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Mei Shuang stared at Xiao Luo, surprised that he would come. After such a long time apart, it felt as if they were worlds away.
Earlier, Lady Aida was certain that Xiao Luo would return. Although she hoped for it, she still felt uneasy. After all, she had repeatedly gone against Xiao Luo, and last time at Cheng En Temple, she had disregarded their positions and completely severed ties with him, causing him to leave in anger.
Though she had regretted her harsh words and actions since then, it was too late to take them back. Now, she never expected that Xiao Luo would actually come. However, it might not be for her; after all, she was merely Nangong Mo Yi's bait. The real threat to Xiao Luo should be this half-brother of hers. Historically, emperors have always valued their kingdoms and thrones; Nangong Mo Yi's actions were likely a provocation against the dignity of a ruler. Therefore, Xiao Luo's arrival was probably just to address the root of the problem.
Mei Shuang's thoughts were in turmoil, leaving her momentarily dazed and filled with mixed emotions.
At some point, the thick fog in the mountains began to dissipate, gradually clearing. The sunlight pierced through the mist, casting a few rays of morning light at the cave entrance. The cave brightened instantly.
Facing about ten feet away was Nangong Mo Yi, wearing a mask. Xiao Luo stood with his hands behind his back, his expression haughty. As his dark and deep gaze swept across Nangong Mo Yi's masked face, he merely pressed his lips together slightly.
Nangong Mo Yi's gaze also fixed on Xiao Luo's face. Their eyes met, and Nangong Mo Yi felt somewhat uncomfortable under the cold indifference and depth reflected in Xiao Luo's eyes.
Having heard long ago that Xiao Luo was a king among men, Nangong Mo Yi found it hard to dismiss this claim as he succumbed to Xiao Luo's powerful aura; indeed, the light in those eyes was sharp as blades.
He chuckled awkwardly and said, "Xiao Luo, you seem well."
Xiao Luo ignored his question and shifted his gaze past him to rest on Mei Shuang's dazed face.
Under Xiao Luo's deep and indifferent gaze, Mei Shuang suddenly felt unable to look him in the eye. She lowered her gaze; for some reason, her heart raced erratically.
Suddenly, the Dragon Python in the cave began to stir restlessly, its towering body swaying from side to side as if eager to leap or startled by something.
Nangong Mo Yi turned around and noticed the situation change on his face. He quickly blew into his Black Flute.
The sharp sound of the flute seemed to warn the Dragon Python. Finally calming down, the restless creature remained alert.
After a moment of contemplation, Nangong Mo Yi's expression darkened ominously as he coldly addressed Lady Aida beside Mei Shuang, "You better not entertain any ill intentions; otherwise, you and your son will have no place to be buried."
Lady Aida suddenly pulled Mei Shuang closer while pressing a dagger against her neck. With an indifferent expression, she replied, "I don't understand what you're saying! It's your turn to act now; why are you hesitating? Use your success to exchange for what you need. If you can't defeat this emperor, I'll kill her!"
As Lady Aida spoke, Mei Shuang suddenly felt a gentle pressure where Lady Aida held her waist; instantly, it felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders.
She raised her gaze to meet Lady Aida's eyes, and the fleeting expression was enough for her to understand, filling her with gratitude.
Nangong Mo Yi was not foolish; he scoffed at Lady Aida's words, "What? Do you want to reap the benefits of someone else's labor? You overestimate yourself! Look—"
Lady Aida turned to look behind Nangong Mo Yi, and her face changed instantly as she exclaimed, "Zheng Yi?"
Zheng Yi was firmly held by a man in black, lifted into the air, seemingly about to be thrown onto the rocks, while Zheng Yi struggled futilely.
Nangong Mo Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and sneered at the pale-faced Lady Aida, "Do you think your tricks can fool me? It's a pity that this young child, despite having your Meizu's divine power, lacks strength. You want him to secretly control my Dragon Python? I would like to ask you what your intentions are."
Lady Aida's eyes were filled only with the sight of Zheng Yi struggling helplessly in mid-air. She decisively pushed Mei Shuang aside, brandishing the dagger in her hand, her maternal instincts causing her eyes to redden instantly. "If you dare to harm my son in any way, I will never let you off easily!"
Seeing Lady Aida's drastic change in expression, Nangong Mo Yi knew he had grasped her weakness. He coldly snorted, "Don't forget our earlier agreement. Our common enemy is right before us. If you do not join forces with me, falling into the hands of the Empress of the Great Qin Empire will surely lead to your doom as well. It would be better to take a gamble; perhaps there is still a chance for survival!"
Lady Aida looked at Xiao Luo. Facing Xiao Luo's somewhat puzzled gaze, tears suddenly filled her eyes. Through the glistening tears, one could clearly see the hatred within. She gritted her teeth and said, "That's right; I am the last descendant of Meizu... Since the day the Xiao Clan took control of Great Qin, our Meizu has been destined for extermination. Xiao Luo, today you will pay for your ancestors' cruelty! Look at my sword!"
