Chapter 790 - 444: Want to try running?

Chen Xuan stepped out of the space and then instantly arrived in the hall of the backyard.

"It’s so late. I’ve let them go back to their rooms to rest."

Ning Xin said with a smile as she stood up.

"Mm! Next time, I will return earlier as your husband."

Chen Xuan came to her side, pulling her to sit down together.

He saw that under each dish on the table, there was a small stove.

"You’ve been thoughtful."

Chen Xuan softly expressed his gratitude, feeling warm inside.

Coming home late, having his woman waiting for him with a table of hot dishes—what could feel better than this?

"We’re already an old married couple, no need to thank, let’s have a drink!"

Ning Xin picked up the wine jug, poured a full glass, and handed it over.

After Chen Xuan took it, he asked, "How about you accompany your husband for a drink today?"

"Then... okay!"

Since he suggested it, Ning Xin naturally wouldn’t spoil his mood.

She then poured herself a glass as well.

"Husband!"

"Wife!"

The two raised their glasses at the same time, "Clink!"

The small cyan jade wine glass made a pleasant ringing sound as they looked at each other, both smiling, and then drank it all!

"The wine tastes exceptionally good today!"

Chen Xuan put down the glass, looking at her tenderly.

"Really?"

"But there’s a somewhat different scent on someone tonight?"

Ning Xin looked at him with a playful expression.

Of course, she was just saying it. She had no objection to Chen Xuan finding other women, in fact, she wanted him to find more.

With more women, naturally, there would be more children.

The Chen Family would then flourish even more.

That’s what she wanted to see, and it was what she should be doing.

"Jealous?"

Chen Xuan asked with a smile.

"No, but I’m quite curious why you didn’t bring her back!"

Based on her understanding, he was not someone who would shirk responsibility after an encounter, so why didn’t he bring her back?

"She stayed at Prince Xuan’s Mansion, and she isn’t a good person. Today, your husband almost got caught in a trap."

"Ah....."

"What exactly..."

"You’ll know in a while, pour the wine!"

Ning Xin looked at him suspiciously, not knowing what he was up to.

But knowing his character well, she didn’t ask more and just poured him more wine.

"That’s more like it!"

Chen Xuan smiled, pinched her cheek lightly, and started drinking.

It’s not that he didn’t want to say, but indeed Yao’Er is special. Even if her soul seed fully matures, he wouldn’t necessarily bring her here.

This place, after all, is his biggest secret.

Only those completely loyal to him have the right to come to the Ten Thousand People Mountain Range.

....

A few days later.

At the Imperial Capital Shadow Guard Headquarters.

"So Yao’Er has taken control of Shi Jian and has entered Prince Xuan’s Mansion now."

Wood Shadow asked softly.

"That’s what Lord Yao said before leaving."

Wanyu slightly lowered his head, not daring to meet her gaze.

Wood Shadow was naturally cold; in front of her, it felt like even spiritual power was faintly frozen.

Compared to Yao’Er, Wanyu feared Wood Shadow more.

This is true for almost the entire Shadow Guard.

"Then let it be. Yao’Er being there is fine; your presence would risk exposure."

"You may go now."

Wood Shadow waved her hand.

"Yes!"

Wanyu nodded slightly, and then strode out of there, only relaxing after walking a thousand meters away.

"The pressure in front of Lord Mu is getting larger."

Thinking this, his pace quickened further.

In the hall, Wood Shadow sat quietly, her gaze fixed on the ground, maintaining this posture for a long time since Wanyu left.

"Should I catch you with dirt on you, no one will save you!"

Suddenly, Wood Shadow muttered to herself, her voice not loud, yet in that instant, the entire hall was covered in a layer of frost.

Liu Sheng was someone she couldn’t touch, nor did she dare to.

But a mere ruler of a single mansion was not worthy of her attention.

...

In the Imperial Palace.

General Long conveyed the recent information he obtained to Qin Ying in the Qin Emperor Sacred Land.

Of course, most of it was about Chen Xuan.

"Yao’Er also left the Imperial City?"

"Yes, Your Highness, I suspect she might have gone to Moran City."

General Long replied softly.

This timing, with Yao’Er closing in seclusion and inexplicably emerging from it, led him to this suspicion.

Given Yao’Er’s abilities, which he knew well, in the Great Yu, besides Chen Xuan’s location, he couldn’t think of another place that was worthwhile for her to act upon.

"Should we give Prince Xuan a heads-up?"

General Long tentatively asked.

"Yes, do remind him, just in case, and also inform him in detail about Yao’Er’s situation."

"Be sure to have him pay attention."

Qin Ying carefully instructed General Long.

...

In the Ten Thousand People Mountain Range, inside the study.

"Turns out this woman is so formidable, no wonder I almost fell for it."

Just then, General Long sent a message to him.

This Yao’Er’s spirit cultivation talent was so strong, second only to the Young Hall Master of the Star Hall.

If not for suppressing her realm for this burial ground mission, she would have advanced long ago.

Moreover, her identity is said to be the granddaughter of the National Preceptor’s friend, entrusted to him before death. Because of this identity, the National Preceptor spoiled her so much, even refining an illusory rule into her eyes.

General Long warned him not to harm her, otherwise... it would lead to a colossal trouble.

And his tone was very serious.

"Damn, lucky I didn’t do such a thing."

If Yao’Er hadn’t cooperated with him to plant the soul seed, it’s really hard to say if he would have gone that far.

If he had done it... that would have been a huge scandal.

The old National Preceptor might have skinned him alive!

Thinking about this... he shuddered... and felt afraid.

"But if it’s just planting the soul seed... there shouldn’t be a big problem, right?"