I wonder what Rong Xun would think if he saw her dressed like this today.
This Saintess' attire was truly unique. One could tell that a great deal of effort had been put into every stitch. It was said to have been handmade by the previous Saintess. No one knew whose measurements it was made for, but it fit her perfectly.
The third and final step of the enthronement ceremony was for the three elders of the Blood Clan to present the Shangxian Knots to the Saintess respectively.
The Shangxian Knots were made from the silk spun by golden silkworms and refined through the Blood Clan's unique and ingenious craftsmanship. Golden silkworms were already rare, let alone these Shangxian Knots.
She walked up to the eldest elder in sequence, extending her slender and fair wrist for him to put on the Shangxian Knot.
Seeing the Shangxian Knot up close, she found it truly extraordinary. It emitted a faint golden glow under the light and was extremely exquisite.
The second elder had a gloomy face and looked impatient. This roused Tang Youyou's desire to play a trick on him. When he was about to put the Shangxian Knot on her, Tang Youyou let her wrist sink, causing him to miss. The old man's face was filled with anger, but she just found it funny.
Not wanting to make things too difficult for him, Tang Youyou still let him put on the Shangxian Knot. The third elder was someone she hadn't seen before. Different from the other two, he wore a silver mask on his face, so his appearance couldn't be seen. His figure didn't look as old as the others; instead, he exuded a youthful aura. She wondered if he had taken some herbs from the outside world that could keep one young forever.
After going through this general process, it was finally over. She took her seat on the Saintess' throne beside her, raising her hand to look at the Shangxian Knot on her wrist. Although she didn't know what it was for, it was still a nice accessory.
The music and dance began. Dancers were singing and performing, and the wizards were casting spells. She found it all boring and listless. So she simply disappeared after staying for a while.
In the room, she took off the heavy and gorgeous dress and changed into ordinary clothes. She called Su Ran over. Just then, the map was completed. The two of them looked at the map, which was really abstract and strange, making it hard to understand.
"This is the stronghold of the Mo Clan. It's in Qiling Villa in Yaoxian Town, Qiantang County. It will take more than two days to get to Yaoxian Town from here. And it's really not easy to find this stronghold. The villa is hidden in the mountains and forests. The terrain here is complex, with numerous mechanisms, and there are also fierce beasts. If you're unlucky enough to meet one, you'll only end up as its meal."
"Su Bai is locked in the water prison in Qiling Villa. This water prison is not easy to approach. Its location is treacherous, and there are layers of guards inside and out. It won't be easy to get in."
Tang Youyou thought that the Mo Clan was really a powerful force. She really wanted to see what kind of person the leader of the Mo Clan was, who had the ability to rule the forces scattered in various countries.
The two of them immediately discussed and decided to set off the next day. After the enthronement ceremony, there were a few days of leisure time for the Saintess to familiarize herself with the affairs of the Blood Clan in advance. During her absence, Su Ran would send someone to pretend to be the Saintess in the room. There was no need to go out unless necessary to avoid suspicion.
The journey that should have taken two days was shortened by half due to their fast riding. When they arrived in Xiaoyao Town, it was already late at night, so they found an inn to stay in.
On this trip, she wondered if Rong Xun would return to the Blood Clan to look for her during this period. If he found out that she was not there... Tang Youyou couldn't help but think that her worry was unnecessary. Rong Xun never wanted to clarify his affairs, so now she didn't need to consider whether Rong Xun would worry about her.
The two of them set out early in the morning and rushed forward, looking for Qiling Villa according to the markings on the map. According to the map, Qiling Villa should be located in a corner on the west side of Yaoxian Town. But when they got to the west side, they didn't find any trace of the villa.
"It seems that there should be some mechanism here." Tang Youyou inspected the area. Although Yaoxian Town was not big, it was quite prosperous. Even at the foot of the remote western suburb mountain, there were bustling markets everywhere. Su Ran walked around but didn't find any trace.
The map showed that Qiling Villa was in a place with mountains and water, but in fact, this place on the map was a bustling market. There was no sign of mountains or water.
Just when the two of them were at a loss, a little boy walked past them. His body was stained with dew and various kinds of flowers and plants. They immediately stopped him and asked.
"Little guy, where did you get these flowers and plants on your body?"
The little boy was shy. Seeing the bearded person in front of him, he was so scared that he couldn't even speak clearly.
Tang Youyou touched her beard. She just dressed more like an ordinary person. Was she that scary?
Su Ran bought a bunch of candied haws and gave it to him, saying softly, "Don't be afraid, little friend. We just think your flowers and plants are beautiful and we also want to pick some. Where did you pick them?"
Only then did the little boy start to speak. From his words, they learned that in the southwest corner, there was a deserted courtyard. In that courtyard, there was a door. If you went in through that door and turned a few corners, you could see a large area of flowers and plants.
The two of them found the deserted courtyard and opened the doors one by one to look for it. Finally, Tang Youyou found that there was a mystery behind the most unremarkable door. When they walked in, sure enough, it was a secret passage.
Su Ran lit a fire fold and led the way in front with the light. Tang Youyou followed closely behind. The two of them walked around many turns and finally saw a wooden door.
The two of them were extremely excited, especially Su Ran. He lifted his foot and was about to open the door when Tang Youyou behind him grabbed him back.
"What's wrong?"
"There are hidden weapons. Be careful."
Before Tang Youyou could finish speaking, a shower of arrows came flying towards them. The two of them drew out their silver swords and dodged while blocking.
"Don't approach rashly. There may be more hidden weapons waiting for us."
Su Ran nodded. He didn't expect that an ordinary wooden door could hide such a mystery. It was really worthy of the Mo Clan.
Tang Youyou picked up a small stone at her feet and threw it at the door. Sure enough, a burst of fireballs spurted out from the walls on both sides. If it had been a person, they would probably have been burned to ashes by now.
"What should we do?"
Tang Youyou thought for a moment. "There must be some hidden mechanism around here. Let's look for it first. Maybe these hidden weapons are because we haven't found the mechanism."
The two of them groped around everywhere, but they didn't find any mechanism for a long time. Could it be that there wasn't one? Tang Youyou thought there should be one. Otherwise, how could the little boy have come out unharmed after picking the flowers? The little boy didn't mention any hidden weapons either. It should be that he accidentally triggered the mechanism, so he wasn't attacked by the hidden weapons.
"Accidentally triggered?" Tang Youyou's mind was spinning wildly. If it was the little boy coming in, he didn't have anything to light the way, so he must have walked close to the wall. The mechanism should be at the wall root!
At Tang Youyou's suggestion, the two of them returned to the starting point. Each of them walked on one side, and this time they both walked close to the wall root.
When they were almost at the end, Tang Youyou suddenly felt something under her foot. She was worried that it was another hidden weapon or something, so she quickly called Su Ran over to check.