Chapter 1076 You Wanna Hit on My Daddy?
âDonât talk yet.â
Mo Wen looked quite edgy. When he approached the group, he waved his hand and cast an energy cover to block out othersâ soul senses.
âWhy didnât you inform me that youâd arrived?â
Mo Wen laughed bitterly. âI thought you wouldnât come.â
âHow could it be?â Mengmeng replied, âAs Iâve promised Nina that I would attend her Coming of Age Ceremony, I would definitely come.â
âThe current situation is a little tricky.â Mo Wen cast a vigilant look about and quickly said, âFollow me to the side palace first, for you may attract many peopleâs attention here. I just learned that the representatives of the Tiger Talisman Royal Family have arrived. Among the forces present, there are a lot of their allies. Zhang Hanyang, there are also some forces whose members you killed last time. If they see you and stir up trouble, I canât do anything to help.â
âSince we dare to come, weâre not afraid of trouble,â Zhang Han replied calmly.
âWellâŠâ
Mo Wenâs facial muscles quivered.
âSo Iâm the only one who is nervous here. You people were all sitting there as still as Mount Tai.â
âWhere is Nina?â Mengmeng asked.
âNina is having a rough time.â Mo Wen sighed heavily and said, âFor the sake of the general interests, our king had no choice but to release that piece of news. Without a doubt, heâs forsaken Nina. In the past few months, some of our resources have been taken, and some of our territories have been occupied. We can vaguely tell that the Tiger Talisman Royal Family was behind this. But they have not waged a large-scale war yet. Thus, we are just waiting to see how things will develop today. I havenât seen Nina smile for a long time. She is hurting. I watched her grow up. My sense of safeguarding the general interests is not strong, so I thought that if you came, you could take Nina to someplace far away and wait until this thing blew off before sending her back. That is certainly a solution. But I didnât hear from you. I was worried sick and had given up that thought. However, surprise struck when I least expected it. Just now, I saw that small boat flying across the sky and felt that it could be you people. It turned out that my hunch was correct!â
âHuh? So this is not what Nina wants to do. She must be very sad.â
Mengmeng became a little worried. âWhere is Nina? Uncle Mowen, why not bring her here?â
âWell, His Majestyâs men are guarding her. I canât bring her here. ButâŠâ After thinking for a while, Mo Wen made up his mind. âBut I can take you to her. Zhang Hanyang, how about I take Mengmeng there and ask Nina what she thinks of my plan? If she thinks itâs okay, I wonder ifâŠâ
âJust go and ask her,â Zhang Han replied without hesitation.
âThank you.â
Mo Wen nodded, feeling touched. He glanced at Mengmeng and said, âCome with me.â
âIâll go, too!â Yue Xiaonao leaped to her feet.
âAnd me, and me! Iâll go wherever Sister Mengmeng goes.â Chen Chuan immediately put down the snacks and volunteered.
âThe female can go in, but the male canât.â Mo Wen looked at Chen Chuan, shook his head, and said with a smile, âYou should just wait here for a while.â
âI wonât,â Chen Chuan said crossly.
âChen Chuan!â
Zhou Fei frowned.
The little boy immediately yielded.
âChen Chuan, just wait for me here,â Mengmeng said.
âHumph.â
Chen Chuan pouted and sat back in his seat.
In the end, Yue Xiaonao and Mengmeng followed Mo Wen through the back door and left quickly.
They hurried to Ninaâs palace.
Along the way, they did not even take the time to admire the scenery on both sides of the road. Ninaâs palace was in the middle area. More than a dozen people were guarding the gate.
After seeing Mo Wen, one of the men reached out to stop him.
âSeventh Princess is about to dress up and do her makeup. Whatever you want to see her for, wait until the Coming of Age Ceremony is over.â
âThey are Ninaâs friends, very good friends,â said Mo Wen, âin their place, there is a custom. Before a good friend is engaged, they must present their most sincere blessings and pray for the friend. They will only go in to say a few words. It wonât hold up Seventh Princess from dressing up.â
After saying that, Mo Wen said something with the Designated Voice-transmitting Technique.
Then, the man in the led cocked his eyebrow and fell silent for seconds.
After that, he waved his hand and said, âIâll give them a quarter. You shall wait here.â
âThank you, girls, go in quickly. When the time is up, Iâll call you from outside,â said Mo Wen.
âWell, okay.â
Mengmeng and Yue Xiaonao ran through the gate.
After passing a yard full of flowers, they arrived at the main hall inside. Four female elves were standing at the door. They did not raise any objections when they saw the two girls. Instead, they even nodded and saluted them. They were only responsible for dressing Nina up. Granting people access was the job of the elves outside.
