On Yan Ruyu's side, he was discussing with several people how to set up the formation when Zhao Huai arrived. Since Song Zhiyi had no cultivation base, his presence or absence made no difference to this formation.
When Zhao Shuning and Song Zhiyi finished their discussion, Yan Ruyu had also finalized the plan. Seeing Zhao Shuning walking towards him, Yan Ruyu stepped forward and asked with concern, "How was it? What did you talk about?"
"The kid Song Zhiyi had some matters in Haiyou City that he couldn't sort out and needed to ask for my opinion. I once stayed in Haiyou City for a while and am quite familiar with the geographical environment there, so I gave him a little advice."
"You're really dedicated to them."
Zhao Shuning replied with a smile. She didn't know when it started, but she could now lie to Bu Ran without even blushing.
Yan Ruyu said, "I've arranged everything for them. If there are no accidents, in the upcoming fierce battle, it will be very difficult for us to kill Mo Yan. He has over a thousand years of cultivation and is stronger than most of the top experts on this Kyushu Continent. My cultivation has been somewhat damaged, and Zhao Huai's previous body was destroyed, so he's also greatly weakened."
"Bu Ran, what do you mean?" There was worry in Zhao Shuning's eyes.
Yan Ruyu nodded. "At this moment, I don't want to hide it from you. Mo Yan now has the power that the Stone Soul has accumulated over the past thousand years. It will be extremely difficult for us to deal with him. So, Ning'er, if something goes wrong later, you go first."
Zhao Shuning looked up, her eyes filled with disbelief. Bu Ran wanted her to leave first? Had the situation become so serious?
"Bu Ran?"
"Don't worry. What I'm saying now is just the worst - case scenario."
"So, Bu Ran, you're planning to stay and deal with him yourself while letting me sneak away and live a cowardly life?"
"Ning'er, you know that's not what I mean."
"Regardless of whether that's your intention or not, I'm not leaving."
"Ning'er, this is not the time to be willful. You said that at critical moments, you would listen to me. Ning'er, I'm from the Feng family. You don't know much about the Feng family. Even if I die, I'll be fine when I reach the Underworld."
"Feng Bu Ran!" Zhao Shuning suddenly covered her ears and raised her voice. Several people looked at the two of them. Yan Ruyu had no choice but to console her, "Ning'er, I'll be okay."
"Bu Ran." Zhao Shuning hugged Yan Ruyu, and Yan Ruyu also wrapped his arms around her waist. He always felt that Ning'er in his arms seemed to be afraid of something. Her body was trembling slightly.
"Ning'er, are you scared?"
"Bu Ran, I can't lose you again. I can't lose anyone here again. Do you understand?"
"Ning'er, you're overthinking."
"Bu Ran, listen to me first." Yan Ruyu stopped and listened attentively to the person in his arms.
"I, Zhao Shuning, have never been a great person. I'm not like you, who is regarded as the founding ancestor and a 'god' on this Kyushu Continent. Sometimes, I'm extremely selfish. I won't allow others to hurt the people I love. Similarly, I'm afraid of watching the people who love and care about me die in front of my eyes. Bu Ran, although I'm not afraid of death myself, I'm scared for you all when you face death. Can you understand my feelings?"
Yan Ruyu gently pressed Zhao Shuning's head against his chest. He could feel Ning'er's uneasiness. The deaths of Mo Bai and Luo Qiu before had a huge impact on Ning'er. If there were any more accidents at this time, Ning'er might not be able to bear it mentally. Just like Yan Ruyu back then. He had such a steadfast and ice - cold personality for a thousand years, but when Zhao Shuning disappeared out of thin air and there was no trace of her in the world, his blood seemed to stop flowing, and he even turned gray - haired overnight. He had a thousand years of cultivation, yet he was still affected so much. Not to mention Ning'er, who had only lived for nearly a hundred years.
"Ning'er, it'll be okay. Trust me."
"Bu Ran, you trust me too. I won't let anything happen to you either." Zhao Shuning's voice was very soft, but her determination was unmatched by anyone.
Yan Ruyu said, "I naturally trust my Ning'er."
Zhao Shuning left Yan Ruyu's embrace and looked up. Under the moonlight, Bu Ran's face was as inviolable as that of a god. Yes. It was said that Bu Ran's father was the only supreme god in the Nine Heavens. He was the son of a supreme god and could not be desecrated. He should be the lofty moon in the sky. How could he be dragged into this dirty and chaotic mire by her?
Zhao Shuning smiled gently. She stood on tiptoe and, in full view of everyone, gently kissed Yan Ruyu's cheek. Such a wonderful person. Let her be a bit more greedy, possess him one more time, and hug him tightly again.
"Little Ningning, did you call your brother here just for me to watch you two being lovey - dovey?" A very cold voice came from mid - air. Zhao Shuning and Yan Ruyu both looked up. They didn't know when Zhao Huai had arrived above the Eastern Continent's royal palace. The moon was gradually disappearing, and the sky was slowly turning white. Zhao Huai's silver wings with blue light were so huge that they blotted out the sky and the earth. He was dressed in a white robe. He didn't look like the supreme beast that commanded thousands of beasts at all. Instead, he looked more like a banished immortal who had been punished and sent to the mortal world. Although Zhao Huai was not as handsome as Yan Ruyu, there was a natural nobility in his every gesture. He was born to be a king. No matter how down - and - out he was or where he went, his kingly aura never diminished.
"Brother, you're here." Zhao Huai had rushed to the Eastern Continent's royal palace as soon as he heard the bone whistle, fearing that something extremely difficult had happened to little Ningning. He had shortened the two - hour journey by a lot. But he didn't expect that after rushing here so hard, instead of seeing little Ningning's happy expression of greeting him, he saw little Ningning hugging Yan Ruyu and then taking the initiative to kiss him. The usual gentleness on his face when facing little Ningning disappeared at that moment, and his words became much colder.
"Yeah." Zhao Huai's tone was a bit dissatisfied, but it was still not difficult to sense the doting in it. This was just Zhao Huai. When facing Zhao Shuning, no matter how angry he was before, it would all disappear at her call of "brother". He sighed. "I've been here for a while." What could he do with little Ningning? This little girl had been destined to be held in his palm since the moment she was born.
Zhao Shuning walked towards Zhao Huai. Zhao Huai slowly landed. Zhao Shuning stood still and told Zhao Huai everything. Zhao Huai's eyebrows slowly furrowed, and then he looked at Mo Yan inside the protective shield. "When I came here, I felt that there was an extremely powerful force hidden in the Eastern Continent's royal capital, but I didn't expect that this force came from him."
"Brother, can you... help us?" Us? It referred to little Ningning and Yan Ruyu and the others. Zhao Huai wanted to say no. He didn't get involved in other people's business. But when he met little Ningning's pleading eyes, he just couldn't say the words of refusal.
"Okay."