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When Rong Yi appeared in Ouyang Hao's study, it was already late at night. The flickering candlelight cast a tired face behind it, suggesting that comforting Bai Su had taken quite a toll on him.
"Why are you here too?" Ouyang Hao looked up and was surprised to see Yun Tianmo had also arrived.
Rong Yi seemed unconcerned and said, "Since we need to lay everything out, it's better for everyone to be present."
After saying this, he acted as if he were the host and gestured for Yun Tianmo to sit with him at the desk. Noticing there was no tea, he complained, "Ouyang Xuan's Mansion is not very hospitable."
He didn't actually want tea; he just enjoyed getting under Ouyang Hao's skin—a habit he had maintained for many years. After that, feeling it was pointless, he let Yun Tianmo take the lead.
"Before entering the secret realm, I laid out plans to suppress Dream Nation. Master Xuan, are you aware of this?" Yun Tianmo was always straightforward and hadn't considered whether Ouyang Hao could handle such a heavy topic.
He had expected them to discuss Ouyang Zixin's injury but was surprised they were talking about events from so many years ago. Ouyang Hao looked at Yun Tianmo in disbelief, wondering how old he must have been at that time.
Dream Nation had been severely suppressed due to issues with elixirs back then and had yet to recover. Of course, it wasn't that Dream Nation didn't want to recover; the other two empires simply wouldn't allow it. Such a significant matter was actually orchestrated by Yun Tianmo?
Rong Yi waved his hand dismissively. "Don't look at me; it was this brat's plan. I had nothing to do with it."
Although he later helped Yun Tianmo a bit, that was a different story; he had been completely unaware when the plan started.
"Does Sovereign know it was you?" Since Rong Yi said so, it seemed that for the young and famous Ninth Prince, if he wanted to lay out a plan, it wouldn't be too difficult. Thus, Ouyang Hao moved on from that question and got straight to the point.
If Sovereign knew about this matter, it made sense why he sent people to inquire multiple times after Ouyang Zixin's injury and his subsequent seclusion. After all, Yun Tianmo carrying Ouyang Zixin back to the city was hardly a secret among the higher-ups.
"Back then, I personally negotiated related matters with your Sovereign." If anyone else had said this, they would likely have shown some pride in their tone. After all, suppressing an empire is no simple task. However, when Yun Tianmo spoke these words, it felt as casual as discussing whether there was wind tonight.
"Then Xin'er’s marriage proposal back then..." Ouyang Hao was perceptive and immediately thought of several possibilities. He quickly stood up, bracing himself against the desk while intently watching Yun Tianmo’s face, not wanting to miss any hint of emotion.
After coming out of the secret realm, Sovereign intended to arrange a marriage between Ouyang Zixin and Nangong Tuo; it was this Ink King who broke the deadlock at that time.
Could it be that Sovereign had already begun paying attention to his daughter from that moment on?
No, that's not right, perhaps even earlier.
Yun Tianmo nodded. He still remembered that incident; it was merely a matter of raising his hand.
It really was him!
Ouyang Hao was genuinely a bit angry now. With a darkened face, he walked out from behind the desk and stood three steps away, saying, "What a fine Ink King, what a fine Ninth Prince. What exactly do you want to do? Why are you involving Xin'er?"
He had found it strange these past few days; why would the Sovereign care about his daughter being injured? Not only had Nangong Tuo come several times, but even the so-called distinguished guests from Dream Nation had sent people to inquire multiple times. It turned out that this Prince of Cloud Nation had been involved from the very beginning!
"What exactly do you want?!"
The tense atmosphere immediately filled the study. Rong Yi squinted and smiled, ignoring the two of them as he leaned back in his chair, pretending to doze off, as if he hadn't heard anything at all.
Yun Tianmo was never used to being looked down upon. He slowly stood up, hands clasped behind his back, and said, "If I were to say it was just a coincidence at first, would you believe me?"
This wasn't really a question; it was simply telling Ouyang Hao about the matter.
From the first time he met Ouyang Zixin, he had indeed paid attention to this girl, but that was truly a coincidence, wasn't it? His initial goal had always been to win over Ouyang Hao.
As for when his intentions changed later on, even he couldn't quite remember.
Thinking of this, Yun Tianmo frowned, seemingly puzzled by the thought.
"Hmph, coincidence? What about later? Just talking about you carrying Xin'er into the city—where do you place her Virtue?" By this point, Ouyang Hao was already roaring. If Ouyang Zixin had been younger at that time, it might have been acceptable. Now that his daughter was of marrying age, with Yun Tianmo's actions like this, how could she ever marry into a good family?
Virtue?
Yun Tianmo snorted coldly and said, "Going out of the city alone and getting hurt badly in the wild—tell me, which is more important: Virtue or life?"
"This..." Ouyang Hao's head was also hot; he actually brought up Virtue in this context. Just think about it—if Yun Tianmo hadn't carried Ouyang Zixin into the city, with her injuries and torn clothes, there wouldn't be much Virtue left anyway.
The master and disciple exchanged glances; Rong Yi's eyes were full of disapproval, while Yun Tianmo's eyes held more determination and unchangeable resolve.
Rong Yi helplessly retracted his gaze, gently shaking his head and choosing not to pay any more attention, allowing that brat to lead Ouyang Hao into the pit.
"If Ouyang Zixin returns injured, with a significant achievement to his name, what does Master Ouyang Xuan think?" Yun Tianmo stepped closer to Ouyang Hao without any courtesy, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth.
"Achievement?"
Yun Tianmo snapped his fingers, and the door to the study was silently pushed open, revealing a shadow guard who stepped inside.
Another one!
Ouyang Hao felt the veins on his forehead throb; when did Xuan Shi Mansion become so lax, allowing people to come and go freely?
The shadow guard wasted no time, standing with his head bowed as he reported all the findings from Luoping Village—
Luoping Village was a relic from a thousand years ago, well-hidden by those with intent. After a century of turmoil, Mystical Beasts withdrew from Yuhai Continent, and those capable of locating relics also vanished. Thus, Luoping Village continued to exist as an ordinary village near the Capital of the Departed Nation.
That night, all those sent to search for the relics along with the Mystical Beasts had been captured by Yun Tianmo, so naturally, he was aware of this news.
"What if it is your daughter who discovers all of this?" Yun Tianmo was pressuring Ouyang Hao; if he truly cared for his daughter, he would naturally not refuse, nor could he refuse. (To be continued.)
P.S.: The reason Yun Tianmo is pressuring Ouyang Hao is actually for Ouyang Zixin's benefit. However, being somewhat reserved, his methods are always different from those of ordinary people. As for Rong Yi, well, he always enjoys watching the excitement.
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