Even with a swift horse, it would take more than half a month to travel from the capital to Qingzhou. She and Cui Ling were not skilled in martial arts, so they naturally wouldn't venture out alone to seek danger; she brought along some Royal Shadow Guards.
Along the way, Yun Zhi Yue thought about many things, but in the end, they were all overturned one by one. She could not accept that Luo Bai was dead just like that. If she said she liked him, it was undoubtedly true; if she said she loved him, it was not entirely accurate. Yet, she had to admit that if this dimension were to perish and only one person could survive to accompany her, she hoped that person would be Luo Bai.
It was all her fault for being so reckless; she shouldn't have let him take risks. By daybreak, they should reach Qingzhou. She and Cui Ling found an inn to stay at and spread the word, hoping to contact Ning Xin, who had been in Qingzhou all along.
That night, Yun Zhi Yue tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. Her mind was a tangled mess, and the phrase "return to nothingness" kept swirling in her head. She decided to open the window and breathe in the night air.
As the hidden shadow guards continued to be knocked unconscious before her eyes, Yun Zhi Yue became alert, gathering Yin Qi from the underworld in her palms. It didn't matter if she died after completing her mission; at this moment, she did not want to die—she needed to find Luo Bai!
In her state of vigilance, Yun Zhi Yue did not notice that she was about to tap into extraordinary powers. The Reincarnation Stone did not stop what was coming from behind!
Yun Zhi Yue unleashed her Mingfu Power, but it was easily caught by someone. Luo Bai! Yun Zhi Yue was so surprised that she didn't notice the Mingfu Power seeping into Luo Bai's ordinary human body without causing him any harm. The Zhu Zi-colored traces at the corners of his eyes had already faded away; Luo Bai was dressed in black, and his demeanor had subtly changed.
Staring at the woman who revealed a smile, he chuckled lightly, "Did I scare you? I'm just seriously injured; after resting for a few days, I’ll find Ning Xin. But I didn’t expect her to spread news of my death so quickly."
Yun Zhi Yue wasn't angry at all; instead, she smiled broadly and said, "No worries! As long as you're alive, I won't be an emperor anymore. We can just wander around wherever we please!"
Luo Bai merely responded with a simple word as he moved slightly.
The next day, when the shadow guards woke up from their unconscious state, they couldn't find Yun Zhi Yue or Cui Ling anywhere and could only return to report back to the palace. Meanwhile, they had already set off on their journey; Yun Zhi Yue hadn't even asked whether Feng Yu was truly dead.
They traveled to a picturesque little town and rented a place to live for some time. The goods purchased from other cities were in high demand here and sufficient for their expenses. Cui Ling took charge of looking after the meals and trivial matters for the master and mistress. This atmosphere was far more relaxing than the deadly scheming back in the palace, bringing a sense of peace.
Once a humble palace maid, she never imagined that one day she would truly live such a quiet life.
In the small courtyard's master bedroom, Yun Zhi Yue lay bare, pinned at the foot of the bed. Her face was drenched in sweat as she broke down in tears, crying out, "What on earth is wrong with you? You never acted like this before—have you taken something?"
The chaotic turmoil on the bed made her feel as if she might die.
As the sun rose and set, silence enveloped the room, and by midday, Yun Zhi Yue had fallen into a deep unconsciousness.
Thus, she could not see Luo Bai, who held her tightly, nor could she comprehend the terrifying power of Mingfu that surrounded him.
"Congratulations, Master. You've regained some strength; at this rate, the reunion of your spirit is just around the corner," came a voice.
Wrapping Yun Zhi Yue in blankets, they finally activated the Reincarnation Stone's vision.
Luo Bai casually played with Yun Zhi Yue's long hair and asked, "Have you found out her identity yet?"
"Um, I've asked quite a few people, but so far no one knows. However, I did hear a piece of news; I wonder if the rumors are true?"
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