"Yes."
"Go and inform the lord quickly."
"Knock, knock, knock..."
The sound of knocking on the door.
Luo Qiu also opened her eyes, with fury in them.
Zhao Shuning said, "Open the door."
Luo Qiu opened the door. The people outside immediately knelt down.
"Greetings to the Saintess."
"What are you here for?"
"Your Highness Saintess, we—"
"Shut up and get back!"
At this moment, Zhao Shuning slowly put on her clothes, half-leaned on the bed, and watched thoughtfully what was happening at the door.
"Saintess, please don't make things difficult for us."
"I just stayed out for one night. What? Do I still need your permission?"
"But—"
"But, you probably forgot your identity as the Saintess, and also what kind of day it is tonight. Luo Qiu, you are the most sacred woman in Loulan. No matter what the reason is, you shouldn't have not come back tonight."
As he was speaking, a man slowly came up from downstairs.
Zhao Shuning didn't need to look to know that it was Mo Yan. After all, in the whole of Loulan, he was the only one who dared to talk to Luo Qiu in such a tone.
"Lord Mo Yan."
"Saintess, I don't need to repeat the importance of tonight, do I?"
"On the first day of next month. I'll definitely go back next month. Lord Mo Yan, just let me indulge myself this once tonight."
Mo Yan smiled, with a lot of ridicule in his tone.
He lifted Luo Qiu's chin.
His eyes were full of mockery.
What a beautiful face. It's a pity that she would never be the one he wanted.
"Do you think you still have a choice now?"
Luo Qiu couldn't say a word. The emotion was stuck in her chest, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.
"I, the leader, really want to know who that person inside is. What kind of person could make you so distracted?"
Zhao Shuning laughed.
Fortunately, it was already night and the room was dark, so Mo Yan couldn't see what was going on inside the room at the moment.
"My lord—"
"Luo Qiu, don't forget your identity. Don't be easily seduced by some down-and-out people with just a few words. With your appearance, those who approach you are just coveting your body."
These words really made people blush.
"I naturally won't forget what I promised the lord. But today, I really have something to do. Please don't stop me, my lord."
"Well then, let me take a look at what kind of person it is that actually makes you go against me like this."
After Mo Yan finished speaking.
Hundreds of pear blossom needles spurted out from his sleeve and shot straight at the dark figure in the room.
"Don't!"
Luo Qiu exclaimed excitedly.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh—"
The sound of countless wind-breaking needles came. Even after the sound disappeared, there was no scream from inside. The figure was still half-leaned on the bed, not moving.
"He's actually a master. Luo Qiu, your taste seems to be good this time."
"Lord Mo Yan, that's enough. This is my business. It has nothing to do with you."
"Has nothing to do with me? This is related to the future fortune of the whole of Loulan, and also to the level of your spiritual power improvement in the future. Luo Qiu, come back with me. For the sake of Loulan and for yourself."
"No!"
Mo Yan grabbed Luo Qiu's hand.
He glanced at the dark figure in the room.
"I'm taking her away."
The dark figure moved.
"I'm talking to you."
After a long time, the figure moved and said, "Do as you like—"
Just these two simple words.
But Mo Yan was suddenly stunned on the spot. He let go of Luo Qiu's hand. His previously angry face was now only filled with shock.
Luo Qiu broke free from the restraint.
"Lord Mo Yan, I'll go back with you. You mustn't make things difficult for her."
Mo Yan glanced at Luo Qiu, then fixed his eyes deeply on the dark figure.
Over the years, when old friends met, it was so cold and calm. She still had that same expression, as if all the things in the world had nothing to do with her. In the end, it was only himself who was heartbroken.
"So it's her. No wonder, no wonder you're willing to give up such an important opportunity just to stay by her side."
"My lord."
"Come here. Take the Saintess back to the main pavilion first. I will definitely come back before the ceremony starts."
"Yes."
Luo Qiu said, "You don't need to get close to me. My lord, as long as you promise me that you won't make things difficult for my elder sister, I will surely go back to the main pavilion with you willingly."
"Okay."
Luo Qiu's action was actually unnecessary.
How could he be willing to make things difficult for her?
The people walked behind Luo Qiu.
"Don't block me. I'll go by myself. If you touch me, I'll definitely cut off your hands."
After saying that.
Luo Qiu tidied up her clothes again.
Then she bowed in the direction of the room and said, "Elder sister, I'll come back to see you."
"Um—"
A soft sound.
But Luo Qiu felt very gratified. She withdrew her hand and followed those people back to the main pavilion of Loulan.
Now there was only Mo Yan left at the door.
Zhao Shuning half-leaned on the bed, not moving. In fact, the golden silkworm gu and the medicine curse in her body had started to react violently. Her chest was extremely stuffy and painful. She didn't have the strength to stand up.
"It's been so long. How have you been?"
"Fine."
"You must have been living a hard life. If you had stayed by my side, everything would still be the same as before."
Zhao Shuning said softly, "Mo Yan, I should rest."
"You're still so heartless. After not seeing each other for these years, you're even reluctant to talk to me for a few words."
"I really wonder if one day when I die, will you still be like this?"
Zhao Shuning smiled faintly.
Mo Yan's words were really ridiculous.
"What are you laughing at?"
Zhao Shuning replied, "Even if I die, you won't."
"What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing. Mo Yan, we're not on the same path. I won't willingly become your pawn, and you won't give up hunting monsters and turn to the right path for me. Don't you think it's ridiculous to say these things to me now?"
Mo Yan: "I knew that no matter when and no matter what I say, our ideas will always be contrary to each other."
"Go. I should rest."
Mo Yan: "I'm sorry to have disturbed you."
"Now, I don't even know how to face that empty room. The furnishings there are still the same as when you left. If you go back, I—"
Zhao Shuning: "Go."
The man smiled bitterly.
He only said one word: "Okay."
He left.
Before leaving, he also closed the door.
At this time, Zhao Shuning spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. She wiped the corner of her mouth with an embroidered handkerchief and took a pill. Then she slowly fell asleep.
She didn't want to care too much.
Luo Qiu had her own path to take. She had said all she needed to say. From now on, no matter what kind of person Luo Qiu would become, it had nothing to do with herself.
And Mo Yan.
He had raised her.
But Zhao Shuning had spent more than ten years and still couldn't change his mind. Opposites don't make for good company. She remembered Mo Yan's kindness to her, but she wouldn't do anything against her will for this "kindness".
The night was getting darker and darker.
But many people in Loulan couldn't fall asleep.