“Li Young Master…” Luna called softly, biting her red lip, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at Li Xiaonan in front of her.
The two had left the Underworld Demon Sea for several hours now, with Luna steadily following behind Li Xiaonan as they flew southward towards the sensed location of Ling Kui, seven hundred miles from Xiao Hai City.
“Hmm.” Li Xiaonan suddenly turned around and asked, “What?”
Luna pursed her lips, two blushes blooming on her cheeks, the rosy hue appearing particularly enchanting under the rising sun.
“I… I’m sorry… for causing you trouble…”
Li Xiaonan chuckled, resting his forehead on his hand and shaking his head. “Yeah, it’s quite a hassle. If you hadn’t sealed my memories, it wouldn’t be so troublesome!”
“Um… ah, Li Young Master.” Luna looked up in confusion, not understanding the meaning behind Li Xiaonan's words.
“Silly girl, you’re just like Ling Kui now; you’re my wife. Why are you still calling me Young Master? You should call me husband. By the way, we’re flying too slowly like this.” As he spoke, he pulled out a flying device from the Seven-Level Pagoda.
“Come on, get in.” Li Xiaonan sat down in the pilot's seat without waiting for her response, while Luna remained blushing and dazed.
“Sigh…” He sighed lightly, climbed out of the flying device, walked over to Luna, slowly opened the cabin door, and helped her inside before fastening her seatbelt.
Under Li Xiaonan's control, the flying device sped towards Xiao Hai City.
Curiously observing her surroundings, Luna’s stiff expression finally relaxed as a faint smile crept onto her cheeks.
Li Xiaonan secretly glanced over, a slight smile creeping onto his lips as he softly said, "Nana, I will take responsibility. I will treat you well, and... I like you..."
The aircraft suddenly accelerated, the roar of the engines filling the air.
Luna barely caught the last few words from Li Xiaonan; she wanted him to repeat it, but found herself unable to speak.
The two of them in the cockpit occasionally stole glances at each other, both recalling that enchanting night filled with vibrant colors.
A warmth spread through her body, and Li Xiaonan decided to break the strange atmosphere. He cleared his throat and asked, "How... how have you been?"
"Um... pretty good!"
Another silence fell between them. Li Xiaonan wished he could slap himself; why did he always stumble at crucial moments? It was truly a case of a handsome man with a tragic fate.
"When was Xiao Bei born?"
He couldn't think of any other topic to continue with, so he brought up his daughter.
"September 9th," Luna replied, looking down as she played with her golden curls.
Li Xiaonan swallowed hard and continued, "She... she grows up so fast. Is she usually well-behaved? Does she take after you or me?"
Luna pressed her lips together and smiled. "Xiao Bei is very well-behaved and obedient, but she keeps asking me about you. I don't want to talk about it, so she goes searching through my memories... It's my fault for not keeping an eye on her..."
"Ha ha, Xiao Bei is so clever, Nana. You don't have to worry. Once I find Xiao Bei, our family of three can be reunited. You and Xiao Bei can move in with me. As for the Green Fairy Clan...”
Li Xiaonan scratched his head, pondering for a moment before saying, “Then let’s all move together!”
Luna shook her head. “They won’t agree to that…”
“Then what about you? Would you be willing to be my wife and come with me?” Li Xiaonan blurted out in a moment of desperation, and the wait for her answer felt long, as if several cat paws were scratching at his heart.
After a while, Luna softly replied, “I’m willing... I will give birth to a new queen for Green Fairy Trace. At that time... I will be able to marry you, but…”
Li Xiaonan felt a surge of joy but was choked by her unfinished sentence. “But what!”
“But by then, my power will be inherited by the new queen. I... I won’t be able to help you anymore…”
Hearing Luna's hesitant response, Li Xiaonan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and laughed, “Silly girl, I thought it was something serious. Your husband is quite capable now; don’t worry, I will protect you and Xiao Bei!”
The azure sky and pure white clouds were filled with peace and tranquility, just like Li Xiaonan’s state of mind at that moment.
Yet beautiful things are always hard to maintain. As the aircraft sped by, the sky was split in two by a streak.
“Nana, we’ve arrived. Can you sense Xiao Bei’s location?” Li Xiaonan stopped the aircraft and asked.
Luna nodded. The Green Fairy Clan’s jing Divine Power was formidable enough to instill fear; using her divine sense to locate someone—especially her own daughter—was as easy as pie.
The two stepped out of the spacecraft, and Luna slowly blinked her eyes, pointing towards the distant Mountain Valley. "Xiao Bei is over there!"
"Alright, let's head out," a familiar silly grin returned to Li Xiaonan's face.
The sky was adorned with countless stars, making the night exceptionally enchanting, yet it also carried a sense of desolation, like a cold moon hanging in a quiet mountain.
Hidden beneath the night, Mountain Valley was tranquil and forlorn, resembling a desolate Gobi desert.
Li Xiaonan took a deep breath and shouted, "Xiao Bei! Xiao Bei! Dad is here to find you!"
Suddenly, countless birds erupted from the valley floor, crows filling the air in an endless stream, adding a touch of life and eeriness to the serene night.
Following the direction of the flock, Li Xiaonan discovered that within this Mountain Valley, beneath the sheer cliffs, stood a beautiful estate that appeared particularly serene under the moonlight.
Surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush trees, even the air was filled with a mixed fragrance of blossoms and grass. A lovely little girl sat in an open space of the garden, tightly closing her eyes as if practicing some magical technique.