Lady Aida lunged at Xiao Luo with her dagger as if she had gone mad. However, Xiao Luo remained unmoved. Mei Shuang was taken aback and could no longer pretend; she stood up to block the attack. "No—"
Lady Aida did not expect an unexpected obstacle; she reacted quickly and forcefully pushed Mei Shuang aside, aiming the dagger directly at Xiao Luo's chest.
In a flash, Mei Shuang gasped in shock but did not anticipate that just as the dagger was about to reach Xiao Luo, it was deflected by a flying hidden weapon that struck it sideways. Lady Aida let out a cry of pain as her body was propelled toward Xiao Luo's back.
The man in black holding Zheng Yi was caught off guard and had no choice but to throw Zheng Yi forward in response to the sudden dagger attack. Lady Aida had anticipated this; as she retracted her dagger, she caught Zheng Yi mid-air and rolled on the ground several times until she reached the cave entrance, escaping Nangong Mo Yi's control.
Watching the situation change rapidly before his eyes, Nangong Mo Yi's expression shifted dramatically. The Black Flute in his hand emitted a sharp whistling sound, and instantly his Dragon Python behind him became excited as if it had been injected with adrenaline.
Nangong Mo Yi waved his hands forward, and those Dragon Pythons began writhing their massive bodies toward the people inside the cave.
Just as he spoke, Lady Aida had already pulled several pills from her sleeve and fed them to Zheng Yi. "Zheng Yi, hurry!"
As those Dragon Pythons were about to pounce on the people inside the cave, suddenly a faint "chirping" sound echoed from within—sometimes slow and sometimes fast, sometimes strong and sometimes weak. This sound caused the Dragon Pythons to halt their attack immediately and become restless.
Everyone was astonished, staring at the source of the sound. Zheng Yi cupped his hands around his lips, and the voice was coming from his mouth. As the sound changed, his eyes seemed to slowly turn red, resembling the eyes of a beast more and more...
This astonishing transformation left everyone in shock; they never expected the legendary Meizu People to possess such power.
Nangong Mo Yi also appeared flustered. He had never thought that the power of the Meizu People would surpass his own years of training. He once again blew into the Black Flute, and as the sound changed, the Dragon Pythons began to stir restlessly. However, influenced by Zheng Yi's voice, they momentarily became confused, even spinning in place. A few agitated ones began to strike their tails against the cave walls, creating a dull echo within.
What followed was even more unbelievable. Zheng Yi's voice attracted nearby Dragon Pythons, making the already large cave feel somewhat cramped. Finally, under some influence of Zheng Yi's voice, those Dragon Pythons began to fight each other...
The battle between these colossal creatures was nothing short of breathtaking; the scene before them was extremely bloody, causing everyone to feel a chill of fear.
Nangong Mo Yi was taken aback; the Black Flute in his hand had already begun to lose its effectiveness. Realizing the situation was dire, he swiftly lunged toward Mei Shuang, who stood dumbfounded nearby.
Mei Shuang closed her eyes, thinking to herself that her life was over.
Suddenly, a sharp wind rushed past her ears. After hearing a scream, she opened her eyes to see a figure in a black robe standing in front of her—Xiao Luo's robe had just brushed by her.
Not far away, Nangong Mo Yi sat on the ground, clutching his bloodied hand and unable to move.
Chu Xiruo stepped forward and securely bound Nangong Mo Yi.
Just as she was about to speak, something bloody flew towards her. A pair of sapphire snake eyes stared directly at her. Mei Shuang suddenly felt darkness enveloping her vision and fainted on the spot...
"Your Majesty, she has been taking medicine for several days now; why hasn't she woken up yet?"
After a pause, the voice cautiously continued, "Your Majesty, perhaps we should return; I will inform you when she awakens."
Upon hearing this voice, Mei Shuang immediately recognized who it was. She kept her eyes closed and remained calm.
Before figuring out how to face Xiao Luo with all sorts of thoughts in mind, it was better for her to pretend to be dead for now.
After a moment, as the footsteps faded away, she was sure that no one was around, and only then did she slowly open her eyes.
The Rosewood bed, the embroidered quilt, and even the Pearl Curtain in front of the bed—all remained unchanged, just as they were before she left.
Everything before her stirred up long-buried memories; the splendor of the back garden and everything in it... After a long while, she sighed deeply, "The past is like smoke, impossible to chase..."
"Impossible to chase? Then what should be done?"
The low voice instantly pulled Mei Shuang back from her distant thoughts. She froze in place, not daring to turn around, her heart beginning to race uncontrollably.
This woman had been awake for a long time but pretended to be asleep. Now, seeing her anxious demeanor, Xiao Luo felt a surge of anger rising within.
If it weren't for her fortunate timing in arriving just in time, would she still have her life? Now that she had miraculously survived, how could she casually say something like "the past is impossible to chase"?
After a moment of silence, realizing the displeasure in Sovereign's tone, Mei Shuang had no choice but to get off the bed. She didn't dare to look at Xiao Luo's expression and respectfully knelt down. "Your Majesty... thank you for saving my life..."
Even she could hear the dryness in her own words. However, beyond that, she truly didn't know what else to say.
Xiao Luo glanced at the kneeling Mei Shuang, turned around to sit down, and began to sip tea without responding or allowing her to rise.
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