Chapter 1496 1356 Countless Soul-binding Dream

Chapter 1496: Chapter 1356: Countless Soul-binding Dream Tethers Chapter 1496: Chapter 1356: Countless Soul-binding Dream Tethers “Hmph, why did you only come now!” Ye Qingzi, in Chu Mu’s arms, couldn’t maintain her composure and completely acted like a coquettish young wife, her heart full of sweetness yet still voicing complaints.

Chu Mu grinned, not knowing quite what to say.

Holding her soft, familiar body, Chu Mu felt an unprecedented calmness in his mood.

For a long time, Chu Mu had been accustomed to being alone, and Ye Qingzi’s presence gradually helped him emerge from solitude. Her constant companionship and understanding made Chu Mu feel as though she lived inside his heart, and he grew very unaccustomed to being apart from her suddenly.

Chu Mu had been with Ye Qingzi for many years, and their affection had not diminished with time but had grown stronger. Before, the separations hadn’t affected him much, but this time the separation felt particularly intense. Originally, Chu Mu had planned to stay in Wupan Continent a while longer, but unable to calm his restless spirit, he ultimately decided to return Ning Man’er and then came immediately to see Ye Qingzi.

Finally seeing her, Chu Mu wasn’t sure if it was her advancement in cultivation or the effect of a brief separation enhancing affection like a new marriage, but upon seeing Ye Qingzi, Chu Mu still felt his heart pound intensely for this woman, so familiar she couldn’t be more familiar.

Chu Mu embraced her, quietly inhaling the fragrance emanating from her body.

Suddenly, Chu Mu felt a surge of anger coming from not far away!

Now at an immortal level, Chu Mu’s sensory abilities were extremely strong; he could capture even the slightest unfriendly gaze.

Chu Mu lifted his gaze and saw at the end of the flower-lined path, Han Erxing’s sharp eyes staring right at him.

“How is it this guy!” Han Erxing threw a bunch of brightly red flowers to the side, his face showing unmasked annoyance!

Han Erxing recognized this man holding Ye Qingzi; he was the same nameless pawn Lady Yu had kept behind alone yesterday!

Chu Mu also recognized Han Erxing, meeting his angry stare with a calm look.

Ye Qingzi in his arms hadn’t noticed Han Erxing was still around, her heart already filled with Chu Mu’s familiar and comforting embrace. She slowly tilted her face up, her slender arms wrapping around Chu Mu’s neck, and kissed him willingly.

Chu Mu realized Han Erxing’s intention, his lips curving up, ignoring the glaring anger, and slowly lowered his head to gently taste Ye Qingzi’s soft lips.

At the end of the path, Han Erxing, seeing these two people embracing and kissing in front of him, especially the mocking smile of that man, was reminiscent of the triumphant look Huang Yufei had yesterday!

Han Erxing’s entire face darkened, his body radiating intense anger as he turned and left!

…

This kiss, so slow and tentative, initially light and fleeting, displaying not just his familiarity with her but also Ye Qingzi’s inherent conservatism and shyness typical of all girls in such emotional exchanges, indicating passivity and embarrassment.

This showed that Ye Qingzi indeed missed him deeply. A warmth filled Chu Mu’s heart.

When filled with love, the mind wasn’t easily influenced by other thoughts; although Chu Mu often desired spontaneous passion with Ye Qingzi, with the rare opportunity this time, he wasn’t in a rush.

There was plenty of time in the evening to take it slow.

“I have something nice for you,” Ye Qingzi said softly, her face blushing.

Coming back to her senses, Ye Qingzi felt perhaps she had been too unrestrained, almost like a needy child.

“I also brought you a surprise,” Chu Mu played with Ye Qingzi’s long hair.

“For you,” Ye Qingzi took out an Immortal Ghost Stone from the Space Ring.

A stream of Immortal Qi spilled out, and the small Immortal Ghost Stone in Ye Qingzi’s palm emitted a thick aura of Immortal Qi, its vast energy moving Chu Mu.

