Zhao Xiang looked at She Ning's severe injuries and then at his own recent actions, feeling a sense of guilt towards him.
Zhao Xiang tightened his grip on She Ning's arm and said, "From now on, I will take care of you." He spoke with sincerity.
Zhao Xiang seemed like a different person from just moments ago. She Ning was startled by his sudden warmth and even considered breaking free. However, due to his severe injuries, he abandoned the thought. He offered Zhao Xiang a polite smile.
He truly didn't know what to say to Zhao Xiang.
Mu Anxiao watched them appear to have 'made up', feeling relieved. She looked up at the blue light still floating in mid-air and thought, "There's no change. So where did that demonic energy come from?" With this question in mind, she scanned her surroundings. Finally, ignoring Zhao Xiang and She Ning in front of her, she flew up again.
At the same time, Zhao Xiang and She Ning both looked up at Mu Anxiao. Zhao Xiang said, "There's demonic energy up there." His tone suddenly became serious.
She Ning was confused by this. He then scanned Zhao Xiang from head to toe and said, "Are you sure that demonic energy isn't yours?" As he asked, he leaned his face closer to Zhao Xiang.
Zhao Xiang was genuinely startled by She Ning's reaction. "What are you doing?"
"That demonic energy is yours, isn't it?" She Ning asked uncertainly.
Hearing She Ning's words, Zhao Xiang couldn't help but smile faintly. "If it were mine, she wouldn't have let me down." He said, then looked down at his blood-red hands. "I have a question for you."
She Ning felt Zhao Xiang had a point. He put aside his other thoughts for the moment and fixed his gaze on Zhao Xiang's face. "What is it?"
"Was I particularly hateful and terrifying just now?" Zhao Xiang couldn't recall the situation and wanted to know his state from someone else. This way, he could avoid such things happening again. Because as he knew, he didn't want to be like that.
She Ning looked at Zhao Xiang's words with confusion. "If I'm not mistaken, you don't have amnesia, do you?"
"I didn't say I had amnesia," Zhao Xiang said softly.
She Ning said, "If you don't have amnesia, why are you asking me this?" He didn't know how to answer Zhao Xiang's question, so he decided to ask Zhao Xiang back.
"I'm just curious, I just feel..." Zhao Xiang lowered his eyelids slightly and continued, "I just feel that being like that isn't good."
"It's not just not good, it's very bad," She Ning said casually.
Zhao Xiang looked at She Ning's earnest expression, his eyes shifting slightly. "I don't want to become that person again, so," he said seriously, "please tell me about my actions. Only by knowing this can I control myself."
"Can you control yourself?" She Ning blurted out.
Zhao Xiang's eyes darkened. "I believe I can. Please, tell me."
"Tell you," She Ning said, glancing at Zhao Xiang's sincere expression. He took a deep breath and asked, "You really don't remember?"
"You lost your temper and hit someone. After it was over, could you remember what you said in anger..." Zhao Xiang paused, then continued, "Could you remember what you said to the other person when you were angry?"
However, Zhao Xiang's question stumped She Ning. Looking at him, She Ning hesitated and shook his head.
"You can remember, but not very clearly, right?" Zhao Xiang added.
She Ning nodded.
Zhao Xiang wanted She Ning's reaction. He then smiled and said, "That's how I feel. So, please tell me everything I did just now." He said with a determined gaze, "Thank you."
"..." She Ning sighed.
Zhao Xiang looked at him, puzzled. "What's wrong? Is it difficult for you?"
"Not at all," She Ning said. He looked down at the hand Zhao Xiang was using to support his arm, then thought about Zhao Xiang's sincere apology from not long ago. He smiled and said, "Alright, I'll tell you."
"Go ahead," Zhao Xiang felt a bit apprehensive.
Immediately, She Ning began to recount all of Zhao Xiang's actions.
Above, Mu Anxiao dispersed the red light within the blue light. After collecting the remaining spiritual energy into her hand, she looked around again and muttered, "That demonic energy wasn't Zhao Xiang's." She lowered her gaze. Just as she was about to sense the demonic energy again, a strong wind suddenly blew. Her body stiffened. She quickly turned and shouted, "Get down!" She clenched her fist, preparing to cast a spell.
Below, just as She Ning finished speaking, he heard Mu Anxiao's command. Then, thanks to Zhao Xiang's swift reaction, they both fell to the ground.
The wind rose and fell, lasting only a minute.
Mu Anxiao looked at the veiled woman surrounded by red light and asked coldly, "Who are you?"
"Who am I?" the woman repeated, waving her arm to dispel the red light. "You are Mu Xiao, aren't you?" As she spoke, the corner of her mouth curled up. She then looked down at She Ning and Zhao Xiang, whose bodies were covered by fallen leaves.
Mu Anxiao followed the woman's gaze and looked down. Her nerves tightened. "What do you want? Did Ouyang Ye send you?"
"Who is Ouyang Ye?" the woman countered.
Mu Anxiao had always assumed that any demon appearing during this period would be Ouyang Ye's subordinate. She hadn't expected... Since the woman gave her such a response, she naturally didn't believe her. "You're lying, aren't you?"
"What benefit would I get from lying to you?"
"You..."
"You'd best not set foot in the palace. If you dare to enter," the veiled woman said, narrowing her eyes, "don't blame me for being impolite."
One problem after another. Mu Anxiao was already accustomed to such situations.
Therefore, Mu Anxiao wanted to hear more of the veiled woman's voice. This way, Mu Anxiao could locate her by her voice.
Thinking this, she began to play dumb. "You're from the palace. It seems you know which family's daughter I am."
"Mai Xia is your mother, isn't she?" the veiled woman suddenly said.
Mu Anxiao's body stiffened. She suddenly remembered the promise she had made to Mai Xia. Swallowing, she realized... this woman was indeed not simple. Thinking this, she dared not act rashly. "Who are you?"
"You just need to know that I'm from the palace," the veiled woman said. She suddenly flew in front of Mu Anxiao and then stared intently into Mu Anxiao's eyes. "If you want to ascend peacefully, don't cause trouble." After speaking, she... turned into red light and disappeared in front of Mu Anxiao.
Mu Anxiao was stunned and muttered, "It seems that was her demonic energy just now." She then took a deep breath and descended back to the ground. She looked down at Zhao Xiang and She Ning, who were covered by fallen leaves, and said, "You two, get up."
Hearing this, Zhao Xiang got up first, pulling She Ning up with him. He then looked up at the absent-minded Mu Anxiao and asked, "What's wrong?"