Behind her stood a woman with a veil covering her face. She spoke softly, "He has arrived!"
Her voice was pleasant yet somewhat cold, as if she were deliberately suppressing her emotions. The speaker was none other than the Ice Maiden.
"It was this kid who caused Evergreen's death." A man dressed in black silently appeared behind the Ice Maiden. If Li Xiaonan saw this person, he would surely jump up and curse—another immortal.
"Yes, Zhao Xianjun," the Ice Maiden replied as she bowed slightly.
Zhao Hai sneered, "Since that's the case, I'll give this little girl a hand. Bing Er, let's just sit back and watch the show!"
He flicked his fingers, and a beam of white light flew into Li Xiaobei's body. She trembled violently, her rosy cheeks flushed bright red. With a flip of her palms towards the sky, she shouted, "Open!"
She slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, withdrew all her True Essence Power, and opened her eyes. With a sweet smile directed at Zhao Hai, she said, "Thank you, Uncle Zhao!"
"Mother, look! I've already broken through to the Heart-Moving Period! Am I amazing or what?"
The Ice Maiden gently stroked Li Xiaobei's head, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes. "Yes, Xiao Bei is really great!"
Li Xiaobei grabbed the Ice Maiden's hand and stood up eagerly. "Then can I defeat that bad guy Li Xiaonan?"
The Ice Maiden furrowed her brows slightly. She admitted that she had selfish motives in nurturing Li Xiaobei, but it was not to harm Li Xiaonan; she only wanted to bridge the gap between them.
Unfortunately, fate had other plans. Not long after she brought Li Xiaobei out, they ran into Zhao Hai and Melt.
Seeing the Ice Maiden lost in thought, Li Xiaobei sighed and said, "I still can't compare to that jerk, can I?"
"Who says so? Our Xiao Bei is quite impressive! However, if you want to defeat that jerk, you'll need some tricks up your sleeve. Come here, Xiao Bei; listen to Uncle Zhao for a moment..." Zhao Hai squatted down and kindly gestured with his hands as he spoke.
Anyone who was unaware of his cunning and ruthless nature would surely be deceived.
"Really?" A glimmer of joy flashed in Li Xiaobei's eyes as she grinned sweetly, looking innocent and naive.
She was indeed very innocent, and there was only one thing she wanted to do at all times: take revenge on Li Xiaonan.
She took the Flying Sword that Zhao Hai had given her and immediately sprayed it with True Essence Power, which quickly refined it.
Melt happened to witness this scene and sighed enviously, "A High-Quality Treasure like that, isn't it a bit of a waste for a Heart-Moving Period girl..."
Zhao Hai shot him a glare and said, "What do you know!"
He then turned to Li Xiaobei with a kind expression and said, "Xiao Bei, go find your father!"
"Okay." Li Xiaobei happily put away the Flying Sword, but a trace of hatred flashed in her eyes.
Outside Mountain Valley, Li Xiaonan shouted a few times but remained in standby mode. He had set several encounter modes, all of which he had dismissed one by one. He glanced at Luna and asked, "Nana, do you think my clothes are messy?"
"You are Xiao Bei's father; no matter how you look, you will always be the most handsome," Luna smiled, encouraging him to relax.
Li Xiaonan scratched his head anxiously, pacing back and forth on the grass and trampling many flowers and plants. He chuckled lightly as he spotted a small figure flying out in the distance.
He excitedly shouted, "Xiao Bei! Xiao Bei! Daddy is here; Daddy has come to pick you up!"
Li Xiaobei froze for a moment, her eyes immediately welling up with tears. She stopped abruptly three meters away and weakly said, "You... didn't you refuse to acknowledge me?"
"How could that be? You are my daughter, Li Xiaonan; how could I not recognize you? Come here; let Daddy take a good look at you—have you lost weight or gained some?" Li Xiaonan squatted down with open arms.
Li Xiaobei furrowed her delicate brows, biting her plump, soft lips, and suddenly shouted, "Dad," as she flew into Li Xiaonan's embrace.
Li Xiaonan felt a weight in his arms as a soft girl, fragrant with flowers and grass, plunged into him. He smiled gently, holding Li Xiaobei tightly and murmuring, "Daddy will never be angry with you again..."
"Daddy, it's so hard; you're hugging me too tightly... Xiao Bei... Xiao Bei can't breathe..."
In a panic, Li Xiaonan quickly deactivated his passive skill, Heavenly Gang Golden Body, and softly said, "How about now?"
Li Xiaobei sweetly replied, "Soft and just right!"
"Ah." Before Li Xiaonan could process what was happening, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen. A three-inch Flying Sword had been thrust deep into his belly, and the culprit was none other than his own daughter.
Just moments ago, she had been a cute little girl alternating between laughter and tears; now she was stabbing him with a knife.
The pain in his body paled in comparison to the anguish in his heart.
Li Xiaonan frowned, disbelief filling his eyes. "Little... Xiao Bei." With that, he felt his strength leave him and collapsed to the ground. Vivid red blood flowed everywhere, splattering onto Li Xiaobei's fair little hands, creating a striking contrast.
Li Xiaobei furiously pulled out her Flying Sword and coldly declared, "Did you think I would still trust you? A big bad guy like you who would even want to harm your own daughter deserves to die!"
"Xiao Bei, what are you doing?" Luna had deliberately stood at a distance to avoid interrupting their reunion. By the time she realized something was wrong, it was already too late.
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