“This is…” Chu Mu was stunned.

“Immortal Ghost Stone, a First-Level Immortal Object, perfectly matches your attributes as the Ghost Dome King,” Ye Qingzi said with a beaming smile.

Ye Qingzi stared at Chu Mu’s face, eager to see his surprised and delighted expression; this satisfaction was enough for her.

However, for some reason, Ye Qingzi saw not only surprise and delight on Chu Mu’s face but also glimpsed another fleeting emotion.

She didn’t know what it was, nor why Chu Mu had that brief, evasive look.

“What’s wrong?” Ye Qingzi asked.

Chu Mu looked at Ye Qingzi but found himself at a loss for words for a long time.

Immortal Object.

The surprise Ye Qingzi gave him was an Immortal Object.

Having traveled the Wupan Continent, Chu Mu knew well how precious such things were!

Although Chu Mu hadn’t witnessed Ye Qingzi’s entire refining process, he could guess she must have spent countless sleepless nights on it, exhausting her mind in repeated failures…

“It’s nothing.” Chu Mu put away his guilt and accepted the Immortal Ghost Stone.

The gift from Ye Qingzi didn’t need any pretense, or even a thank you; such matters were to be kept in the heart.

“Is it just you this time?” Ye Qingzi didn’t ask further; she had already seen what she wanted.

“Oh, I’ll take you to meet someone,” Chu Mu said with a smile.

“Mhm.”

Taking Ye Qingzi from Divine Mountain, they flew towards the courtyards Xu Daofeng had provided for everyone.

The courtyard, with its blue hills and flowing waters, was an elegant residence.

Chu Mu knew Ning Man’er was likely in the backyard playing with the little pets, and since no one else was around, he took Ye Qingzi there.

Ye Qingzi was curious who Chu Mu intended to introduce, but Chu Mu kept it a mystery.

Reaching the backyard, what first caught Ye Qingzi’s eyes was a swath of green bamboo leaves, among which a beautiful, stunning young woman was caring for a group of adorable little pets.

This young woman seemed to sense Chu Mu’s arrival and stood up, running towards them like a white cloud lifting her skirt, her graceful, slender body brimming with youthful vitality!

Ye Qingzi experienced a moment of distraction, unable to fathom the presence of a girl with such a unworldly demeanor.

As the girl drew nearer, the image of a little maid dancing among countless Spirit Butterflies surfaced in Ye Qingzi’s mind, and this young figure gradually merged with the pure beauty in front of her.

“Little Man’er?” Ye Qingzi finally realized, her face a mixture of surprise and delight!

Ye Qingzi’s surprise stemmed from Ning Man’er growing into a beauty that could make even women move their hearts, and her delight came from the fact that Ning Man’er, who had been taken away by the people of Dark Sky Sea World, had actually returned.

“Sister.” Like the little girl she once was, Ning Man’er threw herself into Ye Qingzi’s arms. While laughing, her eyes glistened with a layer of mist, filled with both grievance and joy.

Ye Qingzi had always been concerned about Ning Man’er, after all, she was taken away under her watch. Seeing her return safe and sound, how could she not be overjoyed? In Ye Qingzi’s eyes, Ning Man’er was like a little sister, dearly loved to the utmost.

“See, sister always said that when you grow up, you would surely be nation-destroying and indescribably beautiful. Even I’m getting jealous,” Ye Qingzi still habitual pinched Ning Man’er’s cheek.

“It’s not true, sister is more beautiful,” Ning Man’er said with a blushing face. In truth, Ye Qingzi’s figure was far superior to hers, every movement she made was irresistibly seductive. This restrained charm, mature elegance, and graceful gentleness were something she did not possess.

The two women giggled and joked, their laughter sounding melodious and delightful, like a song lingering by one’s ear.

