Late at night.
In the secret chamber.
Ao Si stood by the Han Jade Bed, gently lifting the white cloth, his deep gaze fixed on the charred body.
"Your Majesty the Empress, I'm sorry... this was an experiment by my Three-Star Clan."
"At the same time, this is also an opportunity for you."
"..."
...
Luo Xiu rested on Yan Huang Star for several days. After fully absorbing the moonlight of Mu Yueqing, he planned to go to Tri-Rainbow State, and then to Divine Oracle Cave Heaven.
These days, he was alone, seeing no one, constantly debating whether or not to find Lin Xiyue.
In the end, he decided to meet her.
After all, regarding Lin Shanshan's matter, Lin Xiyue also has the right to know.
The night before leaving, Luo Xiu personally prepared a large table of delicacies, gathering with everyone.
During the meal, Luo Xiu handed the Crystal Bone to Master Ping and urged him and Lin Tong to guard Yan Huang Star well.
As for the affairs of the Yanhuang Empire, they were entrusted to Wei Qingkuang and Luo Xian.
...
Tri-Rainbow State.
Purple Rainbow City.
In a luxurious hotel under the Shen Luo Commerce Guild.
Stunning Phoenix Immortal sat at the vanity, carefully drawing her eyebrows in front of the mirror.
That day after Wei Qingkuang left, she lifted the Stunning Phoenix Technique, stopped impersonating Li Ruiting, and returned to her original stunning beauty.
In the quiet.
A melodious voice, like a lark emerging from the valley, suddenly broke the silence: "Xi Yue, so many days have passed, how much longer will we stay in Tri-Rainbow State?"
Lin Xiyue slowly opened her eyes while meditating on the bed, her red lips slightly parted: "Let's wait a bit longer."
Stunning Phoenix Immortal pursed her lips, very unhappy, "It's always the same answer, but what exactly are you waiting for?"
Lin Xiyue said nothing.
Stunning Phoenix Immortal sighed softly, "Yesterday, I hesitated for a long time before finally telling Li Xiaoer the truth."
Lin Xiyue asked, "And then?"
Stunning Phoenix Immortal said, "Her father is gone, but most of her family is still around. In the future, they plan to settle in Tri-Rainbow State, and our Shen Luo Commerce Guild will provide some support."
Lin Xiyue nodded slightly, "That's good."
Stunning Phoenix Immortal said, "I actually feel very guilty. Li Ruiting didn't die because of me, but I used his identity."
Lin Xiyue said nothing more, appearing somewhat distracted.
Stunning Phoenix Immortal bit her lip, suddenly stood up and walked to the bedside, looking at Lin Xiyue, she said: "Moreover, there's another thing... we might be in trouble."
"What trouble?"
Stunning Phoenix Immortal said, "Jiang Hongyu's death was known by his father, Jiang Wanli. He's furious and is rumored to be looking for us everywhere."
"Sigh, that old phoenix Jiang Wanli has such a temper. It's actually a good thing we're not going back now. If he finds us, we wouldn't know how to explain."
Lin Xiyue recalled Jiang Hongyu and said blandly, "Jiang Hongyu died saving me."
Stunning Phoenix Immortal's eyes moistened slightly, "It's a pity, he was a good person, though I didn't like him."
Lin Xiyue closed her eyes and said nothing more.
In fact, she had thought more than once about telling Stunning Phoenix Immortal the truth, but in the end, she chose to honor Jiang Hongyu's dying request — to leave a beautiful image of him in Stunning Phoenix Immortal's heart.
Moreover, the reason Jiang Hongyu betrayed was because he wanted to save Stunning Phoenix Immortal.
...
...
Yan Huang Star.
At sunset.
Zhang Yi linked arms with Luo Xiu, escorting him to the Teleportation Plaza.
"Others return home at sunset, but you insist on departing then."
Zhang Yi seemed a bit unhappy, complaining incessantly along the way.
Suddenly, with a twinkle in her eye, she looked at Luo Xiu with a mysterious smile, "Brother Luo Xiu, why don't you stay with me for one night, and sneak off tomorrow morning without telling anyone?"
"Ahem!"
Lao Ba, who had been sleeping on Luo Xiu's shoulder, suddenly started coughing, "I heard that! If you don't introduce some pretty girls to me, I'll tell on you!"
Zhang Yi's expression became fierce, and she moved to grab Lao Ba.
"I'll introduce you to a hen!"
Lao Ba flew off in fright.
Luo Xiu suddenly reached out to ruffle her hair, "Alright, Xiao Yi, there will be plenty of time in the future to spend with you."
