the border. The goods will be delivered to the Star Moon Kingdom on time before the heavy snowfall closes the roads."
Murong Shaofeng smiled back at He Yunting and joked, "That's only natural. I rely on the Mingyue Villa to make a living, don't I?"
"Look, look, even the esteemed Crown Prince complains about being impoverished in front of a destitute prince like me. Isn't your Prince's Mansion already piled up with mountains of gold, silver, and jewels?" He Yunting glanced at Murong Shaofeng, knowing that his friend, once he returned, would have to face another bloody storm.
After all, Yuwang wouldn't easily give up.
"Even if it's piled up like mountains, it still can't match the wealth earned by the Mingyue Villa," He Yunting replied, looking askance at Murong Shaofeng. He knew that once his good friend returned, he would have to face another ruthless battle.
It was late at night, and the lights in the houses on both sides of the street had already been extinguished, except for the Sanwang Mansion, which remained brightly lit.
In a secret chamber, beads of sweat covered Jun Lintian's forehead.
After the black aura circling above his head disappeared, he slowly opened his sharp eyes.
Lately, he had been practicing his profound energy incessantly during the night.
Looking at the Qiankun Demon Heaven Ring on his finger and the Lingxia in his palm, he mixed the two treasures together for cultivation. This method allowed him to advance his cultivation faster, but he had to endure tremendous pain in the process. After studying ancient texts for several days, he discovered that Lingxia was an evil object. If he could cultivate it to the Holy Profound Realm, he would be able to rapidly enhance his cultivation by harnessing the chaotic energy in the Wushan Mountains.
Jun Lintian stood up to take a bath, preparing to rest. No matter how much pain he endured, he was determined to trample those who once looked down on him beneath his feet.
When Jun Lintian opened the door, he saw Su Ziyun standing outside the secret chamber, and his expression immediately turned cold.
"What are you doing here?" Jun Lintian placed his hands behind his back, his face devoid of emotion, and his voice unusually cold.
Su Ziyun looked at his icy and merciless handsome face, feeling a pang of pain in her heart.
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