…

After night fell, everyone returned, including Mu Qingyi and Xu Daofeng who specially rushed over from Divine Mountain.

Ye Qingzi, who could only confide in Mu Qingyi within the Divine Sect owing to their mutual cultivation interests and limited meeting times, was naturally delighted to see so many familiar faces appear in Struggle Capital.

After dinner, some chatted and strolled leisurely, others cultivated or went to sleep.

“This girl, she really has grown up,” Ye Qingzi smiled as she watched Ning Man’er making excuses to return to her room.

Ye Qingzi actually thought Ning Man’er would sleep here, for in the past this little maid always ran over to sleep next to her, causing Chu Mu, who was distressed, to go off to cultivate.

Chu Mu waited for Ning Man’er to leave and closed the door, then he looked at Ye Qingzi with a smile that was not quite a smile.

Ye Qingzi knew what he was thinking, her cheeks flushed red as she recalled her somewhat immodest demeanor that afternoon.

Seeing Ye Qingzi in such a state, Chu Mu’s heart also stirred, he planned to tell her some matters, but he thought it best to handle this more urgent matter first.

…

Although Chu Mu had experiences with various girls, the familiar yet intensely exquisite sensation was something he only shared with Ye Qingzi, confirming her position in his heart.

Her forehead damp with light sweat, a few strands of hair brushing past, cheeks flushed, and her eyes slightly shy, Ye Qingzi’s allure at that moment was for Chu Mu’s eyes only.

The night grew deep, serene enough to hear both their breaths slowly become calm.

Holding the slender beauty tightly in his arms, Chu Mu could no longer keep his words hidden.

“Qingzi, there’s something I need to tell you,” Chu Mu said with a nervous yet serious tone.

“Oh? About what?” Ye Qingzi rarely heard Chu Mu use such a tone. Clever and sensitive, she quickly guessed it had to do with the evasive looks Chu Mu had given during the day.

Hesitantly, Chu Mu finally spoke, “About Princess Jinrou.”

“Oh,” Ye Qingzi fell silent.

Chu Mu didn’t want to keep any secrets from Ye Qingzi, as that would create a barrier between them.

Therefore, Chu Mu honestly explained the situation.

He did not know how to lie, nor did he want to.

Ye Qingzi listened quietly.

After speaking and listening, they both fell into a prolonged silence.

“Qingzi? Say something,” Chu Mu broke the quiet.

Ye Qingzi lifted her face to look at Chu Mu, then lowered her head again, burying it in Chu Mu’s chest, she softly said, “I thought it would be like this…”

Chu Mu was taken aback, Ye Qingzi’s response meant she had guessed it?

“Chu Mu, do you know you talk in your sleep?” Ye Qingzi said softly.

“Sleep talking?” Chu Mu looked puzzled at Ye Qingzi.

“Many times while deeply asleep, I was awakened by your distressed voice,” Ye Qingzi murmured.

“Chu Mu, I’ve always wanted to ask you, in your dreams, do you return to the Immortal City in the Sleeping World, and again and again witness Princess Jinrou die in front of you, as she falls into a pool of blood…”

Ye Qingzi’s words stunned Chu Mu.

That scene at Mysterious Charm Mountain Peak, deeply etched in Chu Mu’s mind:

Black hair dispersed, that last lingering look of reluctance, and the tragically beautiful flow of blood…

She lay in a pool of blood, so beautiful it was suffocating.

…

Well hidden, yet only lamented for her in his dreams.

But in his dreams, in his subconscious, this emotion was painfully clear, almost unbearable!

(Chapter Two delivered.)

(Wanted to say something, but didn’t know what to say. Alas, initially I thought I’d resolve Chu Mu’s affection for Princess Jinrou with a missed connection. But it turns out, what can’t be let go, just can’t be let go, better to accept it.

I admit, this plot reflects personal emotions. I think, in the book, it’s better for them to end up together. Let reality keep the regrets.)(.)

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