All the way, Mo Bai seemed a bit absent - minded.
Zhao Shuning noticed Mo Bai's preoccupied look but didn't expose him. Over the years, she understood that everyone had a secret hidden in their hearts.
Just like herself, she didn't like anyone asking about Zhao Huai. Whenever she thought of her lost relative, her heart would be filled with unbearable pain.
Take her master for example. Although Zhao Shuning was extremely curious about the story between him and Luo Qiu back then, she wondered what kind of extraordinary woman could become the indelible white moonlight in her master's heart. What on earth was his first female disciple like?
However, Yan Ruyu had never mentioned anything about Luo Qiu to Zhao Shuning. Zhao Shuning knew it was her master's secret, so she shouldn't ask.
So now, although Zhao Shuning knew that Mo Bai might be hiding something from her, since he didn't say, she wouldn't ask either.
They walked together for a long time.
When they reached the foot of Qingyun Peak, Mo Bai looked up. Qingyun Peak stood among the white clouds, looking mysterious.
Was this Ningning's master, the Emperor Master Yan Ruyu?
Zhao Shuning looked back.
She quickly said, "Mo Bai, what are you standing there for? Let's go."
Mo Bai felt nervous.
He took a step forward, but his feet couldn't help trembling.
Zhao Shuning looked at him curiously.
Mo Bai lowered his head.
"Mo Bai, what's wrong with you?"
"Ningning—"
Mo Bai's voice was a bit hoarse, sounding very deep and suppressed.
"Hmm?"
Mo Bai looked up into Zhao Shuning's eyes. In her eyes, there was only trust and doubt, nothing else.
"Mo Bai, what on earth is it?"
Looking at Zhao Shuning's concerned eyes, Mo Bai said in a low voice, "It's nothing. I just want to ask you a question."
"What question? Just say it. Being so hesitant is not like your character."
Mo Bai forced a smile.
"Ningning, you are my best friend in this world."
After a pause, Mo Bai added, "You may think I'm being a bit overly emotional when I say this now, but it's the most genuine thought in my heart."
Zhao Shuning gave a charming smile.
That look was really eye - catching.
"Mo Bai, what are you thinking about randomly?"
Zhao Shuning reached out her hand, wanting to stroke Mo Bai's hair as she used to.
But Mo Bai suddenly grabbed her hand.
"Ningning, you must remember that I, Mo Bai, will never do anything to let you down in my whole life. If I really do something that hurts you, it will be without my knowledge. Don't blame me, okay?"
Zhao Shuning frowned, even more confused.
After not seeing each other for so many years, why did she feel that Mo Bai seemed to have completely changed?
Was he still the kind - hearted and innocent little fool who used to follow behind her? Why did his eyes now make Zhao Shuning a bit scared?
Before Zhao Shuning could answer.
Mo Bai felt a tightness in his wrist. His eyes instantly turned a bit scarlet.
There was a blood - thirsty and dangerous aura in his eyes.
"Just talk. Why are you holding hands?"
Before Mo Bai could release his aura, it was completely suppressed by the person opposite.
He looked at Zhao Shuning and then at the man in green clothes with black hair behind him. His heart skipped a beat.
Mo Bai recognized him.
It was the Millennium Emperor Master Yan Ruyu.
"Master, why did you come down?"
Yan Ruyu felt a bit uncomfortable. He looked at Zhao Shuning and said softly, "You come here, but why did you bring him here?"
Zhao Shuning quickly explained.
"Master, he is Mo Bai. You met him before, at the competition held by the Xie family in Huainan. Do you remember? Mo Bai is a kind - hearted person with no other ulterior motives. Can I bring him here?"
A kind - hearted person?
Yan Ruyu looked at Mo Bai.
Mo Bai lowered his head.
It wasn't that he was afraid of Yan Ruyu.
He just didn't want to make things difficult for Ningning because of himself.
Yan Ruyu's eyes were sharp, as if he wanted to see through Mo Bai.
Mo Bai felt that under the gaze of this man in green clothes, he could hardly breathe. Since his cultivation had suddenly soared and he had become the Ghost Lord, this was the first time he had such a feeling.
Sure enough, the aura of the Millennium Emperor Master was very different from ordinary people.
Finally, Yan Ruyu shifted his gaze.
Mo Bai let out a sigh of relief.
Seeing this, Zhao Shuning quickly stepped forward and grabbed Yan Ruyu's arm, saying, "Master, let's go up, okay?"
Yan Ruyu didn't say a word and walked forward.
Zhao Shuning turned back to tell Mo Bai to hurry up and then immediately ran towards Yan Ruyu.
Looking at the backs of the two people in front chatting and laughing, Mo Bai felt very uncomfortable.
He clenched his hands tightly, and the veins on them were about to bulge.
"Mo Bai, hurry up and follow."
Zhao Shuning called out from afar.
Mo Bai quickly let go of his fists and replied, "Okay."
When they reached the cave on Qingyun Peak, Mo Bai was arranged by Yan Ruyu to go down the mountain with Ting Bai and Mu Wan to collect some spiritual herbs in the mountain stream.
Although he was reluctant, since Ningning had also spoken, Mo Bai had to follow the chattering Ting Bai down the mountain sullenly.
In the cave, only Yan Ruyu and Zhao Shuning were left.
Seeing that there was no one around.
Zhao Shuning threw herself into Yan Ruyu's arms.
"Master, are you angry?"
"I'm not angry. But, little Ning'er, it's better for you to keep a distance from that Mo Bai. There is a dangerous aura about him."
Zhao Shuning nodded and said, "Master, are you being biased against Mo Bai because you're jealous?"
Yan Ruyu frowned.
He didn't like it when little Ning'er took sides with others.
Seeing this, Zhao Shuning quickly reached out her hand to smooth out Yan Ruyu's frowning brows and said softly, "Master, I'm just joking. I will definitely remember what you said completely."
Yan Ruyu showed a smile.
"Little Ning'er, did you come back this time because you're not feeling well?"
Zhao Shuning shook her head and then said, "It's just that I encountered many strange things in Youzhou. I couldn't figure them out, so I thought I'd come and discuss them with you, Master."
Yan Ruyu led Zhao Shuning to sit down.
Then he listened to Zhao Shuning telling in detail what had happened in Youzhou.
By now, she was basically sure that the events back then must be related to Xia Wanning.
What puzzled Zhao Shuning was that even if Xia Wanning was extremely powerful, it was absolutely impossible for her to stir up such a big storm by herself.
Also, the words Yuan Xin had said before going crazy.
It made Zhao Shuning completely confused.
Zhao Shuning told Yan Ruyu all those words one by one, but she forgot a detail.
That was the special name Yuan Xin had given to the Soul - Condensing Pearl on her hand - the Soul - Transferring Pearl Chain.
It was precisely because of this detail that Zhao Shuning's fate was completely swapped with another person.