âNina, Nina!â
Mengmeng ran into the palace and called out, âWhere are you?â
As soon as she said that, she saw Nina sitting in front of a crystal mirror on the innermost side, in a daze.
âSwoosh!â
Hearing Mengmengâs voice, Nina came to her senses and slowly widened her eyes.
She quickly spun around, stood up, then looked at Mengmeng with a somewhat dumbfounded look.
Nina was stunned. Tears glittered in her eyes. Was she so moved that she shed tears? Or was it because she had been wronged recently? Or rather she was touched because Mengmeng had kept her words and come to see her despite the danger?
Perhaps all those reasons were correct.
âOh, Nina, why are you crying?â
Mengmeng ran to Nina, held her hand, and comforted her, âThere, there. Now weâre here, donât cry anymore. I know youâre very sad, but thereâs still a solution.â
âWell, thank you, Mengmeng.â Nina took a deep breath and smiled through her tears. It was her first smile in months. âIâm really happy that you came, but you shouldnât have come. Itâs dangerous here. How aboutâŠâ
âLetâs talk about this later. Thereâs not much time left.â Mengmeng took Nina to the side and lowered her voice, saying, âUncle Mowen told me to ask you if you want to go far away with us. You can come back when the storm subsides.â
âGo far away?â Nina was taken aback for a moment, then sighed softly, âThatâs impossible. If I were to escape, the entire Elf ClanâŠâ
She could not continue. If she were to take flight, what the Elemental Elf Clan would have to face would not be simple.
âThen what should we do? We canât just watch you get engaged to a stranger. Itâs too feudal!â Mengmeng said discontentedly.
âYeah, people on our planet are all dating freely. But you elves are still having arranged marriages,â said Yue Xiaonao with disdain, âIf you get engaged to a scumbag, your life will be ruined.â
Yue Xiaonao talked like an expert. But in fact, she didnât quite understand marriage. She was only 15 years old, while Mengmeng was 13, who was even more ignorant in this regard.
âThereâs nothing I can do about it. Perhaps this is my fate,â Nina said numbly.
âActually, you can come with us,â Mengmeng suggested.
As she spoke, Nina suddenly froze, and her eyes lit up.
âI see!â
âYou have a solution?â Mengmengâs eyes also sparkled.
âWe can abide by the rules and also avoid the worst consequence you just said. This matter, wellâŠâ Nina was still undecided.
âWell, tell us, hurry up,â Mengmeng asked anxiously.
âThe rules dictate that I will choose my fiancĂ© at my Coming of Age Ceremony. We can⊠Well, if Uncle Zhang is fine with this, I can make him my fiancĂ© and go away with you people, then things will all be sorted out,â Nina spoke her thought.
âHuh?â
Mengmeng was stupefied in an instant.
Her expression changed quickly.
Finally, she looked at Nina in a daze and said with a vexed face, âNina, I treat you like a sister, but you want to hit no my daddy?â
âVery well, I understand now.
âHaha.
âSo weâre actually frenemies.
âForget it.â
Mengmeng turned around angrily and was about to leave.
Yue Xiaonao was also stunned by this scene.
âOh my god!
âThis elf princess that Mengmeng has treated as a sister should plan to be her dadâs concubine?â
Yue Xiaonao sized Nina up and said, âThis is really eye-opening for me.â
After that, she turned round to chase Mengmeng.
âHey! Donât, donât go!â
Nina immediately panicked and ran out in a hurry.
She hastily called after them, âThatâs not what I mean. You got me wrong! I know Uncle Zhang already has Aunty Zi. I figure if I choose him, it will be clear that I donât want a real marriage. This way, I will feel safe, too. Thatâs all. Itâs not what you think.â
âItâs too late. Iâm already mad,â Mengmeng said dully.
âItâs my fault. Iâm sorry. Donât be angry. At worst, well, Iâll just leave it to fate. Anyway, Iâm already very happy that youâve come.â As Nina said this, despair stole over her. She began to choke with sobs.
Seeing this, Mengmeng and Yue Xiaonao slowed down their pace.
âHumph!â
Mengmeng bit her lower lip and said, âAre you sure you were just joking? No, Iâm confused by my anger. Are you sure that was just a bad choice of words?â
âMengmeng, we are about the same age. I admire Uncle Zhang very much, but I have never wanted anything more from him. It, it just came out wrong,â said Nina.
âWill you swear?â Mengmeng pressed.
