I looked at Su Muqing and nodded slightly, withdrawing my hand. I understood that Su Muqing had a kind heart and did not wish to see any more bloodshed.
"Take him away and keep a close watch on him!" I instructed the warriors from the Skywolf Clan behind me.
Two warriors stepped forward and escorted Chiyan away. The dock returned to calm, with the sea breeze blowing gently, bringing a hint of coolness.
"It’s over..." Su Muqing looked at me, tears shimmering in her eyes.
I embraced her, gently stroking her long hair, feeling a mix of emotions within me. I knew this battle was just the beginning; the real test lay ahead.
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I held Su Muqing close, feeling her body tremble slightly, as if she were unsettled after weathering a storm. I softly patted her back and comforted her, "It's okay now; everything is over."
"Mm..." Su Muqing's voice was choked with emotion as she lifted her head from my embrace, looking at me with tear-filled eyes. "Qingyun, what should we do next?"
"First, we need to leave here." I turned to Uncle Wang, who was directing others to manage the scene, efficiently clearing away the traces of battle. I waved him over, and he immediately understood and approached.
"Uncle Wang, make arrangements for us to leave right away."
"Yes, young master." Uncle Wang nodded respectfully and turned to organize the vehicles.
"Qingyun, the Crimson Flame Tiger Clan won't let this go easily," Bai Ze said as he walked up beside me, his expression serious. He stroked his beard thoughtfully, his brow furrowed with concern. "Chiyan's defeat will surely alert their stronger forces; we must plan ahead."
I nodded in understanding. "I know; let's leave here first."
Su Muqing glanced at me and then at Bai Ze, hesitating to speak. I held her hand and gave her a reassuring look.
The night wind at the dock carried a chill, while the distant city lights shone brightly, seemingly separated from the corner we occupied. We quickly boarded the vehicles that had been prepared and drove away from the dock.
The car traveled along the empty highway, with the shadows of streetlights flashing rapidly across the windows, reflecting the faces of everyone inside. I gazed out the window, contemplating our next steps. Behind Chiyan was the entire Crimson Flame Tiger Clan; they would not let us off easily, and a greater storm was about to unfold.
"Muqing, how do you feel since your Star-Moon Body awakened?" Bai Ze broke the silence in the vehicle and turned to Su Muqing.
Su Muqing paused for a moment, looking down at her hands. "I... I don't know either. At that moment, I just felt a powerful force surge within me, and then..."
"That force was immense," I interjected, "the Crimson Flame couldn't resist it at all."
"The Star-Moon Body is a legendary existence with boundless potential. You need to train diligently to fully master it," Bai Ze said, looking at Su Muqing with eyes full of expectation.
Su Muqing nodded, somewhat understanding but still confused. She looked at me, a hint of bewilderment in her eyes. "But I have no idea how to train."
"I will help you," I said, gripping Su Muqing's hand and giving her a determined look.
The awakening of the Star-Moon Body meant that the dangers we faced would be even greater, but it also meant we had stronger power to fight back. I knew well that a thorny road awaited us ahead, but I would not back down. I would do everything in my power to protect Su Muqing and safeguard the peace of both worlds.
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I gently patted the back of Su Muqing's hand, signaling her not to worry. "Don't worry, I will teach you everything."
Su Muqing lifted her head, her beautiful eyes sparkling with hope but also tinged with hesitation. "But... will training be very hard?"
"Every beginning is difficult, but as long as you put your heart into feeling and understanding it, everything will come naturally," Bai Ze encouraged gently while stroking his beard.
"I will work hard," Su Muqing said, taking a deep breath and her gaze becoming resolute.
The car drove into a secluded tree-lined path, where tall trees shaded the sunlight, casting dappled shadows on the ground as rays filtered through the leaves. Uncle Wang parked the car steadily in front of a European-style villa.
"Young Master, we have arrived," Uncle Wang said respectfully.
I nodded and got out of the car first, then turned to help Su Muqing down.
"What is this place?" Su Muqing asked curiously as she surveyed the villa before her. The environment was tranquil and rich in spiritual energy, clearly not a place for ordinary people.
"This is our safe house in the suburbs. For now, you can focus on training here; I'll take care of everything," I explained with an undeniable firmness in my tone.
Su Muqing didn't say anything further; she simply nodded gently and followed me into the villa.
Although the villa is located in a remote area, its interior is luxuriously decorated and fully equipped. After settling Su Muqing in, I began to teach her how to cultivate the Star-Moon Body.
The cultivation method of the Star-Moon Body is quite different from ordinary demon clan techniques; it focuses more on the perception and control of one's own power, as well as resonance with Star-Moon Power. I imparted the key points of cultivation to Su Muqing one by one and personally guided her practice.
Su Muqing has an exceptionally high level of comprehension; she grasps concepts quickly and works diligently in her training. Every morning, she rises early to absorb the essence of the sun and moon in the garden, and at night, she meditates in the study to comprehend Star-Moon Power. In just a few days, her strength has made remarkable progress, and she can even manipulate the natural forces around her.
Watching Su Muqing's progress fills me with both joy and concern. I am pleased that she possesses such powerful talent, but I worry that as her strength grows, so too does the danger she faces.
"Damn it! This girl actually has hidden skills!" Meanwhile, in a dark cave, Chi Yan angrily smashed the wine cup in his hand into pieces.
"Young Master, please calm down. We have already confirmed that the woman is the legendary Star-Moon Body, possessing the key power to open boundaries," Scarred Tiger Demon said, trembling as he knelt before Chi Yan, not daring to breathe loudly.
"Hmph, I certainly know about the Star-Moon Body! I never expected such a defiant physique actually exists in this world!" Chi Yan gritted his teeth and said, "They must not succeed; we must eliminate them quickly!"
"Young Master, I have already gathered the clan's experts and we can set off at any time!" A glint of ferocity flashed in Scarred Tiger Demon's eyes.
"Good! This time we will deliver a fatal blow to them!" Chi Yan suddenly stood up, his eyes gleaming with greed and ruthlessness.
A greater crisis is approaching, yet we remain completely unaware of it.
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