Zhang Yi pouted, "Fine then, we'll wait for you at Divine Oracle Cave Heaven."
Luo Xiu stepped into the Teleportation Array, "See you later."
Lao Ba waved his wing at Zhang Yi, "Don't worry, little sister-in-law, I, Lao Ba, will take good care of the Crown Prince!"
"..."
...
Tri-Rainbow State.
Purple Rainbow City.
Luo Xiu walked out of the Teleportation Plaza, aimlessly wandering the bustling streets.
The night in Purple Rainbow City was lively, and even though Luo Xiu walked alone, he didn't feel lonely because he had a bird with him.
Actually, Luo Xiu was still hesitating whether or not to go see Lin Xiyue.
When he saw her, what should he say?
And how should he tell her about Lin Shanshan?
If she knew about Lin Shanshan, she would definitely be heartbroken, right?
Time passed by little by little.
Amongst the vast sea of people.
On the bustling street.
Luo Xiu suddenly stopped in his tracks, his body becoming rigid, looking with a complex expression at the woman in the white dress coming towards him.
The woman in the white dress stopped in front of him, turned to look at the nearby hot pot restaurant, and smiled, "Didn't you say last time you wanted to eat hot pot?"
Luo Xiu chuckled, also turning his head towards the hot pot restaurant named "Longmen Mouth," and said, "What a coincidence. I happened to run into you right in front of the hot pot restaurant."
The woman in the white dress gazed at him, her eyes slightly red, saying nothing.
Luo Xiu's eyes flickered, scratching his head, "Um, Xi Yue… I'm sorry."
Lin Xiyue smiled slightly, "Where in the world are there so many coincidences?"
Luo Xiu looked puzzled, "What do you mean?"
Lin Xiyue said, "Actually, from the moment you stepped out of the Teleportation Plaza, I knew you were here. These days, I've always had people stationed there."
Luo Xiu shook his head with a smile, "So you never showed yourself to block me at this hot pot restaurant?"
Lin Xiyue stepped forward and linked her arm with his, "Is your hand better?"
"Yes, it's better now."
Lin Xiyue: "If I hadn't said it, would you still think it's a romantic coincidence?"
Luo Xiu said, "Man-made coincidences are actually more romantic."
Lin Xiyue said, "Just like you appearing in my life again?"
Luo Xiu became quiet.
Lin Xiyue said, "This is the most romantic coincidence you've given me."
"So?"
"So I'm going to treat you to hot pot."
At this moment, Lao Ba on Luo Xiu's shoulder became a bit impatient, "Oh, come on, you two, saying stuff that Lao Ba can't understand, hurry up, Lao Ba still wants to eat kidneys!"
Lin Xiyue looked at Lao Ba, "Who is this…"
"Hello, Sister-in-law, I'm Lao Ba. Sister-in-law, you're so beautiful, you have the honor to ride me!"
"..."
Hot pot restaurant, second floor.
In the cozy private room.
Luo Xiu and Lin Xiyue sat facing each other, silent for a long time.
In the quiet atmosphere.
Luo Xiu raised his head and sneaked a glance at her, saying, "This shop is empty, business is so bad, is it because the ingredients aren't fresh? Feels like we're being scammed."
Lin Xiyue said with a smile, "This is my shop, it's booked for tonight, not accepting customers."
Luo Xiu's mouth twitched, "Really wealthy."
Lin Xiyue took out a Storage Ring and placed it in front of him, "Inside there's ten billion."
Luo Xiu scratched his head, "How could I accept that?"
Lin Xiyue suddenly stood up, looking at him coldly, "The account's cleared, now we should settle other accounts."
Upon hearing this, Luo Xiu's eyes widened, a bad feeling rising in his heart.
"What accounts?"
"First, bring your head over."
"Oh."
Luo Xiu obediently leaned his head over, taking in her faint milky scent, full of nostalgia.
Her fragrance hadn't changed.
But the next moment, his face twisted.
And Lin Xiyue grabbed his ear, suddenly turning into a shrew.
"Did you call me Bai Haoran? Call me Miss Lin? Helped me for money, right?"
"Luo Xiu, you're getting bolder and bolder!"
"I've been holding back for a long time!"
"I wanted to hit you just now!"
Luo Xiu cried out in anguish, angry, "Lin Xiyue, let go of me!"
Lin Xiyue suddenly locked his throat, grabbing his ear with another hand, "Today if I don't beat you terribly I won't be named Lin!"
"Harpy!"
"..."