His words fell, and Qingyao blinked her eyes, finding the words strange, as if carrying an unusual aura.
She quickly looked up and saw the man above her with clear eyes and a smile, no different from usual.
Moreover, their current posture was rather awkward, both naked, with a silk gauze draped around their waists, covering their vital parts.
Yet, they were naturally embracing each other. Qingyao hastily struggled to get up. Liu Zun looked at her shy demeanor, so different from her usual self, and so different from her on the battlefield. His throat tightened, but he held back.
Last night had exhausted her. He quickly let go, afraid of sticking together again, and losing control.
"Alright, let's get up. Chi Xia old man is not in the Heavenly Mountain. Niangzi will have to find someone to help you restore your internal energy."
Qingyao bent down to pick up the clothes that had fallen on the floor, and spoke softly, elegantly dressed, and stood on the ground. Seeing that he didn't move, she quickly urged him.
"Hurry and get dressed. Niangzi will go cook some porridge for you."
"Good."
He smiled, watching her walk out. Such days, though peaceful, were warm and free from worldly worries, and would be the most unforgettable in his memory.
As soon as Qingyao left the room, Murong Liu Zun's gaze suddenly darkened, his black pupils flashing with cold light, like a bloodthirsty Asura in the deep night.
"Good, Shangguan Hao, you dare to play such a trick on me. And Xi Men Xin Yue, I actually felt indebted to her before, so I went to see her first, wanting to tell her in advance, to make up for her.
I even prepared to let Prince Nan'an make her his noble consort. I never expected this woman to be so damnable. Perhaps this woman was just a vixen all along, and her delicate pretense concealed her ugliness.
It seems the torment of the past few months was also due to my poor judgment of people, and I can't blame anyone. However, this empire will not let you, Shangguan Hao, act recklessly.
The most important thing right now is how to restore my internal energy. Without external help, if I forcefully restore it, a single mistake will cause a blood imbalance and lead to qi deviation.
I will definitely help him, but there is no one here now. Thinking of Master, Murong Liu Zun narrowed his pupils. His old man had never left for such a long time. Most importantly, even his junior disciple was missing. What was going on?
Murong Liu Zun was frowning in deep thought when Qingyao's clear call sounded in his ears: "Liu Zun, hurry up. It's getting late. We have to go down the mountain after breakfast. I will find someone with profound martial arts to help you."
After she finished speaking, Liu Zun raised a smiling face with full vigor, swiftly dressed, and got out of bed. Soon, a handsome young man appeared.
Qingyao nodded with satisfaction. Now, he was exceptionally handsome, always the one who caught people's eyes. If he didn't speak, how many women's hearts could he attract?
The two of them sat down together to dine. After eating the rice porridge made by Qingyao's own hands, they packed all their belongings, reluctantly left, and headed down the mountain together.
Liu Zun's memory had returned, but he was still attached to Yao'er's tenderness. So, when she didn't notice, he acted the same as before. However, for the use of his internal energy, he had adjusted it appropriately, so it didn't affect himself.
After they descended the mountain, Yu'er and Mo Chou, who were waiting at the foot of the mountain, had been looking forward to it. When they saw the two descending, they seemed even more loving than before, and their expressions were clear.
Everyone thought the Emperor had recovered. Yu'er quickly leaped over and hugged Liu Zun.
"Father Emperor, are you well? That's great."
When Qingyao saw Yu'er's excitement, her eyes dimmed. Prince Nan'an and the others' hearts sank. He slowly said, "Could it be?"
Qingyao nodded, "Chi Xia old man is not in the Heavenly Mountain. I don't know where he is now."
Upon hearing this, everyone became anxious. What should they do now?
Qingyao raised her eyes and scanned the crowd, her gaze distant and clear as she looked into the vastness, speaking with a heavy heart.
"Where can we find someone with powerful martial arts to help Liu Zun restore his internal energy now? Liu Zun's internal energy was originally very high, and it is already difficult to find someone of the same level, let alone someone superior. I fear it is extremely rare in this world."
As soon as Qingyao finished speaking, Bing Xiao, who had been silent all along, slowly said, "Niangniang, perhaps there is one person who can help."
"Who?"
Her words immediately drew everyone's attention. Qingyao looked at her even more urgently, her breathing becoming a little rapid.
Bing Xiao frowned and said, word by word.
"I once heard the Emperor and Shangguan Hao mention it once. It seems to be the Valley Master of Yun Jian Valley, Madam Yao Chi. Legend has it that Madam Yao Chi loved Chi Xia old man very much in her early years. Because she couldn't get his love, she vowed never to leave the valley again and stayed in Yun Jian Valley. It is said that her martial arts are on par with Chi Xia old man's."
After Bing Xiao finished speaking, Qingyao immediately turned to look at Liu Zun beside her. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, she would not let it go. But where was Yun Jian Valley?
"Who knows where Yun Jian Valley is?"
Qingyao looked down, and everyone shook their heads. However, Bing Xiao knew some clues: "It is said to be far from here, perhaps north and south. When Madam Yao Chi couldn't get her love, she hid far away from him."
"Good, then we will head south first and inquire along the way. We must find Yun Jian Valley."
With Qingyao's command, everyone mounted their horses. She and Liu Zun still sat in the carriage, returning the way they came, heading south.
Along the way, they saw many notices, which were actually portraits of Qingyao and Prince Nan'an. They were posted everywhere in streets and alleys. The crimes on the notices were: Empress committed treason, and Prince Nan'an rescued prisoners.
Because of these notices, they dared not stay in the large town anymore. Qingyao disguised herself as a man, and Prince Nan'an also wore a black cloak. The group of them headed south in low profile.
They inquired as they went, and indeed found out about Yun Jian Valley. Yun Jian Valley was actually on the outskirts of Wei City.
Qingyao couldn't help but think of Aunt Su Ge. Auntie seemed to have married someone from Wei City, and her husband was the leader of the martial arts world. However, they didn't have time to visit them.
They walked and stopped. More than a month passed in the blink of an eye. Winter had long passed, and early spring arrived. New buds sprouted on the tender green willow branches, the mountains were covered in tender green, and birds chirped in the forest.
The group stood at the foot of the mountain, looking up at the high mountains. Yun Jian Valley was in these high mountains.
Abandoning the carriage, they climbed the mountain. The warm sun flickered between the branches and leaves, shining brightly.
Liu Zun and Qingyao walked at the front, Mo Chou took care of Yu'er, and the others followed behind, climbing cliffs all the way, which was extremely arduous.
After walking for half a day, a deep abyss suddenly appeared before them, with an iron chain hanging in the middle.
The chain was only as thick as an arm, but people had to walk across it. Only those with high-level lightness skill could cross it. Ordinary people could not get across. The group stood before the abyss, looking at each other, at a loss for what to do.
At this moment, several laughter came from behind. Two maids in silk dresses walked over gracefully, carrying flower baskets. As they passed them, they didn't look at them much, talking to each other as they walked forward.