âI swear the words I have just said came out wrong, okay?â Nina herself had calmed down. She looked at Mengmeng and Yue Xiaonao with a pitiful expression, saying, âMengmeng, weâve been friends for so long. How can you not trust me?â
âHuh?â
This question took Mengmeng aback. Her expression stiffened slightly, then she pouted and said, âItâs because my daddy is too handsome. Iâm worried about him. Well, thatâs it.â
âOkay, enough dawdling,â said Yue Xiaonao. âHurry up and think, or Nina will be taken away later.â
âRight,â Mengmeng agreed, âI havenât introduced her yet. She is Yue Xiaonao. You can just call her Xiaonao.â
âHello, Xiaonao,â Nina greeted, then lost herself in thought again.
âWhat do I do?
âSeems that I can only resign myself to fate.â
âI think Uncle Mo Wenâs words make sense. Just run away with us and wait this thing out before you come back,â Yue Xiaonao said.
âNo, that wonât work. In this situation, if I leave, the Elemental Elf Clan will suffer a disaster.â Nina sighed softly and continued, âThe fact that my father has decided to sacrifice me already indicates how grave the situation is. I cannot leave now, otherwise, I will be the sinner to the Elemental Elf Clan.â
âThen are you willing to marry a man you donât know without resisting? What if he is ugly, a playboy, or a jerk?â Mengmeng asked with conflicted feelings.
âPerhaps this is my destiny.â
Nina took a deep breath and said, âIâve advanced to the Yuan Ying Realm. This was supposed to be good news, but it doesnât seem to have much use now. Donât worry, if things really become nasty to a point, Iâll try to escape. But one thing is sureâI canât leave today.â
âHave you made up your mind? Youâll escape after today?â Mengmeng asked.
âIâm thinking about it. At the Coming of Age Ceremony, Iâll only be engaged. There is still some time before I can get married. Iâm just worried that the other party may come from a too powerful force. In that case, the Tiger Talisman Royal Family wouldnât be the only one targeting us. By the way, many members of the Tiger Talisman Royal Family will come here today. You people⊠had better leave first, right? Or you stay temporarily in my palace? If they find out that youâre here, it wonât be easy for you all to leave then,â Nina said, worried.
âGee, stop worrying about us.â Yue Xiaonao said, âMy dad is here with us. What is there to be afraid of?â
Yue Xiaonao knew a little about Yue Wuweiâs strength. With her very mighty father around, she didnât panic at all while she was here.
âButâŠâ Ninaâs expression showed a mix of feelings. Just as she made to say something, Mo Wenâs voice rang out from outside.
âTime is up. Princess Nina, itâs time to dress up. Girls, come out.â
He didnât call out Mengmeng and Yue Xiaonao by name.
As soon as he finished speaking, several female elves at the door came in with supplies. Nina dissipated the soundproof energy cover and smiled at the two girls.
âIâm very glad that you came. You can go back first. Weâll talk when the Coming of Age Ceremony is over.â
âWell, okay.â
Mengmeng nodded in resignation and went out with Yue Xiaonao.
They followed Mo Wen walking away from the palace.
When they were a long distance away, Mo Wen asked in a hurry, âHow was it? Did Nina agree?â
âShe said that even if she were to leave, she would at least wait until the Coming of Age Ceremony was over before looking for a way to do it,â Mengmeng replied.
âWait after the Coming of Age CeremonyâŠâ Mo Wenâs expression changed slightly. Finally, all his feelings turned into a deep sigh.
Generally speaking, the Coming of Age Ceremony of the Elemental Elf Clan would end that very night. It was just a grand banquet. However, when the event of choosing a fiancé was added to it, things would not be that simple. After the fiancé had been selected, according to the rules, the engaged couple would share a bed that night. On the next day, the parents and elders of the couple would discuss and pick the wedding date.
âIs there really no other way?â
Mo Wen was slightly dazed.
His heart ached for Nina.
But now, he could do nothing to help her.
He prayed inwardly, âIf itâs all fated to be like this, then I hope Nina can find a good husband.â
After returning to Zhang Hanâs group, Mo Wen stood there with a frozen expression. He wanted to say something but didnât know where to start.
At this time, Mengmeng sprinted to Zhang Han.
âIt wonât do, Daddy. Nina has to complete todayâs Coming of Age Ceremony and choose a fiancĂ©. Thereâs no other way around. She canât escape before the ceremony, but she said she could flee tonight. Shall we take Nina to leave tonight?â
As soon as Mengmeng spoke, everyone looked her way.
They all wanted to see what choice Zhang Han would make.
âWhatever you say,â Zhang Han said with a smile.
âHuh?â
Mengmengâs expression froze a little. Then, she said tentatively, âCan we take Nina away with us right now?â
âAs long as you want to.â Zhang Han nodded.
His attitude was as clear as ever.
Everyone knew that once Zhang Han promised Mengmeng something, he would never break his promise.
