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Yun Tianmo's speed was incredibly fast, and the sound of the wind rushing past his ears became a sharp tearing noise. However, he didn't mind at all; he wished he could go even faster. The passage was not straight, with sudden turns and elevation changes appearing at any moment. He dared not let his guard down until he vaguely sensed a different fluctuation in the airflow ahead, a glint of triumph flashing in his eyes.
He found it.
As he emerged from the passage, Yun Tianmo immediately steadied himself. The effects of inertia seemed to have no impact on him; only the hem of his clothes, still fluttering from his previous speed, revealed how fast he had been moving.
Before him lay a lush expanse of greenery, with vibrant trees and grass occasionally dotted with splashes of color. A gentle breeze swept through, bringing with it the fragrance of flowers. The originally enchanting scenery of Peach Blossom Spring appeared mundane to Yun Tianmo, especially the cloying floral scent that made him furrow his brow.
Could he have gone to the wrong place? Was this not Beautiful Scenery Without Form?
Turning around to return through the passage as he had done before, he discovered that the passage behind him had vanished. All that met his eyes was greenery and the essence of spring, and this realization soured Yun Tianmo's mood.
Ding—
A sound came from not far away. Yun Tianmo turned to see what looked like a bell hanging from a tree; it had made that clear and pleasant sound when swayed by the wind.
Since he couldn't go back, Yun Tianmo had no choice but to move forward. If this place was not Beautiful Scenery Without Form, then he needed to find an exit quickly; he had no time to waste here.
Rustle—ding—
The sounds of leaves mixed with the ringing bell formed a natural symphony that invited one to lose themselves in its beauty, especially with the scenery before him. Few could resist being enchanted here. Of course, there were exceptions, such as Yun Tianmo and another person he discovered upon reaching the tree.
"It's you." A dangerous glint flashed in Yun Tianmo's eyes as he recognized the slender man who had appeared among the Mirror Guardians. How long had he been here? He only realized his presence when he got closer.
The slender man turned around upon hearing the voice. His expression seemed quite surprised, as if he had never expected to see anyone else here, especially someone as impressive as the Cloud Nation's Ninth Prince, the Ink King.
Standing with his hands behind his back under the tree, Yun Tianmo glanced at the bell hanging from it, which appeared to have been recently hung. It must have been placed there by this man. Looking at him now, Yun Tianmo realized that he was even shorter than he had appeared in the Mirror Guardian. The expression on his face confirmed Yun Tianmo's suspicion; he had definitely seen this person before, and this person recognized him.
"Who are you?" Yun Tianmo's cold gaze bore down on the man, and his aura suddenly intensified, creating a tremendous pressure that made the slender man tremble slightly. However, he held his ground with determination, his lips parting slightly as if he wanted to speak, but under the pressure, he couldn't utter a word.
As it seemed he was about to collapse, Yun Tianmo finally withdrew his oppressive aura and snorted coldly, "So it's you."
At first, he hadn't recognized him because Yun Tianmo's impression of him was not deep. Moreover, since this person was clearly dressed as a man, Yun Tianmo hadn't considered otherwise. But with this probing question, he remembered that this person was not a man at all but a girl.
"Mo, Ink King." Sure enough, when she spoke, her not-so-pleasant voice clearly revealed her identity as a woman. As for why she was disguised as a man, Yun Tianmo wasn't interested; what he wanted to know was where Yun Tianying and Baike were.
At this moment, Zhao Feiyu realized she could no longer maintain her disguise and decided to stop pretending to be a man. Earlier, under Yun Tianmo's pressure, she had nearly faltered and thought she could get away with it but was immediately exposed instead. Leaning against the trunk of the tree with one hand over her chest and the other wiping the sweat from her forehead, it took her a while to calm down.
"I have seen Seventh Prince and Baike, but after that, I don't know," Zhao Feiyu's voice sounded somewhat weak; it was clear she had sustained internal injuries but was still forcing herself to hold it together.
Yun Tianmo had seen her leave first in the Mirror Guardian; her statement seemed plausible. However, he wasn't going to believe her so easily and pressed further: "What did they say?"
Zhao Feiyu didn't know that Yun Tianmo had seen her encounter with Yun Tianying and Baike in the Mirror Guardian. She assumed that Yun Tianmo was looking for someone just like she had been searching for her older brother. When she heard Yun Tianmo ask what they said, she instinctively replied, "Nothing."
Just then.
As soon as Zhao Feiyu finished speaking, the bell that had been hanging from the tree fell off and was flicked by Yun Tianmo straight toward her. Since she was leaning against the trunk, there was no way for her to retreat; she could only close her eyes and turn her head aside in a posture prepared for death.
The bell struck the Trunk, producing a crisp sound, and the entire Trunk was pierced with a hole, just half an inch away from Zhao Feiyu's neck. It was evident that Yun Tianmo did not intend to take her life; it was merely a slight punishment for her dishonesty.
"You... what do you want?" Zhao Feiyu saw the hole in the tree and felt a lingering fear. If that had hit her neck...
Yun Tianmo coldly repeated, "What did you say?"
This time, if Zhao Feiyu did not tell the truth, her fate would likely not be any better than that of the Trunk.
She naturally understood this. Although she was reluctant, she had previously fallen into Yun Tianmo's hands and knew how he dealt with Sito Rongyan and others. She had not yet found her elder brother, and she did not want to die here. Thus, she no longer concealed anything and recounted the conversation between herself and Yun Tianying after meeting Baike.
"You said Yun Tianying was injured for Baike?" Yun Tianmo's tone had turned icy to the extreme. Fortunately, this anger was not directed at Zhao Feiyu; otherwise, she might have been frozen solid.
Zhao Feiyu mechanically nodded. At that time, Baike had indeed said that Yun Tianying was injured while trying to save her; there was no doubt about it.
Yun Tianying hated Bai Clan more than anyone else knew, so Zhao Feiyu's words shocked him and filled him with rage. What was Baike? How could his sibling be injured for her plan? This was simply intolerable.
Yun Tianmo was angry that Yun Tianying disregarded his own safety and even more furious that Baike dared to accept such a favor. Even if this favor was merely for manipulation, she did not deserve it.
Zhao Feiyu watched as Yun Tianmo's expression grew darker, feeling frightened. However, she did not dare to leave and could only try to minimize her presence, hoping he would leave soon. At the same time, she thought someone might be in trouble; no matter who it was, she hoped it wouldn't be herself.
(To be continued.)
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