Luo Qiu's gaze towards Liu Yuan was anything but joking.
Liu Yuan was momentarily stunned by that look. She quickly got up and left the Loulan Pavilion without even daring to say a word.
Watching Liu Yuan scurry away, Luo Qiu felt an overwhelming sense of desolation.
In this world, there had never been many people who could truly trust her and see through her. Liu Yuan was no exception.
"You're really heartless." It was Mo Yan.
He had said he was leaving, but it seemed he had stayed in the shadows, observing Luo Qiu's actions.
"However, seeing your performance like this, I'm a bit more relieved. Loulan doesn't need a soft - hearted saintess."
Luo Qiu didn't say a word. She walked straight towards the courtyard gate.
"You've been tired for many days. Why don't you take a good rest?"
"Lord Mo Yan, I'd like to take a walk alone. Don't look for me."
"Alright."
Mo Yan granted Luo Qiu's wish. He just sent some mysterious guards to follow her at a distance without disturbing her.
Luo Qiu's current strength was still insufficient. If something happened to her outside, the great cause of Loulan would be affected.
Luo Qiu walked alone on the long street. Under the moonlight, her shadow was stretched long.
Looking at the cold moonlight, Luo Qiu stretched out her hand. Through her fingers, she gazed at the bright moon hanging high in the sky.
The moon was so high and untouchable. If she wanted to be on par with it, she would surely have to pay and sacrifice much more than ordinary people.
"Sister, I'll come to see you in a while."
Luo Qiu lowered her hand. She took a deep breath and then said to the empty street behind her, "Don't follow me anymore. I'm going back. You should also rest early."
Many things would yield results only after hard work.
Luo Qiu returned to the courtyard and went straight to find Mo Yan. To Mo Yan's surprise, she stretched out her right hand.
"What?"
"Lord Mo Yan, I need the Yuan Dan I hunted in the past few days. Please give them to me now."
"Can your body take it?"
"I can."
If she couldn't even bear this pain, how could she be worthy of standing in front of her sister?
The woman's face was firm. Mo Yan knew that her mindset had completely changed. If she continued to grow like this, Luo Qiu would surely become a great asset to Loulan in the future. He might even have to look up to her from the sidelines.
"Lord Mo Yan?"
"Alright, I'll give them to you."
Mo Yan handed the dozens of Yuan Dan to Luo Qiu and then said, "Don't push yourself too hard. Be careful not to go astray in your cultivation."
"Lord Mo Yan."
Luo Qiu took the Yuan Dan and said, "I have no other choice, do I?"
She, Luo Qiu, had no one to rely on. Just as her sister had said, relying on others was unreliable. Only by becoming strong herself could she have options.
Zhao Shuning suddenly felt a sharp pain in her heart. She covered her chest, but the stabbing pain didn't disappear. Instead, it became more intense.
"Little girl, what's wrong with you?"
"I'm fine."
Zhao Shuning lowered her hand and forced a smile on her face.
Could it be the after - effect of the two serious injuries she suffered in Cangwu Country? It had been several months, but her head still often felt dizzy.
"Are you really okay?"
"Really. I have the Red Lotus to protect me. I'll be fine."
"That's good."
Ye Feng left. After walking a few steps, he turned back and asked, "Are you really okay?"
Zhao Shuning nodded. She placed her hand on her heart again. It felt much better.
"Grandpa."
Zhao Shuning called out to Ye Feng.
Ye Feng quickly asked, "What's the matter?"
"Will mother and the others come to your birthday banquet this time?"
Ye Feng's expression changed.
"Grandpa, can mother and the others come?"
"Little girl, you don't need to worry about these things."
"Grandpa, mother is not in good health."
"What's wrong with her?"
Look, he still cared about mother. He just had a thin skin and was too embarrassed to admit it.
Seeing the victorious smile on Zhao Shuning's face, Ye Feng realized, "You tricked me?"
"Grandpa, I didn't trick you. But really, aren't you going to see mother? So many years have passed. How can a big man like you be so narrow - minded? Why haven't you let it go yet?"
Ye Feng felt a bit embarrassed. He mumbled, "You don't know. Back then, when your mother and I broke off our relationship, it was a big deal. The whole martial arts world knew about it. For that guy, she even wanted to sever the father - daughter relationship with me. This was her own choice."
"A loving parent's heart is endless. I don't believe that you haven't regretted your decision these years, unless mother is not your real daughter."
"Nonsense. Yan'er, you're always talking nonsense. When your mother was born, she was only a little bigger than my palm. Just look at her nose and eyes, and you'll know she's my real daughter. Your ability to make up stories is really poor."
"Old man, look. I just said a few words about mother and questioned your relationship, and you got anxious. I knew you've been worried about mother all these years. Why don't you admit it, Grandpa? We should cherish the people close to us while they're still alive. Don't wait until we lose them to regret it."
Just like brother. Whenever Zhao Shuning thought of Zhao Huai now, a suffocating pain would hit her chest.
"Little girl, you seem to have a deep understanding when you say this."
"Anyway, I'll be the peace - maker today. Grandpa, if the relationship between you and mother continues to be so tense, it won't do any good for either of you."
Ye Feng mumbled, "Even if I want to see your mother, she may not come."
"Don't worry about this. A few days ago, I wrote a letter back. I believe mother will arrive at Qianji Sha soon."
"Good girl, you're acting first and asking for permission later."
"There's no other way. Mother said Qianji Sha had moved several times and she couldn't find it. If I didn't tell her the location, I'm afraid you'd be disappointed in the end."
Zhao Shuning didn't believe that Ye Feng didn't want Ye Qingluan to come.
"Alright, alright. Do as you like, do as you like—"
Ye Feng was in a great mood. There were more smiles on his face.
Looking at Ye Feng's departing back, Zhao Shuning seemed to see the figure of Old Zhao in her eyes.
Grandpa and grandpa - in - law. Their social statuses were worlds apart. So now, Ye Feng still looked very young. Although he was old, his body was still strong, and his face was as youthful as a teenager's.
But grandpa. The injuries he suffered when dealing with the Red - Flame Scorpion had made his back no longer straight. After all these years, she wondered if his condition had improved.
Also, what about the scene she saw in the Xuantian Realm before? What those two little boys said, was it true?
Was Mo Bai really the murderer who killed her brother?