âYou can do it now?â
Mengmeng, however, began to ponder. Her big shining eyes flashed left and right.
Zhang Guangyou, Zhang Mu, Mu Xue, Zhao Feng, and the others all looked at her beamingly, because they all knew that after Mengmeng made a choice, the whole team would be in action.
âWait.â
Mo Wen, who was watching on the side, was frightened.
He said in a hurry, âIf you directly snatch her away, wonât the others blame it all on you? If you take action now, youâll have to face the fleets of many forces outside. The odds of success are kind of low. After the Coming of Age ends at dusk and all the guests leave, Nina and her fiance will stay here to spend the night together. At that time, the security forces will be the weakest, so there will be a higher chance of success.â
One false move may cause lasting sorrow. Mo Wen didnât dare to gamble. If he failed, the situation Nina was in would be worse. Zhang Hanyang and his group would become the target of many forces, too.
âItâs no big deal to me,â Zhang Han said.
Yue Wuwei said lightly, âThe Elf Clanâs Coming of Age Ceremony is the most important ceremony in every elfâs life. If you want to take action, youâd better wait until the ceremony is over. This way, we can get to watch the ceremony and join in the fun. Just as he said, itâll do if we wait until dusk and then play it by ear.â
âOkay, letâs play it by ear.â Zhang Han stroked Mengmengâs head with a smile and said, âDonât worry, your elf bestie will be fine.â
Mo Wen could not speak for a while.
âAt a time like this, shouldnât you be saying these things to me so that I can feel less worried? Why are you ignoring me as if I were the air?â
He felt a little awkward, but the feeling of being moved was much stronger.
He didnât expect that he could make friends with them after a trip to the Lost Continent. He also didnât expect that the ones who would help Nina when she was in a critical situation were also them.
âAlas.â
Mo Wen sighed in his head, âIf His Majesty had half of Zhang Hanyangâs boldness and decisiveness, things would not have evolved to this point.â
To compromise was never the choice of the strong.
âThank you, everyone. IâŠâ Mo Wen wanted to say something.
But when he held a few peopleâs attention, Mu Xue waved at him and said, âThere is nothing you can help around here. Just go back and do your job.â
âHuh?â Mo Wen let out a cry of surprise.
After being in a daze for two seconds, he came to his senses and quietly turned to leave.
âThatâs kind of stung.â
After he left, everyone sat there, eating and chatting.
About an hour later.
âIt doesnât seem fun here.â
Mu Xue glanced around and said, âThe outer area is truly just the outer area. There are no big shots here but some juniors.â
Liu Jiaran whispered, âIt feels like a mere ordinary dinner party. This place is just like an ordinary reception hall. Only the VIP rooms inside are where heavyweights stay.â
However, the guests who arrived here were different from the people on Earth. Some were even blue-skinned, and some even had a dogâs head.
Fortunately, Liu Jiaran didnât say anything about those dog-like people. Otherwise, Little Hei would probably bark at her.
âWhatâs wrong with you people? Why do you always make fun of dogs? Why not use gorillas to insult others?â
âEh? Li Mu is here.â
Jiang Yanlanâs expression paused as she looked at the gate.
What was strange was that after Li Mu walked in, he looked around with his soul sense, but he did not seem to have spotted Zhang Han and the others.
The energy cover Yue Wuwei cast randomly was already this powerful. It was safe to say that he had the ability to play Yuan Ying Realm cultivators like a fiddle.
âHe had brought many of his men here.â
Mu Xue glanced over and found that there were about 20 people, who were all vigorous and dressed luxuriously. Li Mu, their leader, was wearing a formal suit. But it was not a suit that a man wore on Earth. He was clad in a close-fitting outfit with a gorgeous cloak, which was quite eye-catching.
Li Mu had purchased this suit only recently. In the past, the clothes he wore were each worth about 500 to 700 crystal stones. Since he saw how Zi Yan shopped, his confidence suffered a blow.
He felt that, as one of the Eight Great Young Masters of the Cloud Star Area, he should at least have a few luxurious items.
Thus, he spent 2,000 crystal stones on this cloak.
When he appeared in front of everyone in this cloak, he was quite gratified.
âNeedless to say, the feeling of being the center of attention is quite good.â Li Mu felt well at ease at this moment.
It was not that he was poor. There were tens of thousands of crystal stones in his Space Treasure. His total deposit had also amounted to hundreds of thousands of crystal stones. However, the Cultivation World paid more attention to strength. Clothes might be damaged after a fight. Thus, most cultivators had little interest in dressing themselves up. But once one began to care about fashion, he or she would find that those expensive clothes were really beautiful!
After all, those extravagant close could make them look rich and successful.
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